Psychology
In Psychology at Trent you will gain a better understanding of yourself and others, diving into a scientific discipline with a multitude of practical applications. Psychology majors at Trent examine a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to design their own degree to focus on more specialized areas of study including neuroscience, language and cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, aging and cognition, memory, and childhood development, just to name a few. Here, you will find yourself developing problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills as you work alongside your professors and peers to understand, interpret, and evaluate research. Whatever your area of interest, you’ll learn to apply your knowledge of human behaviour in a variety of contexts, a transferable skill to any career.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Learn alongside leading experts who are actively conducting research in areas such as neuroscience, cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, aging, health, development, language impairment, perception, and memory
- Apply your learning in leading facilities including the Action and Cognition @ Trent Lab, Emotion and Health Research Lab, or the Social Relations, Attitudes and Diversity Lab
- Complete an undergraduate research thesis working alongside leading faculty
- Problem-solve real-life scenarios with case studies that explore advanced abnormal psychology, development psychopathology, substance disorders, language disorders, aging and cognition, or educational psychology
"What I like about psychology is that whatever I know about one person will be completely different in another person."
Career Paths:
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Psychologist
Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. Psychologists work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies.
Career Opportunities
- Therapist
- Counsellor
- Crisis Intervention Officer
- Police Officer
- Behaviour Analyst
- Rehabilitation Advisor
- Social Worker
- Family and Crisis Counsellor
- Research Analyst
- Child Protection Worker
- Behaviour Analyst
- Statistician
- Teacher
- Doctor
- Human Resources
Popular Courses:
- Drugs and Behaviour
- Abnormal Psychology
- Child Development
- Neuropsychology
- Human Sexuality
- Atypical Development
- Language Impairment
- Behaviour Modification
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Evil
- Social Psychology
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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