Psychology Graduate Program

Acadia University


Updated August 10, 2009

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY:
Established 1926. Head: Peter McLeod; Clinical Program Co-ordinator: Peter Horvath. Faculty: 12 full-time (7 Full Professors, 5 Assistant Professors) and 1 Instructor. Academic year system semester. M.Sc. degrees awarded in the Community-Clinical area. First M.A. awarded in 1949 in the area of Tests and Measurement.

DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION:
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology.

APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO:
Admissions Officer, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B4P 2R6.
Deadline: February 1st.
Fee: $50.00.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred minimum scores: GRE-V 500; GRE-Q 500; GRE-WR 500; GPA and PSYC GPA-3.0; last two years GPA-3.0. High GRE-V compensates for low GRE-Q, and vice versa. Also important are previous research activity, work experience, clinically-related public service, three letters of recommendation. Priority is given to B.A., B.Sc. Honours Graduates in selecting candidates for Graduate Program.

2008-2009 STUDENT STATISTICS:
Full-time Master of Science: 12 (2 male, 10 females). First year: 4.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Five courses plus thesis required. Two 250-hour practica in Clinical Psychology. Two years average time from Bachelor's Degree to complete program.

2008-2009 TUITION COSTS FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NOVA SCOTIA:
Year 1:     $6,616.00
Year 2:     $2,653.00
Also see the following for current information and additional fees: Graduate Studies Fees

2008-2009 TUITION COSTS FOR RESIDENTS OF NOVA SCOTIA:
Year 1:     $5,855.00
Year 2:     $1,892.00
Also see the following for current information and additional fees: Graduate Studies Fees

2008-2009 TUITION COSTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Year 1:     $13,065.00
Year 2:     $5,140.00
Also see the following for current information and additional fees: Graduate Studies Fees

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
A number of Acadia Graduate Awards (AGA) may be available to students accepted into our graduate program. Recipients of an AGA are expected to undertake duties assigned to them during the academic year.

APPLICATIONS IN 2008:
50 applications, 4 accepted.

ANTICIPATED OPENINGS IN 2009:
Five

AVERAGE SCORES OF STUDENTS ADMITTED IN 2008 FOR MASTERS:
GRE Verbal - 550, GRE Quantitative - 620, GRE Written - 5.00

RESEARCH AND CLINICAL SPACE:
Extensive office and laboratory space.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF APPOINTMENTS:
Ph.D. and, for a Clinical appointment, clinical doctorate plus internship experience and eligibility for registration in the Province of Nova Scotia. Language requirements, English.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
The following book title is given as a source of information for undergraduate students interested in applying to graduate school:
Mumby, Dave G. (1997). Graduate School: Winning Strategies for Getting in With or Without Excellent Grades. Hudson, Quebec: Proto Press Publications. ($24.95, 251 pp.)

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS AND REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS:
This informatiuon may be found on individual faculty member's pages.

Research and Graduate Studies Office of Acadia University

Acadia University Registration Information

ACADIA PSYCHOLOGY HOMEPAGE