Bachelor of Science with Major (BSc) in Psychology

Acadia University

Have you ever wondered how your mind and brain influences your perceptions, thoughts, and behaviours? Or how you might help people change their thoughts and behaviours for the better? If so, psychology is an ideal field of study for you.

At Acadia, we want to teach you how to be critical consumers of information and also how to be a researcher yourself. You will have the opportunity to do hands-on psychological research early in your studies. We limit laboratory courses to 35 students and a few upper-year seminar courses to 20. You will get to know faculty members and your fellow students, and they will get to know you.

You can pursue either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology. The entrance requirements and the requirements for the major are identical for both. Whichever you choose, you have the flexibility to select courses outside your major that are best suited to your interests and career goals. You can do a minor or, if desired, a second major in almost any other discipline.

FUTURE CAREERS

• Audiology
• Clinical psychology
• Community services
• Correctional services
• Counselling
• Education
• Health services
• Human resources
• Law
• Medicine
• Occupational therapy
• Research
• School psychology
• Social work
• Career Option

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts (Major) or Bachelor of Science (Major) requirements outlined in the previous section of this calendar. Additionally, a minimum grade of C- is required in all courses offered to fulfill the program requirements below.

Program Requirements

The requirements for the Major are the same for BA and BSc students. Students must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours (45h) in the Major program as follows:

1. The Psychology Core (30h).

2. 6h from MATH 1213/MATH 1223 or MATH 1253/MATH 2253 or MATH 1253/MATH 2243 or MATH 2213/MATH 2223 or MATH 2233/MATH 2243.

3. 9h additional Psychology courses, 3h of which must be at the 3000/4000-level.