Psychology Brochure 2023 - Lakehead University

Undergraduate research starting in the first year.

Make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of others.

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychologists share a desire to make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, feelings, and behaviour of individuals. How do we perceive, think, and learn? What motivates us? What makes us unique? How are we influenced by our social and physical environments? How do biological factors and/or drugs affect us? Explore a wide range of topics, including biological, cognitive, social, developmental, abnormal, and individual psychology.

Unique Learning Opportunities: Many of our faculty are practicing clinical psychologists with a range of expertise in areas such as addiction, eating disorders, and depression. They bring a wealth of experience to our courses allowing you to be immersed in research opportunities from first year onward.

Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (3 Yrs)

• Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Yrs)

• Specialized Honours in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Yrs)

HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HBSC)

• Psychology, Bachelor of Science (3 Yrs)

• Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Science (4 Yrs)

• Specialized Honours in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Science (4 Yrs)

• Specialized Honours in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in Women’s Studies (4 Yrs)

• Psychology and Women’s Studies, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Yrs)

• Psychology, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior (5 Yrs)

• Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior (6 Yrs)

• Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior (6 Yrs)

• Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior (6 Yrs)

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

Why did you choose Lakehead University?

I chose Lakehead because they have a phenomenal psychology program. I want to help people and a psychology degree will help me do that.

What is your favourite thing about Lakehead?

The professors. I’ve already learnt so much and they are always there to help or clarify information when students need assistance.

Mackenzie McQueen Student - First year Psychology (2021)

Crafted specifically to help guide you with your academic & career goals.

ARTS OR SCIENCE CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH

Our multidisciplinary approach to Psychology provides you with the opportunity to study Psychology through either an Arts or Science stream, depending on your academic interests.

You will graduate with either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Whichever stream you choose, you will graduate with knowledge from five core areas of psychology and the capacity and tools to engage in scientific, evidence-based thinking and research on human behaviour.

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER

A Psychology degree can lead to a variety of different career paths and opportunities for graduate programs. Here’s just a few possibilities:

• Behaviour Therapist

• Family Therapist

• Human Resources

• Psychometrist

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Our faculty have a range of expertise and connections and many are practicing clinical psychologists. This makes it possible to immerse students in research and volunteer opportunities from first year onward, allowing you to get a glimpse into the research and professional applications of Psychology very early on.

EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI, UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS

Mursal Khalif HB (Psychology) ‘99 - Minister of Health, Jubaland State of Somalia

“Besides academic success and lifelong friendships, Lakehead University provided me with leadership lessons serving me to this day. To treat everyone with dignity and respect is at the core of the leadership acumen starting from my years at Lakehead”

• Clinical Psychologist

• Social Worker

• Education

• Researcher

• Child and Youth Services

• Medicine and Health Care Settings

• Security and Intelligence

• Forensic Psychologist