Bachelor of Arts with Psychology Major

About this programme

Why do people do what they do? This is the fundamental question that the discipline of psychology attempts to answer. The specific topics that psychologists study can be as diverse as forgiveness, eyewitness testimony and human sexuality. Given such diversity, it’s not surprising that psychology has become a popular field of study for many undergraduates. When you choose a major in psychology, you learn to formulate evidence-based arguments, critically evaluate research findings and identify important ethical issues—skills that are highly valued by employers in both the public and private sector. As a first-year student, you explore foundational principles of psychology through introductory courses, including the option of a hybrid course that takes place in class and online. This broad-based approach continues in the second year and helps you discover more specialized interests in either clinical work or research. If your interests lie in a helping profession, courses in your third and fourth years focus on clinical psychology and assessment. The field placement in clinical psychology provides an opportunity for you to gain relevant practical experience in a mental health setting. If you choose a research path, you can work one-on-one with a faculty supervisor in an individual study course. Whichever path you choose—clinical or research—you benefit from in-depth engagement with your professors who serve as mentors and co-collaborators and connect you to hands-on experiences in the community.