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Calendar Year
Term
Course #
Course Title
2024
F
gs/psyc 6020A
Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology (A)
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): C. Green
2025
W
gs/psyc 6030M
Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Contemporary Psychology (B)
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): T. Teo
2024
F
gs/psyc 6060A
History Of Psychological Practice
Mesmerism, Phrenology and their Influences on Twentieth Century Psychology and Psychotherapy. Advanced History and Theory of Psychology: History of Psychological Practice. An advanced seminar devoted to the historical origins and development, with particular emphasis on the social contexts, of major psychological practices such as introspection, experimentation, psychological testing and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: GS/PSYC 6020 6.00.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): D. Brown Jr
2024
F
gs/psyc 6063A
Mental Health: History, Culture, and Critique
This course examines the experience of mental health from a historical and cultural perspective. It focuses on how understandings of mental health vary across time and place, looking at changes to the theories about its etiology alongside alterations to the arrangements of institutionalization, management, and care
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): M. Pettit
2025
W
gs/psyc 6063M
Mental Health: History, Culture, and Critique
This course examines the experience of mental health from a historical and cultural perspective. It focuses on how understandings of mental health vary across time and place, looking at changes to the theories about its etiology alongside alterations to the arrangements of institutionalization, management, and care
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): A. Rutherford
2025
W
gs/psyc 6066M
Critical Methods in and for Psychological Research
This course examines the use of critical, visual, and participatory methods in psychological research. It focuses on how selection of research method can be understood as a political choice in the production of psychological research and knowledge-making claims. The course will address the epistemological and ontological assumptions inherent in the choices researchers make toward the development and conduct of research.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): D. Brown Jr
2024
F
gs/psyc 6120A
Strategies for Data Management and Data Cleaning
This course will cover the essential steps that precede quantitative data collection and the proper handling of data prior to the central statistical analysis designed to test research hypotheses. Issues related to sampling, data management, visualizing and cleaning data, and preparing data for analysis will be covered. Assignments will focus on developing hands-on practical skills relevant to practicing researchers.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): R. Mar
2024
F
gs/psyc 6131A
Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance
The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with the basic tools for analyzing data from univariate designs with categorical predictors. The course material will focus on simple and complex Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) models.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Ghumman, D. Flora
2024
F
gs/psyc 6131B
Univariate Analysis I: Analysis of Variance
The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with the basic tools for analyzing data from univariate designs with categorical predictors. The course material will focus on simple and complex Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) models.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Ghumman, R. Cribbie
2025
W
gs/psyc 6132M
Univariate Analysis II: Regression
The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with the basic tools for analyzing data using regression models. The course will focus on the general linear model, encompassing multiple regression and ANOVA, thereby allowing any combination of continuous and categorical predictors. Time permitting, generalized linear models for categorical outcomes (e.g., logistic regression) may also be considered.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): X. Zhang
2025
W
gs/psyc 6132N
Univariate Analysis II: Regression
The primary aim of this course is to provide the student with the basic tools for analyzing data using regression models. The course will focus on the general linear model, encompassing multiple regression and ANOVA, thereby allowing any combination of continuous and categorical predictors. Time permitting, generalized linear models for categorical outcomes (e.g., logistic regression) may also be considered.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): D. Flora
2025
W
gs/psyc 6135M
Psychology of Data Visualization
This course is designed as a lecture/seminar dealing with data visualization from a largely psychological perspective.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): M. Friendly
2025
W
gs/psyc 6150M
Experimental Research Methods in Social-Personality Psychology
This seminar course reviews research methods geared toward testing causal (experimental) relations associated with Social and Personality Psychology.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): J. Cheng
2024
F
gs/psyc 6160A
Multilevel Modeling
Introduces student to hierarchical versions of linear and logistic regression.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): D. Flora
2024
F
gs/psyc 6171A
The Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
The focus of this graduate seminar is on psychological theories and research in the domain of interpersonal relationships. The course explores questions such as, what informs our choice of relationship partners? What predicts satisfaction and stability in romantic relationships? Who has more successful relationships? How do partners influence each other in relationships? What is the role of sexuality in relationships? And how do we study dyadic relationships? These and other questions are examined from a variety of theoretical perspectives with the goal of better understanding interpersonal relationships throughout the lifespan.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): A. Muise
2025
W
gs/psyc 6180M
Psychometric Methods
This course will expand on the psychological measurement topics covered in undergraduate psychological testing and measurement courses. Prerequisite: GS/PSYC 6130 3.00 or an equivalent statistics course covering ANOVA and regression.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): M. Barranti
2025
W
gs/psyc 6235M
Brain Mechanisms of Movement in Health and Disease
This course reviews fundamental concepts in motor control, and surveys the role of different cerebral cortical areas in controlling voluntary movements. Data from experimental and patient studies are used to illustrate the motor function of different brain regions.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): L. Sergio
2024
F
gs/psyc 6240A
Technology's role in healthy aging
Explore the relationship between technology, aging, and psychology, emphasizing the relevance of how different technology can address older adults (OA) health needs by fostering inclusion and promoting access for OA. Examine factors that can impact technology use among OA, including cognitive aging, social isolation/loneliness, and the challenges and opportunities associated with emerging technologies' impact on quality of life.
