Psychology
Discover how your brain works. Study the latest methods of diagnosing and treating mental illness. Help children with learning disabilities keep up with their classmates. Learn about childhood development. These are just a few opportunities available to you when you choose to major in Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan.
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the study of behaviour and how it affects our lives. With the complexity of our modern world, psychologists fill an increasingly important role in dealing with human problems.
Students at the University of Saskatchewan study and research a variety of subjects ranging from racism to therapy for depression.
I chose the U of S for my undergraduate work knowing it had a solid Honours program in Psychology. The U of S was the obvious choice for graduate school given the sophistication of the program and the extent to which the M.A.-level training served as the foundation for the Ph.D.
The campus itself is beautiful, the city welcoming and Saskatchewan has a long tradition of innovative community service and social action.—Ruth Kinzel,
B.A. (Honours), M.A., Ph.D.,
Change Agent and Educator
A Stepping Stone...
A degree in Psychology provides excellent background knowledge for students interested in education, law or social work. Many students majoring in other fields take psychology courses as electives.
Many students with a degree in Psychology go on to pursue graduate studies. Students from the U of S are prepared for graduate work here and around the world. At the U of S students can work towards graduate degrees in applied social psychology, basic behavioural science or clinical psychology.
Career Opportunities
There are many research, practice and teaching career opportunities available to graduates of the Psychology program. Graduates of the undergraduate program pursue a variety of positions in human service agencies and in business. Those with graduate degrees in Psychology work in private practice, mental health centres, general medical centres, the criminal justice system, universities and research institutes.
Psychology graduates are often involved in professional organizations that make presentations at the local or provincial level. U of S students have authored books, had their work published in journals and written chapters in books. Some graduates engage in research activities including program evaluations, conducting case studies and directing community-based projects. From being a principal investigator to providing expert consultation, the opportunities are endless!
The U of S Advantage
Established in 1946, the Psychology program at the U of S offers a dynamic, modern undergraduate curriculum and a cutting-edge Honours program designed to prepare students for a diverse range of graduate studies in Psychology. Programs are designed to provide all students with sophisticated instruction in a broad spectrum of psychological theory, method and history.
The Department of Psychology is committed to excellence, service, diversity and collegiality.
Choose Your Program!
University of Saskatchewan Psychology students choose courses in each of two areas of study. The first group includes courses related to the cultural, social and environmental influences on behaviour. The second group includes courses related to the cognitive, neuropyschological and biological influences on behaviour.
A Major in Psychology
Students majoring in Psychology can choose from one of the following degrees:
- B.A. Three-year
- B.A. Four-year
- B.A. Honours
- B.Sc. Four-year
- B.Sc. Honours
All students who major in Psychology take a general introductory course as well as courses related to their area of interest.
Outstanding Faculty
The University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Psychology is proud of the many achievements of its students and faculty:
- Faculty and administrators in Canadian universities
- Student counsellors on university campuses
- Private clinical practices
- Executive members of professional organizations
- Human resources departments in university, military, public and private organizations
- International peace initiatives
- Faculty are active partners in the Community University Institute for Social Research, which unites university technical expertise and experiential knowledge of community-based organizations
Getting Involved!
Join the University of Saskatchewan Psychology Students’ Society (USPSS). The USPSS hosts a variety of social and academic activities. From career seminars to movie nights, there are many opportunities for you to relax, meet people and have fun.
Students may volunteer to participate in research studies with professors and upper-year students. Research activities range from solving logic problems to investigating patterns of adolescent friendship.
Research Facilities
Students have the opportunity to work with faculty in a wide variety of research areas housed within the department:
- Cognitive Science (Perception and Language or Reasoning and Memory)
- Physiological Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Memory Clinic
- functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Forensic
- Developmental
- Culture and Human Development
- Pain
- Physical Health
- Psychological Assessment and Treatment
- Human Resources
- Program Evaluation
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
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