Psychology
3 or 4 Years Full Time
CourseImg Humanities & Social Science CAD 19534
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Human Resource Management
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 19534 19534.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • Application Fee Receipt
  • Proof of TOEFL Score
  • Proof of CAEL Score
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 2021-12-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 2022-04-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

High School Students

In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.

If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:

  • the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test
  • the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • the CanTEST
  • the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
  • IELTS    

    7.0 or above (no score below 6.5)         Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    6.5 (no score below 6.0)                        Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

     

    CAEL

    70 or above (no score below 70)           Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    60 (no score below 60)                          Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

     

    TOEFL (iBT Test)

    93 or above (no score below 23)           Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    86 – 92 (no score below 21)                  Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

     

    TOEFL (Computer Test) 

    236 or above                                          Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    226 – 235                                               Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

     

    CanTest              

    5.0 (no score below 4.5)                        Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    4.5 (no score below 4.0)                        Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

     

    MELAB 

    85 or above                                           Full-time graduate studies at MSVU

    80 – 84                                                  Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU

  • For more Information , Please click the given link : https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/international-students/

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of 50$ will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only 
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents)

Syllabus

PSYC 1110
Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science 0.5 unit
An introduction to psychology as a natural science. Areas surveyed will include, but will not be limited to, the biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, as well as a brief overview of the history and methodology of psychology.

PSYC 1120
Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science 0.5 unit
An introduction to psychology as a social science. Areas surveyed will include, but will not be limited to, social psychology, personality theory and psychological disorders and therapy.

PSYC 2205
Abnormal Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
A survey of issues concerning the field of abnormal psychology. Major psychopathologies are examined and theories in the area are studied.

PSYC 2206
Drugs and Behaviour 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110
An examination of the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs from a biopsychosocial perspective. The course content will cover both illicit (e.g. cocaine, marijuana) and non-illicit (e.g. alcohol, caffeine, nicotine) drugs, as well as core concepts of pharmacology and addiction, within a framework that incorporates basic principles and applied research.

PSYC 2208
Social Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
A study of topics in social psychology such as person perception, prejudice, group processes, attitude formation and change, and conformity.

PSYC 2213
Emotion and Motivation 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1120
A scientific study of human emotion and motivation. Students will explore primary and complex emotions as well as sexual, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, hunger and addiction through research projects and readings.

PSYC 2214
The Neurobiology of Learning & Memory 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
A study of the principles and theory behind the neural basis of reinforcement, learning, and memory. These topics will be considered at different levels of biological organization, from molecular and cellular to behavioral. Further, human problems, such as addiction and the development of anxiety disorders, will be discussed.

PSYC 2215
Cognitive Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
An examination of research and theory dealing with cognitive processes. Topics to be examined include attention, memory, mental representation, language and problem solving.

PSYC 2216
Sensation and Perception 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and an additional 4.5 units of university credit
A survey of the psychological research designed to study the mental events involved in information extraction. Topics covered could include vision, audition, size and shape constancy, form and pattern perception, attention and illusions, and perceptual development.

PSYC 2217/BIOL 2217
Brain and Behaviour 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 or BIOL 1153
A study of the neural basis of human behaviour. Topics will include development of the nervous system, brain plasticity, and the biological basis of sensory and perceptual processes, consciousness and sleep, attention, learning, emotion, motivation, psychopharmacology, and disorders of the nervous system.

PSYC 2220/FSGN 2220
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
A critical examination of the findings and theories in the psychology of adulthood and aging. Topics to be covered will include identity and interpersonal behaviour, memory and intelligence, social-life changes and successful aging.

PSYC 2221
Developmental Psychology I 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
An introductory course on human development from conception through adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research are studied. Topics covered may include genetics, heredity, the pre and perinatal periods, physical growth, motor skills, learning and perception.

PSYC 2222
Developmental Psychology II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2221
An introductory course on human development from conception through adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research are studied. Topics covered may include emotion, social cognition, gender roles, moral development, familial and extra-familial influences.

PSYC 2225
Introduction to Clinical Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2205
A survey of issues within the field of clinical psychology.
Clinical assessment and intervention approaches are examined, including their theoretical underpinnings.

PSYC 2250/BIOL 2250
Animal Behaviour 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120 or BIOL 1153
An introduction to the biological bases of behaviour in animals, covering genetic, developmental, neural, ecological and social aspects.

PSYC 2255
Evolutionary Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
An introduction to the theory and findings concerning the biological bases of human behaviour. Topics studied will include basic survival mechanisms, mating strategies, parenting, kinship relationships, cooperation, and aggression.

PSYC 2260/BIOL 2260
Fundamentals of Neuroscience 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: BIOL 1152 or PSYC 1110
A course about the physiological and biophysical mechanism that enable the nervous system to receive, process and transmit information on the molecular, membrane, cellular and system levels.