Instructional Format: ONLN
Instructor(s): S. Murtha
2025
W
gs/psyc 6253M
Fundamentals of Neuroscience II: Circuits, Systems and Behaviour
This course focuses on a systems approach to specialized circuits within the central nervous system that determine sensory, motor and cognitive systems. Permission of the Instructors is required to enrol in the course.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Ruttle
2024
F
gs/psyc 6257A
Fundamentals of Neuroscience I: Structures, Neurons and Synapses
This course will focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, functional neuroanatomy, and the neurophysiology of movement. Prerequisites: undergraduate course in neuroscience or equivalent or by permission of course director
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): D. Crawford
2024
F
gs/psyc 6273A
Computer Programming for Experimental Psychology
This graduate course covers computer programming methods that are useful for running experiments and analyzing data in experimental psychology. Students will learn a general-purpose programming language such as MATLAB or Python. Topics include basic programming methods and data structures, data files, curve fitting, device calibration, data visualization, statistical tests, model simulations, and interfacing to external devices.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): R. Murray
2024
F
gs/psyc 6277A
Shaping Action: The Role of Sensory Informaion in Motor Learning
This course provides an in-depth look at how the motor control systems of the brain shape themselves through learning using sensory feedback.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): D. Henriques
2025
W
gs/psyc 6315M
Principles of Human Perception and Performance in Human-Computer Interactions/Same as Computer Science 6326 3.0
This course considers the role of human perception in human-computer interaction particularly computer generated graphics/sound and immersive virtual reality. Fundamental findings from sensory physiology and perceptual psychophysics are presented in the context of interface and display design.
Instructional Format: LECT
2024
F
gs/psyc 6400A
Contemporary Issues in Personality and Social Psychology
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Muise
2025
W
gs/psyc 6421M
Foundations of Clinical Psychology: Biopsychosocial formulations
This course provides a biopsychosocial perspective on severe forms of mental illness and cognitive impairment including schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, dementia, and other disturbances of brain and behaviour. Consideration will be given to biological and environmental contributions to etiology, prevention and treatment and to the sociocultural and cross-cultural contexts of these disorders. The role of psychologists as scientist-clinicians in advancing understanding and intervention options for serious mental illness is highlighted.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Goldberg
2024
F
gs/psyc 6422A
Foundations of Clinical Psychology: Psychopathology and Personality
This course is an introduction to a knowledge base underlying the theory and practice of clinical psychology, with an emphasis on theories of the self (e.g., cognitive, psychodynamic, developmental) and how personality contributes to psychopathology. It comprises an integrative and critical review of theory and research on mental disorders, including depressive, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, substance, trauma and stress-related, and eating disorders.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Goldberg, S. Fitzpatrick
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6430A
Clinical Practicum I
Instructional Format: PRAC
Instructor(s): H. Westra, T. Boritz
2024
F
gs/psyc 6431A
Cognitive Assessment
This course covers the theoretical foundations of cognitive assessment and related psychometric and scale development concepts. There is a practical component that centres on test administration, scoring, interpretation, and clinical report writing. Clinical and professional issues surrounding cognitive assessment will be discussed throughout the course.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Waisman, S. Lemire-Rodger
2025
W
gs/psyc 6432M
Personality Assessment
This course covers psychometric and theoretical foundations and applied aspects of personality assessment. Tests commonly used in clinical practice are examined at a theoretical and practical level with emphasis on procedures of test score interpretation, profile analysis, and report writing. Clinical and professional issues surrounding personality assessment are discussed throughout the course.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Mills
2024
F
gs/psyc 6436A
Evidence Based Principles of Psychotherapy
This course is informed by a common factors framework and provides students with grounding in fundamental principles of psychotherapy. These include a framework for viewing all forms of psychotherapy, and consideration of the therapeutic alliance and alliance ruptures, empathy, awareness & experiencing, emotion and emotion regulation, and client & therapist factors known to influence psychotherapy process and outcomes. In addition, the course will cover case formulation, issues regarding empirically supported treatments, and the three major specific models of psychotherapy: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centred or person-experiential.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): L. Shapira
