Psychology
Psychology is the fascinating study of human behaviour, the brain, and the mind. This program is the perfect fit for students who wish to develop a better understanding of how and why people act, think, and feel the way they do. You’ll study the principles of psychology and a variety of specialized subjects ranging from personality, child development and abnormal psychology in your first two years, to advanced subjects such as gender, emotions and the psychology of evil studied in the latter half of your degree.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Undertake an undergraduate independent research thesis or research practicum and work one-on-one with award-winning faculty
- Apply the skills you learn in the classroom to a real-world healthcare setting through unique new research placement on aging
- Get excellent reference letters from your profs for grad school or your first job thanks to our highly-personalized learning environment
"My experience and education that I received at Trent and Durham has enabled me and prepared me to get into one of the best law schools in Canada."
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Therapist
- Counsellor
- Crisis Intervention Officer
- Police Officer
- Behaviour Analyst
- Rehabilitation Advisor
- Social Worker
- Research Analyst
Popular Courses:
- Personality Theory
- Cognitive Psychology
- Child Development
- Dreams and Dreaming
- Abnormal Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Language Impairment
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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