Program Requirements
All degrees require that students satisfy the Psychology department's breadth requirement, called Undergraduate Competence Requirement (UCR). Students will be asked to demonstrate competence in the areas listed above (under Admission Requirements - General) by the end of the first year of graduate studies. Competence may be demonstrated in various ways such as enrolling in undergraduate courses, graduate courses, or by course challenge.
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Course Requirements 
Methods and Statistics Requirements
PSYC 502: Research Apprenticeship (3.0 units)
Two of: PSYC 513, 518, 532, 533
Clinical Courses
PSYC 506B, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 589
Required Courses for the Neuropsychology Emphasis
PSYC 540, 545
Required Courses for the Life-Span Development Emphasis
PSYC 506A, 561
Thesis
A thesis (PSYC 599) is required for all master's degree programs. The thesis should be based on original research in an established research area (typically in their supervisor's field). Prior to conducting the research, students are expected to orally present a proposal of their thesis to their supervisory committee. The supervisory committee must approve this proposal before the student can begin the proposed thesis study.
Oral Examination
An oral exam of the completed thesis must be satisfactorily passed.
Program Length
Student should expect to complete all degree requirements in two, but not more than three, years of full-time study.
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
Students will be issued a Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the beginning of their MSc programs. This manual details program requirements, rules, and procedures, relevant to the clinical psychology graduate student.
Master of Science in Psychology
Course Requirements
PSYC 502: Research Apprenticeship (minimum 1.5 units)
Graduate-level statistics (two graduate courses in statistics chosen from listing in departmental Regulations)
Required Courses for the Cognition and Brain Science Track
PSYC 576A, B, C, or D (3.0 units); a minimum of 1.5 units of PSYC 504; and PSYC 577 each winter session in residence
Required Courses for the Experimental Neuropsychology Track
PSYC 540* (1.5 units); PSYC 550 (1.5 units); 3.0 units of electives (e.g., PSYC 551, 575, 576A, B, C, or D)
* If offered during the first or second year of student's master's training.
Required Courses for the Life-Span Development Track
PSYC 560 (1.5 units); PSYC 561 (1.5 units); one of PSYC 562 (1.5 units), PSYC 563 (1.5 units), PSYC 568 (1.5 units)
Required Courses for the Social Psychology Track
PSYC 520* (1.5 units); PSYC 527* (1.5 units); 1.5 units of electives (e.g., PSYC 507, 518, 521, 522, 523, 526, 531)
* If offered during the first or second year of student's master's training.
Thesis
A thesis (PSYC 599) is required for all master's degree programs. The thesis should be based on original research in an established research area (typically in their supervisor's field). Prior to conducting the research, students are expected to orally present a proposal of their thesis to their supervisory committee.
Oral Examination
An oral exam of the completed thesis must be satisfactorily passed.
Program Length
Students should expect to complete all degree requirements in two years of full-time study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Course Requirements
Methods and Statistics Requirements
PSYC 512: Research Practicum (3 units)
Two of*: PSYC 513, 518, 532, 533, 541, 564
* The two selections must be different from those taken to fulfill the MSc Methods and Statistics requirements; 518 must be one of the selections if not already taken for the MSc.
Clinical Courses
All clinical students:
PSYC 506A (Therapy); PSYC 586A; 590
Clinical Life Span students must also take:
Two of PSYC 588, 593, 594, 595, 596 (one of which must be 588 or 593)
Clinical Practica & Internship
PSYC 503, 505, 603, 606
Required Courses for the Neuropsychology Emphasis
PSYC 543, 545B, 546A, 546B; one of 547, 549
Required Courses for the Life-Span Development Emphasis
PSYC 586B; two of PSYC 562, 563, 567, 568.
Candidacy Examinations
Clinical Candidacy Exams and, depending on emphasis, either a Neuropsychology Specialty and/or Life-Span Development Candidacy Exams are required.
Dissertation
A dissertation is required for all doctoral degree programs. A dissertation must be based on original research and should be of publishable quality. Prior to conducting the research; students are expected to orally present a proposal of their dissertation to their supervisory committee. The supervisory committee must approve this proposal before the student can begin the proposed thesis study. The completed dissertation must be satisfactorily defended at an oral exam.
Program Length
Students should expect to complete all degree requirements in five to six years beyond the MSc, and one year longer for students who completed their master's training at another institution.
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
Students will be issued a Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the beginning of their PhD programs. This manual details program requirements, rules, and procedures, relevant to the clinical psychology graduate student.
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Course Requirements
In addition to the MSc requirements:
Graduate-level statistics or methods (two courses)
Required Courses for the Cognition and Brain Science Track
At least one of PSYC 576A, B, C, or D (1.5 units); a minimum of 1.5 units of PSYC 602; a minimum of 1.5 units of PSYC 604; PSYC 577 each Winter session in residence.
Electives approved by the student's supervisory committee.
Required Courses for the Experimental Neuropsychology Track
PSYC 543 (1.5 units); At least one of PSYC 518* or 541*
Electives approved by the student's supervisory committee (12.0 units; may include PSYC 602).
Required Courses for the Life-Span Development Track
PSYC 564 (1.5 units); two of PSYC 562 (1.5 units), PYSC 563 (1.5 units), PSYC 568 (1.5 units)
Electives approved by student's supervisory committee.
Required Courses for the Social Psychology Track
PSYC 527* (1.5 units) and one of PSYC 519* (1.5 units), PSYC 520* (1.5 units)
Electives approved by the student's supervisory committee.
* If offered in first three years in program and not taken in Master's.
Candidacy Examinations
Major and Minor Exams
Students have 36 months from the time of first registration in the doctoral program to complete the exams. Students registered in PSYC 699 must also be registered in 693 concurrently until 693 is complete.
Dissertation
A dissertation is required for all doctoral degree programs. A dissertation must be based on original research and should be of publishable quality. Prior to conducting the research, students are expected to orally present a proposal of their dissertation to their supervisory committee. The completed dissertation must be satisfactorily defended at an oral exam.
Program Length
Students should expect to complete all degree requirements in two to three years of full-time study beyond the MSc.
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
Students will be issued a Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the beginning of their PhD program. This manual details program requirements, rules, and procedures, relevant to the clinical psychology graduate student.
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