Dr. Mark Olver

Professor

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Biography

Mark Olver is a Professor and Registered Doctoral Psychologist at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in forensic psychology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Simon Fraser University and a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan. His research primarily focuses on sex offender risk assessment and treatment, psychopathy, and recidivism prediction. He has published extensively on these topics, contributing to various academic journals including the Journal of Interpersonal Violence and the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. Olver actively supervises graduate students in clinical psychology, guiding research that explores key issues in violence risk assessment and management. His work has been significantly influenced by partnerships with the Correctional Service Canada and the Regional Psychiatric Centre, where he has analyzed the predictors of recidivism among correctional populations. He continues to maintain an active clinical practice, providing supervision and training in psychological assessment and intervention for justice-involved youths. His work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in the field of forensic psychology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.