Dr. Jonathan Oakman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Oakman is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, engaged in the Psychological Intervention Research Team. His research focuses on understanding the change processes involved in psychological interventions, specifically how these interventions can effectively support individuals. In recent studies, he has explored case conceptualization, the role of motivation, nonspecific factors in change processes, and specific interventions aimed at reducing music performance anxiety. His work contributes to the development of effective psychological therapies and aims to enhance the overall understanding of psychological support mechanisms. Oakman's academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree and a PhD from the University of Waterloo, and he is dedicated to mentoring students who are interested in psychological research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.