Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, thought, and feeling. It is both a scientific discipline and a profession. A general distinction can be made between basic research which builds psychology’s base of knowledge and applied research which tackles practical problems. Psychology at SFU is organized around five areas:
Cognitive & Biological; Developmental; Law & Forensic; Social; and Theory & Methods.

Is Psychology for you?

Psychology is for students who are curious about why people behave, think and feel as they do, and it is for students who want to explore these questions from an empirical (scientific) perspective.

Psychology is also for students interested in developing their interpersonal and environmental awareness, their problem-solving skills and enhancing their career prospects in a range of areas.

Areas of study

Psychology offers courses covering a number of complex issues including brain, mind and society, data analysis, law and psychology, memory and mind, perception, health psychology, neuropsychology, and clinical psychology.

Students of Psychology may also participate in student associations, as well as gain job experience in co-op program placements.

Degree offered: BA

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