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Whether your career goal is human services, public relations, advertising, or ministry, the knowledgeable and caring faculty in the Department of Psychology at York University can help you acquire the skills you need for the profession you want. Psychology is one of the largest majors at York University, drawing students from across the United States to the innovative department. Seniors participate in a capstone social science research seminar where they conduct an original experiment and report on their findings.

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Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Psychology (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

For those interested in earning a psychology degree online, more information can be found on our York University Online page.

A psychology major provides significant career options including:

Human Services
Public Relations
Human Resources
Advertising

Aside from graduate studies in psychology, other advanced study options include:

Counseling
Psychology Education
Research
Occupational Therapy
Marketing
Clinical Psychology

Some of the courses you may take include:

General Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
History and Systems
Adolescent Psychology
Theories of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
Testing and Measurement
Physiological Psychology
Counseling
Social Science Research
Learning and Memory
Social Psychology
Psychology and Christianity

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The learner will identify features of the major theoretical perspectives within psychology.
The learner will identify and apply psychological principles within real-world situations.
The learner will communicate effectively through writing and presentations in order to demonstrate learning through research.
The learner will understand research methods used within psychology, and evaluate results with critical thinking.
The learner will have a clear understanding of career options in their field. Those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies within the field will have the foundation necessary to successfully continue their education.