PSYC 2265/WOMS 2265
Psychology of Gender 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120, or WOMS 1110
Explore understandings of sex, gender and related identities embedded within interpersonal, familial and cultural contexts. Empirical and conceptual research is critically reviewed through feminist and social constructionist frameworks on topics such as “doing” gender, gender socialization, transgender, discrimination/leadership, and media portrayals.

PSYC 2267
Human Sexuality 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120
The study of human sexuality from its historical, psychobiological, and developmental perspectives. Topics will include: the psychobiology of the human sexual response, relationships and behaviour, development of human sexuality, social construction of sexuality, and contemporary social and health issues.

PSYC 2270
Positive Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1120
Reviews psychological research on enhancing personal well-being and a sense of meaningfulness. The field emerged in response to the discipline’s focus on psychopathology. Drawing on theoretical perspectives of Maslow, Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi, topics addressed may include satisfaction, self-actualization, meaningfulness; contexts that enhance happiness; cultural and geographic differences in “the good life”.

PSYC 3301
Research Methods in Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 1110 and 1120, MATH 2208 and 2209
An introduction to research design and methodology in the study of behaviour. Emphasis is upon formulation of research questions, data analysis, evaluation of results, and reporting of scientific information. Note: Students who have received credit for PSYC 2209 may not take this course for credit.
Laboratory required (3 hours/week)

PSYC 3302
Behaviour Modification 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120, and 3.0 units of University credit at the 2000 level or above.
The study of the application of learning principles to address behavioural issues in a variety of settings. Examples are taken from clinical, institutional, home and community environments.

PSYC 3305
Forensic Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2205
An introduction to the applications of psychology to the criminal justice system (e.g., courts, corrections, policing). Emphasis will be placed on psychological aspects of criminal behaviour and criminal investigation.

PSYC 3307
Roots of Modern Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 1110 and 1120, and a 2000 level PSYC course
A lecture/seminar course dealing with the development of the science of psychology. Particular emphasis will be given to the development of modern scientific reasoning and its relationship to such twentieth-century systems of psychology as structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviourism, and Gestalt psychology.

PSYC 3309
Community Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2205 or 2208
An introduction to the methods of research and current findings in the area of community psychology. Problems of mental health, aging, environmental protection, delinquency and unemployment may be among the areas studied.

PSYC 3310
Cognitive Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2222
A critical examination of some of the basic concepts, theories, and empirical findings in cognitive development. Content includes the important work of the past and contemporary work in cognitive development.

PSYC 3311
Language Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2222 and either PSYC 3301 or CHYS 3311
A survey of normal language development in children. Phonological, pragmatic, semantic, and syntactic aspects of the language learning process are examined, with an emphasis on theoretical explanations of their development. More briefly, language disorders may be discussed.

PSYC 3312
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 3301, 3370, and an additional 1.5 units of PSYC at the 2000 level or above
An introduction to advanced research methods. Topics will include experimental design, statistical analysis, and reporting of results. At the end, the student is expected to have designed an independent experiment, submitted a written proposal, and presented the project at a departmental student conference.
Laboratory required (3 hours/week)

PSYC 3313
Social and Emotional Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2222
A study of normative social and emotional development is studied, primarily in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Topics which may be covered include the development of attachment, self-concept, gender roles, aggression and altruism. Also considered is the role of the family, peers, media, and/or schools as contexts for shaping development.

PSYC 3315
Personality 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 0.5 unit of PSYC at the 2000 level or above
Individual style is largely defined by our personality or characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour. Accordingly, students will be taught how to interpret and synthesize research relating to human biology, development, learning, thinking, emotion, motivation, and social interaction thereby providing a complete picture of the individual.

PSYC 3317
Moral Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and 1120, and 3.0 units of university credit at the 2000 level or above
An examination of contemporary theoretical perspectives on moral reasoning, emotions, and behaviour. Questions raised by current research discussed, including: How does moral thinking develop, and how does it relate to behaviour? Is there an evolutionary basis to moral thinking? Should our moral beliefs be influenced by findings from psychological research?

PSYC 3319
Adolescent Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 2222
A study of the physical, cognitive and social development of adolescents in the context of family and peer relationships. Possible topics addressed include pubertal timing, gender roles, sexuality, vocational development and participation in risk-taking behaviours (e.g. substance abuse, early parenthood).

PSYC 3330
Selected Topics in Psychology 0.5 unit
PSYC 3331
Selected Topics in Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC 3301 and 2.0 additional units in psychology beyond the 1000 level
An opportunity to explore selected topics in psychology at an advanced level. Topics will vary from year to year.

PSYC 3332/BIOL 3332
Human Neuropsychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC/BIOL 2217 or PSYC/BIOL 2260
A study of the neural bases of mental function. The neural mechanisms of complex cognitive processes such as object recognition, spatial processing, attention, language, memory, executive functions and emotion will be reviewed from the human clinical perspective.

PSYC 3360
Science and Knowing 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 1110 and 1120, and PSYC 3301 or another research methods course
An interdisciplinary survey of different viewpoints on science and research, including postpositivism, postmodernism, social constructionism, phenomenology, and chaos theory, Links will also be made between method and methodology.