2025
W
gs/psyc 6437M
Approaches to Psychotherapy: Advanced Study
Provides students with advanced and intensive study of major models of psychotherapy, from traditional to contemporary. Models include psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centred or person-experiential, but also contemporary models including emotion-focused therapy, post-modern approaches and narrative processes, motivational interviewing, mindfulness & acceptance-based approaches. In addition, other modalities of therapy are considered including group therapy, systems approaches, and couples therapy. While each model is considered individually, psychotherapy integration will also be discussed and considered throughout the course.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): L. Shapira
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6440A
Clinical Practicum II
In this course, students are given practical training in psychodiagnosis and in advanced approaches to psychological intervention. The training is mediated through demonstration, role playing, and supervised management of a small number of clinical cases. Prerequisites: Psychology 6420.06, Psychology 6430.06, Psychology 6435.06 and Psychology 6430P.06.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6441A
Psychodiagnostics
This course covers the theoretical foundations, psychometric knowledge, and practical skills required to conduct a comprehensive psychological assessment. Students learn about the psychometric basis for core foundational psychological tests, practice test administration, and learn to interpret and integrate test scores with clinical history and observations. Students conduct a real-life assessment together with classmates.
Instructional Format: PRAC
Instructor(s): A. Rodrigo, J. Goldberg
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6445A
Advanced Psychological Intervention as a practicum
Provides advanced training in theory of intervention. Specific methods of active psychotherapeutic intervention and research evidence on their impact will be covered. This course includes more broad ranging rehabilitation and systems approaches to intervention. Prerequisites: GS/PSYC 6420 6.00, GS/PSYC 6430P 6.00, GS/PSYC 6435 6.00.
Instructional Format: PRAC
Instructor(s): J. Eastwood, J. Mills, K. Fergus
2025
W
gs/psyc 6450M
Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment
Clinical Neuropsychology. This course addresses a number of topics in the practice of clinical neuropsychology. Data derived from various sources including clinical interviews, neurological histories, as well as data from various neuropsychological measures, will be interpreted and integrated within the framework of individual case studies. Specific topics include evaluation of head injury, dementia, amnesias, and approaches to rehabilitation and intervention.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): M. Wojtowicz
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6456A
Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology - Seminar 1
Provides the basics of a broad and systemic training in health psychology. The course is not only intended to be educational but also a supportive environment for students as they progress through their graduate training.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Katz
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6457A
Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology - Seminar 2
Provides the basics of a broad and systemic training in health psychology. The course is not only intended to be educational but also a supportive environment for students as they progress through their graduate training.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Katz
2024
F
gs/psyc 6460A
Clinical Practicum III (Optional)
This practicum provides extra clinical training that the student and the Director of Clinical Training deem necessary for the student to meet training requirements, such as assuring that the student has sufficient training in both assessment and intervention skills. This practicum may be taken only after the Ph.D. III academic year and provided that the student has completed all course work, and either the minor area paper or an approved Ph.D. dissertation proposal.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6460B
Clinical Practicum III (Optional)
This practicum provides extra clinical training that the student and the Director of Clinical Training deem necessary for the student to meet training requirements, such as assuring that the student has sufficient training in both assessment and intervention skills. This practicum may be taken only after the Ph.D. III academic year and provided that the student has completed all course work, and either the minor area paper or an approved Ph.D. dissertation proposal.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6460C
Clinical Practicum III (Optional)
