Master of Applied Psychological Science (Co-operative)

Memorial University of Newfoundland

MAPS – Students in the Master of Applied Psychological Science (Co-operative) program acquire a solid foundation in statistics, scientific methodology, and the field of social psychology that can be applied to research and evaluation in a variety of settings, including government, education, non-profit, and the private sector.This is a two-year program, designed to meet the needs of both students and employers, that alternates academic and co-op terms after the first 2 semesters. Students also complete an independent research project in their final semester. Successful students will be qualified for either employment or entrance into a doctoral program.The program has a more applied focus than the regular M.Sc. program in psychology, with an emphasis on application of science in real world settings. Students acquire a firm grounding in theory and methods to deal with situations encountered in the work place in a flexible, yet experienced manner. The program offers a combination of training in basic scientific research methods and psychological theory with practical experience in a variety of work settings. The faculty provide training in methods and theory through the academic component of the program and the practical experience is provided by the co-operative, work-term component.MSc, MAPS: 2 yearsCampus:St. John'sApplication Deadline:February 1 (MSc, MAPS, PhD) for Fall admission

Faculty of Science