PSYCHOLOGY at Dalhousie [email protected]/psychandneuro
Why Major in Psychology?
Graduate Programs
Certificates
Are you curious about how humans and animals think, behave and interact with others?Then a degree in Psychology might be for you!
Our Alumni have gone on to pursue:
- Clinical Psychology- Occupational Therapy- Speech Language Therapy- Law- Education (Teaching)- Audiology- Counselling- Medicine- Entreprenuership- Much more!
@PsychNeuroDal@DALPsychNeuro@psychneurodalWe’re Social!
HANDS-ON LEARNINGMany of our courses offer opportunities for active,
experiential, and interactive learning
AWARD-WINNING FACULTYMembers of our faculty have been recognized for their contributions to research and their outstanding
approach to teaching
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIESEarn course credit, work, or volunteer while conducting
meaningful research under the supervision of one of our faculty
members
DIVERSE COURSE OFFERINGS
Our courses cover a variety of topics in Psychology and offer
opportunities for active, experiential, and interactive
learning
LEARN & TRAVELTravel abroad while completing
your degree. Our department has a unique exchange program with
Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Undergraduate ProgramsBachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology (Major or Double Major)Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology (Major or Double Major)Honours in Psychology (BSc or BA)Combined Honours in Psychology (BSc or BA)Minor in Psychology
Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology & NeuroscienceDoctorate (PhD) in Clinical PsychologyDoctorate (PhD) in Psychology & Neuroscience
Certificate in Animal BehaviourCertificate in Leadership & Science CommunicationCertificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Year-by-Year Courses at a GlanceFor more detailed descriptions, please visit dal.ca/psychandneuro
Year 1
Year 2PSYO2000*
PSYO2501
2000-lvlPSYO
ElectiveElective Elective
PSYO2470
2000-lvlPSYO
Elective
2000-lvlPSYO
ElectiveElective Elective
Years 3 & 4 (120 credit hour major)
3000-lvlPSYOLAB
Elective**
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000/4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective
PSYO1011+
(B-)Elective Elective Elective Elective
PSYO1012+
(B-)Elective Elective Elective Elective
Years 3 & 4 (Honours)
PSYO3502
(3rd yr)
3000-lvl PSYO LAB
Elective**
3000-lvlPSYOLAB
Elective**
3000 or4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000 or4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
PSYO4501
PSYO4502
4000-lvlPSYO
Seminar
4000-lvlPSYO
Seminar
Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
Psychology Degree (BA or BSc)
“This degree not only provided me with insight into why we, as humans, behave the way we do, but it also taught me many invaluable academic skills."
- Maggie MacLellan (BSc Psychology ‘15)
+Or equivalent
**Selected from: PSYO3030, 3044, 3051, 3082, 3091, 3122, 3131, 3132, 3133, 3134, 3137, 3161, 3165, 3370, 3371, or 3375
**Selected from: PSYO3030, 3044, 3051, 3082, 3091, 3122, 3131, 3132, 3133, 3134, 3137, 3161, 3165, 3370, 3371, or 3375
3000 or4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000 or4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
3000 or4000-lvlPSYO
Elective
PSYOx
XXXX
Legend
Required Course
Required Program Elective
Open Elective
See Note Below
*Students pursuing an Honours degree require a grade of B+ or higher in PSYO 2000
Dal.ca/psychandneuro
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