Graduate Programs
Take your passion for psychological science further. The offers world-class, research-driven graduate programs designed to kickstart your career in industry, justice systems, or academia.
馃帗 Our Graduate Program Offerings
We offer specialized pathways at both the Master’s, Doctoral, and Diploma levels:
- M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Stream
Focuses on individual, group, and organizational behavior to solve critical problems in the modern workplace. Home to the largest concentration of I/O faculty in Canada and affiliated with the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.
- M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Forensic Psychology Stream
An intensive, non-clinical research program focusing on human behavior within the legal and justice systems, covering risk assessment instruments, correctional psychology, and legal procedures.
- Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
A terminal, three-year doctoral degree (post-Master's) designed to build elite competencies in personnel selection, organizational intervention, team structures, and advanced quantitative research.
- Graduate Diploma in Personnel Psychology
A flexible, 5-course online diploma completed over two years on a part-time basis for working professionals looking to elevate their HR and personnel workflows.
馃殌 Why Choose SMU Psychology?
- Hands-On Experiential Learning: Our M.Sc. tracks integrate intensive practical training. I/O students complete a paid field internship, while Forensic students complete a targeted field practicum.
- Vibrant Research Culture: Work directly alongside faculty recognized internationally for work in workplace safety, occupational health, and legal-psychological tool development. Every graduate student conducts and defends an original Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation.
- Guaranteed Funding Opportunities: Eligible full-time graduate students are automatically considered for generous financial support, including Graduate Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships (TAs), and Research Assistantships (RAs).
馃搵 Ready to Join Us?
Admission to our graduate programs is competitive. Here is what you need to know to prepare your application:
- Key Deadline: December 15th for all regular fall admissions (September start).
- Core Requirements: An Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent 60 credit hours of psychology course work including an independent research project), a personal statement/CV, official transcripts, and 3 academic recommendation forms.
- Tip for Success: Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review our faculty directories and look up potential research advisors whose work aligns with their thesis interests before applying.
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