BA in Psychology

The University of Winnipeg

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, human experience, and behaviour, ranging from the basic mechanisms of the nervous system to principles governing social relations. Psychology seeks to understand scientifically such diverse topics as aggression, attachment between infants and caregivers, reading, psychological disorders, romantic relationships, and effective behaviour in organizations. These and other topics are examined from multiple perspectives, including basic biological processes, early environment, the impact of poverty and other stressors, social context, and culture. Students are encouraged to select courses from various areas that make up its core: physiological psychology, perception, learning, cognition, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. Students also take courses on the scientific methods that psychologists use to understand human behaviour and experience, from observations and surveys to biological procedures. This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree (3-year, 4-year, or 4-year Honours). The 4-year Honours degree is recommended for anyone planning further studies at the graduate level. Students may also complete a Certificate of Applied Psychology by enrolling in selected courses in psychology and completing a work-integrated learning experience in the field.

Faculty of Arts