The social group has both (1) an applied and (2) an experimental program.<br><br>The Masters in Applied Psychological Science (MAPS) is designed to meet the needs of both students and employers. Students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to ask appropriate questions and conduct research in such applied settings as business, government and health care. Successful students will be qualified for either employment or entrance into a doctoral program. Click on MAPS to obtain more details on this co-operative program.<br><br>The experimental program in social psychology emphasizes training in health psychology, forensic psychology, social cognition, attitudes, social rationality, and program evaluation. There is a strong emphasis on research design, methodology, and statistical analyses. Students gain knowledge through conducting scientific research that forms the basis of a thesis. Thesis topics can investigate a wide range of research questions related to social determinants of health, social cognition, attitudes, decision-making, social influence, and the study of human behavior as it relates to the law. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master of Science degree, and are qualified to continue academic training (e.g., doctoral studies), and to conduct research work in private industry, the public sector, and academic settings.<br><br>Duration (Full-time students):<br>MSc, MAPS: 2 year<br><br>Campus:<br>St. John's<br><br>Application Deadline:<br>February 1 (MSc, MAPS, PhD) for Fall admission