This practicum provides extra clinical training that the student and the Director of Clinical Training deem necessary for the student to meet training requirements, such as assuring that the student has sufficient training in both assessment and intervention skills. This practicum may be taken only after the Ph.D. III academic year and provided that the student has completed all course work, and either the minor area paper or an approved Ph.D. dissertation proposal.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2025
W
gs/psyc 6460M
Clinical Practicum III (Optional)
This practicum provides extra clinical training that the student and the Director of Clinical Training deem necessary for the student to meet training requirements, such as assuring that the student has sufficient training in both assessment and intervention skills. This practicum may be taken only after the Ph.D. III academic year and provided that the student has completed all course work, and either the minor area paper or an approved Ph.D. dissertation proposal.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
F
gs/psyc 6470A
Family Therapy
This seminar offers a demonstration and evaluation of various therapeutic approaches to treating the disturbed family. Basic principles of conducting psychotherapy with couples and families are presented and illustrated with case material. Psychodynamic and behavioural perspectives are considered, although the focus is placed on family systems theory, including structural and strategic approaches. Prerequisite or corequisite: GS/PSYC 6570 3.00 (A), GS/PSYC 6580 3.00 (A), GS/PSYC 6580 3.00 (B), or GS/PSYC 6560 3.00 (B) or permission of the Instructor.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): Y. Bohr
2024
F
gs/psyc 6474A
Introduction to Qualitative Research
An introduction to qualitative research methods. The main methods of qualitative research are surveyed, followed by concentration on the particular method(s) with which the Instructor has expertise. In this concentration, the given methods procedures are specified and exercises are provided to give the student first-hand experience at using them. The overall goal of the course is to provide a sufficient grounding in qualitative research methodology to enable students to apply it competently.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): K. Fergus
2025
W
gs/psyc 6490M
Ethical Issues In Professional Pract.
This course focuses on professional issues, with particular reference to Ontario and Canada. The course will cover the Psychologist's code of ethics, standards of practice and research issues in legislation, discipline codes, ethical issues in supervision, differing models in professional training and the roles of voluntary associations. Students will become familiar with the regulations governing the practice of Psychology in Ontario. The course attempts to familiarize the student with major current concerns of the Professional practitioner. The section makes use of prominent guests from the professional community to highlight the various topics. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): A. Perry
2025
W
gs/psyc 6510M
Personality
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): M. Barranti
2024
F
gs/psyc 6520A
Programme Evaluation
This course considers current approaches and techniques by which mental health programmes in applied settings can be evaluated. Criteria and procedures for assessing issues such as program appropriateness, economy, accountability and outcome effectiveness will be the major focus of the course. *Enrolment is by permission of the Instructor*
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): D. Pepler
2024
F
gs/psyc 6610A
Social and Emotional Bases of Development
An advanced general course in development covering: perceptual learning and/or perceptual motor skills; learning; cognitive processes and intelligence; social and personality development, language development, and any other area of development of current interest to the developmental area.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): D. Pepler
2025
W
gs/psyc 6664M
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field of study at the intersection of developmental psychology, cognitive development, and cognitive neuroscience. This course covers theoretical issues, methodologies, and research in developmental cognitive neuroscience.
Instructional Format: ONLN
Instructor(s): T. Pathman
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6710A
Readings
A reading course for a student or group of students with a faculty member in any area not covered by the psychology courses offered in a particular year. Note: Enrolments in this course are limited and are authorized for individual students only on the specific recommendation of the Graduate Programme Director. See Program Director for specific procedures involved.
Instructional Format: DIRD
2025
W
gs/psyc 6710M
Readings
A reading course for a student or group of students with a faculty member in any area not covered by the psychology courses offered in a particular year. Note: Enrolments in this course are limited and are authorized for individual students only on the specific recommendation of the Graduate Programme Director. See Program Director for specific procedures involved.
