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THESIS (PO5095)

In the last semester of their studies students are required to complete a 20,000 word thesis. Additional paperwork available in the office of the Registrar is MANDATORY for registration of the thesis.

INTERNSHIP (PO5098)

Internships are commonly pursued in non-governmental organizations, international development networks or research institutes, but can also be completed in a variety of other institutions depending on students’ interests and initiative. The University cannot guarantee placement in an internship, but will provide assistance with the internship search. Students must have completed their first semester of MA studies and should contact the Internship Office early for registration purposes.

THESIS METHODOLOGY SEMINAR (PO5099)

This seminar is required for all students who plan to write a master’s thesis. It is designed to instruct them in the appropriate methodology for the actual writing of the thesis. Throughout the semester students will be personally guided as they choose their thesis topic and will create an outline and abstract in preparation for their research.

INTERNSHIP EXTENSION (PO5980)

All internship extensions are related to a previous internship registration, please contact the internship office for more information.

PRE-APPROVED INTERNSHIP EXTENSION (PREX3980)

Pre-approved internship extension that is registered before the credited internship.

PRE-APPROVED INTERNSHIP EXTENSION (PREX4980)

Pre-approved internship extension that is registered before the credited internship.

PRE-APPROVED INTERNSHIP EXTENSION (PREX5980)

Pre-approved internship extension that is registered before the credited internship.

INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY (PY1000)

This course discusses the intellectual foundations of contemporary psychology. Students learn about the concepts, theories and experiments basic to an understanding of the discipline, including classic thought and recent advances in psychology such as psychoanalysis, learning theory,biological mechanisms, developmental, social, cognitive, personality and abnormal psychology.