Psychology Program | Glendon Campus

Ignite your passion for understanding the mind and human behaviour. Choose a BA or BSc in Psychology – both will equip you with highly marketable skills that include research methods, statistical proficiency, communication skills and critical thinking, all essential to succeed in Psychology and its related professions. Attend small classes that promote rigorous learning, supported by direct interaction with and helpful feedback from professors. Our faculty are experts in fields such as forensics, rehabilitation, neuropsychology, memory, aging and vision sciences.

You will engage in hands-on course-related research projects. All mandatory courses are offered either in English or in French. Choose to focus on cognitive neuropsychology via the Glendon Centre for Cognitive Health, which will give you the opportunity to participate in projects directly related to your studies at health-care facilities such as the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Baycrest Health Sciences Centre. You can also complement Glendon courses with those offered at the York Faculty of Health.

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Skills

How to describe key concepts, principles and themes in psychology, and understand their practical applications
Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Interpret, design and conduct psychological research
Use psychological principles to inform your career goals
Understand multiple psychology specialties: Clinical; Educational; Sports; Forensic; Organizational; Child and Adolescent; Social or community; Health Psychology; and Neuropsychology
Understand various mental disorders and treatment options

Careers

As a Psychology graduate, you will be well-equipped to become a leader and changemaker. You can choose to pursue graduate studies or obtain additional qualifications in related fields. Here are a few examples of possible career paths:

Addiction counsellor
Industrial psychologist
Bereavement counsellor
Occupational therapist
Psychologist
Teacher
Social worker
Speech pathologist
Educational psychologist
Victims’ advocate
Human resources manager

Visit the Career Centre for more career options in Psychology.

Hands-On Experiences

Apply the concepts and theories you will study to real-world challenges. Engage in guided practical experiences in the classroom, workplace, community and abroad. These are some opportunities for Psychology students.

Earn valuable experience with our Cognitive Neuropsychology Stream, in practical research opportunities with affiliated hospitals and health centres
Engage in real empirical research projects and showcase them at our annual research day hosted by the Experimental Psychology courses (and possibly at various Undergraduate Research Fairs)
Engage in Glendon’s on-campus research laboratory, which allows you to apply the concepts you learn in class
Enjoy the opportunity to contribute to research either in French or in English

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with average* of mid-to-high 70s
A minimum of six 4U or 4M courses, including 4U English (ENG4U) or FRA4U

A combination of U and M courses; OACs are accepted
Proficiency in English OR French
For the BSc: one 4U math and one of SCH4U or SPH4U

*Average is calculated based on the top six 4U; 4M or DU courses

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Student Supports & Programs

Glendon College prides itself on being a supportive community that goes the extra mile to ensure you get the help you need. See some of the resources Psychology students use the most.

Meet Your Professors

Our professors are actively involved in almost all areas of psychology, providing our students with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics.