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 examine a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to design your 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.
A degree as unique as you are – get credit for tailoring your interests, exploring courses in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, health, development, language impairment, perception, and memory.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Psychology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Accelerate your career through the five-year co-op stream featuring 12 months of paid work experience (with an option to add an extra work term at the end of your degree for a total of 16 months of work experience)
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, or 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
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- 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
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- Minimum 80% cumulative average
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
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