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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.
Degree Programs
Psychology
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.
- 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
- 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.
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