The Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in psychology. It is ranked as the No.1 clinical psychology program in North America by the Social Psychology Network. The programs educate students through academic coursework, research opportunities and clinical experiences. Those in the undergraduate programs learn about personality, human development, social environment, cognition and perception, and neuropsychology. Students in the graduate program focus on areas involving cognitive and brain sciences, experimental neuropsychology, lifespan development and social psychology.
The University of Waterloo offers a master's and doctoral degree program in psychology. It is ranked No. 2 in Canada and No. 3 in North America by the Social Psychology Network. The master's degree program requires that students complete a variety of courses in psychology, along with a master's thesis. Both graduate programs cover topics involving cognitive behavior therapy, child psychotherapy, structural neuroanatomy, and observation and interviewing assessment. Students enrolled in the docorate program are able to focus on areas of interest that may involve prospective careers. Thesis topics may include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, quantitative methods and cognitive neuroscience.
Students enrolled at Concordia University have the option of enrolling in a master's degree or doctorate program in psychology. Initially, students enrolled at the university complete the master's degree program, where they focus on research or clinical training. Students in both programs must complete a thesis. An opportunity is available for students to continue their education in a doctoral program and gain advanced training in research and clinical psychology.
Concordia's psychology program is ranked No. 3 in Canada and tied for No. 6 in North America by the Social Psychology Network.
Master's and doctoral degree programs are available at the University of British Columbia. Specialized areas in both programs include clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, health, quantitative methods and social psychology. The master's degree program requires students to complete academic coursework, along with a thesis. In addition to coursework and research, the doctoral program requires that students complete a one year internship in a professional setting. This offers students an opportunity to learn and gain experience under the supervision of a professional in the field.
The university's psychology program is ranked No. 4 in Canada and is considered No. 8 in North America by the Social Psychology Network.