Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology

Brandon University

The field of psychology helps us to understand:How biology and genes influence behavior How we learn, reason and solve problems How we remember and why we forget How our bodies and minds change over time How stress affects us and why we must manage stress How psychological problems arise and why therapies are valuable Why people behave differently in groups compared to on their own.These courses represent major topics that psychologists consider important to understand human behaviour including:

Biological Psychology,

Cognitive Psychology,

Developmental Psychology,

Individual differences (e.g., personality),

Research methods,

Social Psychology,

Health Psychology. Graduates with a BA degree can find employment within a variety of settings, including health, government, or social service agencies. For many graduates, an undergraduate degree represents a stepping-stone to pursuing further education in graduate or professional programs.