Psychology (PhD Program)

Program Overview

The PhD in Psychology at UNBC emphasizes health and human psychology, providing a comprehensive research-focused program. Students develop advanced knowledge in psychology, research methods, and specialized areas through core and elective courses. The program culminates in a dissertation, preparing graduates for careers as scholars and researchers in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Psychology at UNBC offers a comprehensive and research-focused program encompassing a broad range of substantive and methodological areas of Psychology, with a particular emphasis on health and human psychology. The program aims to develop scholars and researchers who can contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in psychology through research and possess an advanced understanding of the psychological sciences, including comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theory and evidence in Psychology and a high level of methodological expertise.

Outline:

Core Courses:

• PSYC 800-3: Graduate Seminar (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 860-(3-6): Research Practicum (3-6 credit hours)

Elective Courses:

Students must select two courses from the following:

• PSYC 810-3: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 815-3: Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 820-3: Health Psychology (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 825-3: Cognitive Neuropsychological Assessment (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 826-3: Personality Assessment (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 830-3: Psychological Interventions (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 835-3: Cognition and Learning (3 credit hours)
• PSYC 845-3: Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)

Doctoral Candidacy Examination:

Students typically take the Doctoral candidacy examination by the end of their first year in the program (or 12 credit hours for part-time students). The examination is tailored to ensure each student is adequately prepared to begin work on the PhD dissertation.

PhD Dissertation (PSYC 890-12):