The goal of the University of Windsor Applied Social Psychology graduate programs is to educate students as researchers and practitioners in various areas of Social Psychology, with an emphasis on using research to promote positive change, whether it be at a societal, organizational, or individual level. The program’s combination of course work, research, and practicum/internship experiences provide students with the training necessary to work in a variety of settings, including universities, educational and community organizations, government agencies, hospitals, profit/not-for-proft businesses, and management consulting firms. Areas of Emphasis: Community/Health Psychology: Community & Health psychology courses, research, and experiences develop knowledge and skills related to such areas as cultural diversity, sexuality, violence against women, education, community mental health, promotion and maintenance of health, analysis and improvement of health care delivery, interventions, program development and evaluation, and participatory research methods. Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Industrial/organizational psychology courses, research, and experiences develop knowledge and skills related to such areas as organizational effectiveness, human resource development, personnel selection, team building, and leadership development.

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