Psychology, Bachelor of Arts

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.

Lakehead’s multidisciplinary approach to Psychology provides students with the opportunity to explore these topics and the inner workings of the brain through either an Arts or Science stream, depending on academic interests. Whichever stream chosen, students 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 this Psychology program is what sets Lakehead University apart. Throughout the undergraduate degree, students 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 stream electives.