• Concordia University offers a MA in Psychology program with a duration of 2-years (4 semesters).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis and part-time studies are not available for this program.
  • This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
  • This is a research-intensive program, and students are normally expected to advance to the Ph.D. program after one or two years of study. 
  • A student is required to complete a minimum of 45 credits successfully. 
  • Main topics of the program include:
    • Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design
    • Psychopathology
    • Central Topics in Psychology
    • Multivariate Statistics
  • Students have to pursue training in one of the department's four main areas of research:
    • Behavioral neuroscience
    • Clinical and health research
    • Cognitive science 
    • Human development and developmental processes. 
  • Students have to choose from one of two program options:
    • The Research Option is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in research, industry, or academia. 
    • Students in the Clinical Training Option fulfill the same research requirements as other students, but also receive professional training in the delivery of psychological services.
  • The Research and Clinical Training Option is fully accredited by the Ordre des Psychologies du Quebec, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association. 
  • Students receive a minimum of 13125 USD per year in guaranteed funding during two years of MA, and three years of Ph.D. study.
  • This department trains the next generation of researchers in world-class laboratories.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:16.
  • The average salary goes up to 82,500 USD after completing this program.