Psychology BA
Get inside people’s brains in this program that lets you discover why people think and act the way they do. Major in psychology alone or do a combined honours with another discipline. Start your program at University of Windsor with an introduction to Psychology course for psych majors only, where you get to work in small groups led by mentors to help you along.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
January, May, September
Tuition Fee
CAD 15,100 per semester
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
You can do research and community placements throughout your undergraduate years. Our three-year General Psychology program at University of Windsor provides a broad base of knowledge concerning many aspects of human behaviour and experience.
Our Honours Psychology program includes advanced courses in various areas of psychology and prepares students to apply for non-psychology professional degrees. Our Honours Psychology with Thesis program provides advanced courses in psychology research methods and statistics and prepares students to apply for MA and PhD degrees in psychology.
What will I learn?
- Understanding and assessing the psychological, emotional, cognitive, and social determinants of human behaviour
- Identifying, interpreting, and communicating key issues relevant to individuals, groups and society
- Understanding and applying behavioural components of psychological theory
- Appreciating the respective roles of various governmental, community, and health-care institutions
- Being sensitive to and understanding key psychological problems and the broader human condition
- Conducting qualitative/quantitative psychological research; gathering information, assessing and analyzing data, and establishing links
Career Tracks
- General Psychology: further study in social services-related diploma and certificate programs; employment in fields involving interaction with the public;
- Honours Psychology: further study in non-psychology professions (business, education, law, medicine, social work); careers in business, industry, government, health care, community agencies;
- Honours Psychology with Thesis: graduate studies in psychology leading to careers in teaching, research and practice in university, government, health, social services and private practice.
Courses Included
- Psychology as a Behavioural Science
- Psychology as a Social Science
- Child Development
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Human Cognitive Neuroscience
Interested? Get started today!
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