COURSE CURRICULUM

Lakehead University’s graduate Psychology program offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills. Key courses include Clinical Didactics (PSYC 5010), where students consolidate clinical skills and gain practicum hours, and Forensic Psychology (PSYC 5011), which covers forensic assessment, ethical issues, and legal applications in psychology. Courses like Health Psychology (PSYC 5035) explore the psychological factors influencing health and illness, while Mood Disorders (PSYC 5075) provide in-depth understanding of diagnosis and treatment. Practical training is emphasized through the Master’s Practicum (PSYC 5091), requiring 400 supervised clinical hours. Other specialized courses include Clinical Assessment Techniques (PSYC 5201), focusing on psychological testing and ethical practice, and Psychotherapy (PSYC 5571), which trains students in case formulation and treatment planning. Students can also engage in advanced statistical methods in Multivariate Statistics for Behavioural Research (PSYC 5151) and explore cognitive aspects in courses like Cognitive Neuropsychology (PSYC 5111). Ethics and professionalism are addressed in Ethical and Professional Issues (PSYC 5271). These courses, combined with research seminars and thesis work, prepare students for careers in clinical practice, research, or further doctoral studies, ensuring a well-rounded education in psychology grounded in science and ethics.