Psychologists share a desire to make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, emotions, and behaviour of individuals. They are concerned with what motivates us, what social, physical, and biological factors affect us, and what makes us unique.
Our multidisciplinary approach to Psychology provides you with the opportunity to explore these topics and the inner workings of the brain through either an Arts or Science stream, depending on your academic interests. Whichever stream you choose, you will graduate with the objective tools to develop theories, test them through scientific experimentation, and develop new knowledge through comprehensive research methods.
The breadth of study within our Psychology program is what sets Lakehead University apart. Throughout your undergraduate degree, you will gain at least one credit of exposure to all elements of the disciplines and sub-fields including Biological, Cognitive-Affective, Individual, Social, Abnormal, and Developmental, in addition to your stream electives.
We believe flexibility in your studies equates to flexibility in your career path. Our Psychology major can be paired with other majors including Gerontology, Philosophy, Women's Studies, and Education, to explore the intersection of these fields.
Much of our faculty are practicing clinical psychologists with a range of expertise and connections, making it possible to immerse students in research and volunteer opportunities from first year onward.
Future Careers
- Behaviour Therapist
- Family Therapist
- Art Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Child and Youth Worker
- School Counsellor
- Clinical Coordinator
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Nurse
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Program Evaluator
- Probation Officer
- Security and Intelligence
- Forensic Officer/Psychologist
Degrees also available
- Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Years)
- Specialized Honours in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Years)
- Psychology and Philosophy, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Years)
- Specialized Honours in Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in Women's Studies (4 Years)
- Psychology and Women's Studies, Honours Bachelor of Arts (4 Years)
- Psychology, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior (5 Years)
- Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior (6 Years)
- Psychology, Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior (6 Years)