Instructional Format: DIRD
2025
SU
gs/psyc 6810A
Applied Practicum I
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
F
gs/psyc 6810A
Applied Practicum I
Instructional Format: PRAC
2025
W
gs/psyc 6810M
Applied Practicum I
Instructional Format: PRAC
2025
SU
gs/psyc 6820A
Research Practicum IV
Supervised experience in the design, execution, analysis and communication of psychological research.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6820A
Research Practicum IV
Supervised experience in the design, execution, analysis and communication of psychological research.
Instructional Format: PRAC
2025
W
gs/psyc 6820M
Research Practicum II
Instructional Format: PRAC
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6840A
Clinical Internship I
PhD students in the Clinical area and the Clinical-Developmental area complete a 12-month full-time clinical internship or a 24-month part-time clinical internship at the end of the PhD program. Internships reflect a minimum of 1600 hours of training. The half-time internship option requires a minimum of 800 hours of training in each of the two years.
Instructional Format: CLIN
2024
F
gs/psyc 6900A
Issues in CD Psychology: A Proseminar in Ethics, Practice and Research
This course is organized as a series of topic modules in which all members of the Clinical-Developmental faculty jointly participate. In each module, a critical examination of fundamental issues, as reflected in the Instructors area of research interests and clinical expertise, is presented.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Weiss
2025
W
gs/psyc 6905M
Biological and Cognitive Bases of Development
This course will focus on the psycho-neuropathhology and biological origins of various childhood behaviour disorders. For these purposes, information will be drawn from clinical and experimental neuropsychology, ethology and comparative psychology, and developmental neurobiology and genetics.
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): M. Desrocher
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6910A
Introduction to the Psychological Assessment of Children
Provides students with 330 hours of practicum training in psychological assessment. Placement in an applied setting is arranged Regular class meetings with the Instructor provide monitoring of student progress. Prerequisites: GS/PSYC 6610 3.00 and GS/PSYC 6905 3.00. Corequisite: GS/PSYC 6910 3.00.
Instructional Format: PRAC
Instructor(s): C. Till
2025
W
gs/psyc 6910M
Psychoeducational Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Psychoeducational Assessment of Children and Adolescents: This course will train students in the administration,scoring and interpretation of some commonly used psychological tests. Students will also be introduced to basic skills in conducting developmental interviews and disseminating assessment information. A restriction for enrolment in the course is no previous assessment experience. Prerequisites: Psychology 6610 3.00 and Psychology 6905 3.00 or permission of the Clinical-Developmental Area
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): C. Till
2024
F
gs/psyc 6920A
Clinical and Diagnostic Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Clinical and Diagnostic Assessment of Children and Adolescents: This course will consider the use of interviews, observations and psychological testing in the developmental assessment of children and the assessment of their families and larger social contexts over a wide age range and with a variety of presenting problems. The cognitive, language and social-emotional areas of development will receive attention. Prerequisites: Psychology 6910 3.0 or permission of the Clinical-Developmental Area or permission of the Director
Instructional Format: SEMR
Instructor(s): J. Rawana
2024
Y
gs/psyc 6930A
Clinical Developmental Interventions Practicum
Provides students with 330 hours of practicum training in psychological assessment. Placement in an applied setting is arranged Regular class meetings with the Instructor provide monitoring of student progress. Prerequisites: GS/PSYC 6610 3.00 and GS/PSYC 6905 3.00. Corequisite: GS/PSYC 6910 3.00.
Instructional Format: PRAC
Instructor(s): M. Aitken
2025
W
gs/psyc 6930M
Clinical Developmental Interventions: Foundations
Intervention Strategies With Children. An overview of the important approaches and issues involved in the treatment of psychological problems of children. We will cover individual, group and interactional-systemic approaches to intervention.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): J. Weiss
2025
W
gs/psyc 6955M
Developmental Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence
Examines the guiding principles and contemporary theories of developmental psychopathology. Implications for the practice of clinical child psychology are considered. The course provides a theoretical foundation on which more advanced Clinical-Developmental courses and practical training are based.
This course offers an overview of assessment and intervention with adults, families and children. It will provide students with basic skills in formulation and treatment planning within a primarily CBT model. Special issues pertaining to the use of CBT with children will be highlighted, as will its applicability to diverse cultural groups. This is a skills oriented, clinical case based seminar course.
Instructional Format: LECT
Instructor(s): Y. Bohr
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