Psychology, BA

You’ll explore selected topics in contemporary psychology, including intelligence, development, personality, social psychology, emotion, motivation, and psychopathology. Gain conceptual and practical knowledge of the types of data analysis most commonly used in psychology.

Consider the relationship between psychological and biological processes. The anatomy of the brain and neutral activity as well as the endocrine system as it relates to the sensory and motor abilities, learning and memory, language, motivation, states of consciousness and sexual behaviour.

You’ll examine the major theories of personality formation, including psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, and behavioural approaches. You’re provided an opportunity to relate this material to personal growth and development.

Study psychopathology from historical, contemporary and cross cultural perspectives. Consider evolving models and issues including biological, psychological, and social behavioural approaches to assessment, causes, and treatment of a wide range of disordered behaviour.

Psychology graduates pursue the following careers

Addictions counsellor
Advertising and marketing
Career/employment counsellor
Case worker
Child care worker
Child welfare worker
Community worker
Correctional officer
Counsellor
Cultural diversity consultant
Customs or immigration agent
Day care supervisor
Gerontology
Government researcher
Health services
Hospice coordinator
Human resources
Immigration officer
Labour relations specialist
Market research analyst
Mental health worker
Population studies researcher
Probation or parole officer
Psychiatric assistant or aide
Public health statistician
Psychology professor
Research assistant
Social worker
Youth worker

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)