PSYC 3365/WOMS 3365
Psychology of Women 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2265 or 0.5 unit of a Women’s Studies course at he 2000 level or above
A study of the psychosocial issues that pertain specifically to women. The course will utilize a feminist empiricist perspective to critically review a variety of topics, including: feminist epistemological positions, gender construction across the lifespan, women and work, motherhood, health, intimate relationships.

PSYC 3370
Psychological Tests and Measures 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: MATH 2209 and an additional 1.5 units of PSYC at the 2000 level or above
An introduction to psychological measurement and psychometrics. Topics include scale development, standardized scores, reliability, validity, and the value and limitations of psychological testing. A variety of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and personality tests and the various strategies used to measure these constructs will be studied.

PSYC 4402
Directed Research 1.0 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 3301, an additional unit of PSYC at the 3000 level, and written permission of a faculty supervisor
A course consisting of an extended research project in a specified area of psychology. This will take the form of a laboratory apprenticeship, consisting of laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member. Requirements include a proposal, data analysis, write up, and presentation at the departmental conference. Note: Students may not take PSYC 4402 and either PSYC 4403 or PSYC 4404 with the same faculty member.

PSYC 4403
Directed Study 0.5 unit
PSYC 4404
Directed Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2209 and written permission of faculty supervisor
When more than 0.5 unit of directed study is taken, each 0.5 unit must be supervised by a different faculty member. A course permitting students with advanced standing to pursue study in a specified area of psychology. This study may take the form of a laboratory apprenticeship, which consists of laboratory or field research under the direct supervision of a faculty member, or directed readings in a chosen area of psychology.

PSYC 4405
Senior Seminar 0.5 unit
PSYC 4406
Senior Seminar 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the PSYC honours program, or 1.5 units of PSYC at the 3000 level or above, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in PSYC courses and permission of the course instructor
A seminar devoted to current problems in psychology in order to assist students who are majoring in psychology to integrate their knowledge of the discipline. Extensive reading, reports, and projects will be presented by each student. Topics will be available at registration.

PSYC 4407
Issues in Clinical Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2225 and 1.5 units of PSYC at the 3000 level or above
A comprehensive overview of the field of clinical psychology focusing on theory, research, and practice from the scientist-practitioner framework. Major theoretical models of psychological disorders are described along with their practical applications for assessment, treatment and management.

PSYC 4410
Childhood Psychopathology 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: PSYC 2222 and a 0.5 unit of PSYC at the 3000 level
The etiology, manifestations and management of childhood disorders (e.g. autism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders) will be considered from various developmental theoretical perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the research contributions critical to each area.

PSYC 4417
Developmental Neuroscience 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC/BIOL 2217 or PSYC/BIOL 2260 and 0.5 additional unit of PSYC or BIOL at the 3000 level or above
An exploration of the field of developmental neuroscience including core theoretical and methodological foundations of the discipline. The course focuses on the influences of brain maturation and the environment on psychological development and behaviour post-natally, including a discussion of the neurodevelopmental correlates of developmental and psychiatric disorders.

PSYC 4432
Advanced Seminar in Biological Psychology 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PSYC/BIOL 2217 or PSYC/BIOL 2260
An examination of current topics in biological psychology. Course content will change from year to year to incorporate recent research findings; however, human and animal research conducted across a range of methodologies (e.g. neuroimaging, immunocytochemistry, behavioural neuroscience) will be examined within a framework that incorporates basic principles and applied research.

PSYC 4499
Honours Thesis and Seminar 1.0 unit
Prerequisites: 15.0 units of university credit, including PSYC 3312, and admission to the honours program
Students will complete a research thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The associated seminar is devoted to presentations and discussions of students’ thesis research and current faculty research interests.

 

Description

Psychology is also one of the more popular subjects to study as an undergraduate student, which means that most universities offer psychology courses. Psychology at the Mount is different than it can be at other schools, for three big reasons:

Personalized education

Every student in our program has an academic advisor. Your advisor will answer your questions about course selection, degree requirements, graduate study opportunities and more. Book an appointment today!

 

Program flexibility

You can choose to complete a major in Psychology in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. The main difference between the two options is the subject in which you complete a minor. Find out more information on the psychology minor.

Hands-on research

Employers and graduate programs are looking for people with experience outside of the traditional lecture setting. We offer hands on experience with research through our higher-level classes, directed studies, and honours thesis projects. Find out more about our students’ research here.

Our students

One of the large benefits of the Mount is our small size; the Psychology department is no exception! Our students can often be found helping each other out in the lab, organizing student society events, or working with faculty as research assistants and student markers.

Your future in Psychology

We understand that finding a career after your time at the Mount can be intimidating. Luckily, our Career Services department offers free services to help you.

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.

Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.

All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
Note:  All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)

 Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
 Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)

Embassy Fee:  235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)

Psychology
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