Applied Psychology (MSC)
Programme Overview
Our mission is to provide training in theory, research and practice in preparing psychologists who use multidisciplinary perspectives and multilevel approaches to promote societal, organisational, group, and individual well-being.
The M.Sc. programme is designed on the scientist-practitioner model. It prepares graduates for research, policy analysis, intervention and consulting in a wide range of different settings including government agencies, industrial organizations, schools, social service agencies, community-based organizations, research firms, trade unions, hospitals and clinics.
Programme Objectives
The objective of this programme is to provide a core body of knowledge and skills from social psychology which, when integrated with the theory, methods and research of specific areas of
psychology, can be used to study and resolve social problems.
Admission Requirements
Persons without relevant Psychology undergraduate courses may be required to do the Diploma in Psychology to qualify. All applications must include a resumé, statement of purpose, copies of relevant transcripts and letters of reference. Most candidates are invited to an interview to discuss whether the programme is suitable for their career and training goals. The programme is offered on a full-time basis only (four semesters).
Programme Structure
PSYC6000 – Themes in Applied Psychology
SOCI6115 –Quantitative Data Analysis for the Social Sciences
PSYC6023 – Issues of Caribbean Psychology: Ethics and
Professional Practice
SOCI6081 – Technical Writing 1 Year 1 Sem 1 Designed to improve graduate students’ writing competence.
PSYC6001 – Applied Psychology Research Seminar
PSYC6002 –Psychological Testing, Measurement and Evaluation
PSYC6032 – Applied Research Methods in Psychology and
Organizational Behaviour
PSYC6007 – Applied Psychology Practicum
PSYC6030 – Applied Psychology Research Paper
Method of Assessment
Students who obtain a grade of A in seven (7) courses, inclusive of taught courses and the Research Paper, will receive a distinction in the programme. To pass a course, students must obtain a grade of 50 8 percent or higher on both the coursework and the required examinations. If you fail a course, you may only repeat it once. You cannot repeat more than four courses. Students whose rate of progress is
unsatisfactory will be required to withdraw from the programme. Please refer to the booklet, “General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees”, available from the Office of Graduate Studies, for further details of Examinations Regulations and Requirements for Degrees. You may also check the FAQ section of this handbook.
Careers after Graduation
The following is a list of some job positions at specific organizations which our graduates have held or are currently holding:
Research
HR Research Specialist at HEART Trust/ National Training Agency
Researcher Officer, Ministry of Health
Market Research Manager at Unicomer Jamaica Limited
Junior Researcher (Consultant) at Cabinet Office, Jamaica
Researcher, Early Childhood Commission
Research Officer, Ministry of Labour
Technical Support Administrator, Research, Ministry of Justice
Organizational psychology
Career Development Officer at HEART Trust/National Training Agency
Training Officer/Supervisor at Jamaica Customs
Senior Director, Modernisation Programme Implementation at Office of the Cabinet
Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development at VistaPrint
Corporate Planner, Jamaica Fire Brigade
Education
Dean of Discipline, Penwood High School
Lecturer/Researcher at International University of the Caribbean
Instructor, UWI Mona
Marketing
Marketer, Researcher, Powered by technology
Marketing Entrepreneur
PhD students
Giselle Patrick, Applied Social Psychology PhD student at University of Saskatchewan
Venecia Pearce, Research Student at Brunel University
Andrew Mac Intosh, PhD Student/Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University
Claudia Barned, PhD student, Guelph University
Marvin Powell, PhD student, University of North Texas
Taniesha Burke, PhD Student & Teaching Assistant at University of Guelph
Sports psychology
Sports Psychologist at University of the West Indies
Psychologist/ Lifetime Coach/ Athlete/ Research
Further information
Call or email the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Marina Ramkissoon at marina.ramkissoon@uwimona.edu.jm, 977-0315