Graduate programs
Applied Human Sciences (AHSC) is an active research and practitioner community with more than 30 full-time and part-time faculty.
Our approach
The strategic objective of the department is to improve quality of life and well-being. We accomplish this through the integration of theory and practice to promote effective practitioner skill. Our graduate degrees exemplify this pursuit.
Our programs
MA in Human Systems Intervention
What you'll learn
The MA in Human Systems Intervention prepares you to plan and implement whole system change processes. You will explore the theories behind various change approaches in order to facilitate and engage with clients as you design and implement interventions.
How you'll learn
Collaborating with other students, you will gain a deep understanding of how individuals, teams and systems function, and will apply that knowledge to interventions for third-party organizations. Our course schedule is designed so that students can immediately put the skills they acquire to use in the workplace.
Where are they now?
Our field supervisors are graduates who now occupy positions in companies such as Deloitte, Manulife Financial Corporation, Bombardier Inc., the McGill University Health Centre and the House of Commons of Canada.
View HSI course schedules
| First-year Students | |
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| Orientation for new HSI students | Thursday, August 1, 2024 7pm – 9pm |
| AHSC 610 | |
| Group Process Intervention Laboratory | Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30, 2024 9am – 6pm |
| First-year Class Weekends | |
| AHSC 620, 631, 640, 672 | |
Friday and Saturday: Sunday:
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Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2024 Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024 Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27, 2024 Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
| AHSC 640, 660 and 672 | |
Friday and Saturday: Sunday: |
Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19, 2025 Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16, 2025 Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
| Second-year Students | |
|---|---|
| AHSC 685 | |
| On Campus Intensive: Coaching Interventions and Processes |
from Monday, May 27 to Friday, May 31, 2024 inclusive |
| ELECTIVE: AHSC 681 | |
On Campus Intensive: Special Topic: Theory U: Method/Awareness-Base |
from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14, 2024 inclusive |
| AHSC 680 | |
| On Campus Intensive: Human Systems Laboratory Work |
from Saturday, August 24 to Wednesday, August 28, 2024 inclusive Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5, 2024 Friday, November 8 & Saturday, November 9, 2024 Saturday, January 25 & Sunday, January 26, 2025 |
| Second-year Course Weekends: AHSC 692 | |
Sunday, May 5, 2024 Friday, August 23, 2024 Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
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| AHSC 683 Special Topic: Whole-Self Reflective Practice | |
Saturday, February 8 & Sunday, February 9, 2025 Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 2025 Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
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First-year Students |
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Orientation for new HSI students |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
AHSC 610 |
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Group Process Intervention Laboratory |
Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 2025 |
First-year Class Weekends |
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AHSC 620, 631, 640, 672 |
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Friday and Saturday: Sunday:
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Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7, 2025 Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5, 2025 Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2, 2025 Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
AHSC 620, 640, 660 and 672 |
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Friday and Saturday: Sunday: |
Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18, 2026 Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 15, 2026 Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2026 Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
Second-year Students |
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AHSC 685 |
On-campus Intensive: |
Monday, May 26 – Friday, May 30, 2025 |
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ELECTIVE: AHSC 681 |
On-campus Intensive: |
Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
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AHSC 680 |
On-campus Intensive: Human Systems Laboratory Work |
Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29, 2025 Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2025 Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, 2025 Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
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AHSC 692 |
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Sunday, May 4, 2025 Friday, August 29, 2025 Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
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AHSC 683 |
Special Topic: Whole-Self Reflective Practice |
Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8, 2026 Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8, 2026 Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
Graduate Diploma in Youth Work
What you'll learn
The Graduate Diploma in Youth Work gives you an understanding of the various approaches and practices used in the field, combining the latest principles of youth development with training in clinical interventions. You will develop the skills needed to support young people aged 10 to 30 while gaining exposure to a variety of professional settings.
How you'll learn
Under the guidance of our faculty members you will learn about a wide range of clinical approaches with young people, including an emphasis on relational, emancipatory and psycho-educational techniques. Montreal’s culturally diverse population offers work opportunities with groups in need such as First Nations and refugee youth, as well as programs in addiction and residential care.
Note: If you are planning to join a professional order, be sure to speak with an academic advisor.
Financial support
A range of sources of financial support are available to graduate students: Start with our Funding page, which applies specifially to AHSC students.
