COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA in Psychology program at the University of Manitoba offers a diverse range of graduate courses designed to equip students with advanced research skills and specialized knowledge in various areas of psychology. Core quantitative courses such as PSYC 7200: Quantitative Methods 1 and PSYC 7210: Quantitative Methods 2 provide essential training in statistical techniques and data analysis, forming a foundation for rigorous scientific research. PSYC 7140: Clinical Research Design focuses on methodologies specific to clinical psychology studies, while PSYC 7190: Social Psychology and Health explores the intersection of social factors and health outcomes. PSYC 7310: Current Topics offers an opportunity to engage with emerging research and developments in the field. PSYC 7320: Foundations of Evidence-based Treatment examines the principles underlying effective psychological interventions. Advanced methodological training continues with PSYC 7420: Multivariate Methods in Psychology, which introduces complex statistical approaches for analyzing psychological data. Specialized assessment skills are developed in PSYC 7550: Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment. Neuroscience and biological psychology are covered in PSYC 8050: Human Brain Functions, while PSYC 8260: Human Organism Research Design addresses experimental designs involving human participants. Together, these courses provide MA students with a comprehensive toolkit to conduct high-quality research, apply evidence-based practices, and pursue careers in academia, healthcare, or applied psychology.