• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects
  
  
• PSIA 990.0 Seminar
• PSIA 996.0 Research – Dissertation
• dissertation defense
• doctoral candidacy assessment 

A minimum of 9 credit units, including the following:

• 6 credit units of electives at the 800-level
• PSIA 851.3

Note: 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.

Note: students may be required to take additional courses at the recommendation of the advisory committee to address specific deficiencies of the student and/or to complement the research program. The requirement to complete PSIA 851 may be waived if a student has received credit for this course and replacement course will be approved by the advisory committee.