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Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - View all program options

Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.

Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes, and their relation to one's physical and mental states and external environment. As modern society becomes increasingly complex, psychologists play a critical role in helping people better understand themselves.

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 1 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.


PSY 120.3 | Biological and Cognitive Bases of Psychology
PSY 121.3 | Social, Clinical, Cultural and Developmental Bases of Psychology


You choose

Academic tips

  • Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
  • Attend MAJOR Possibilities hosted by the College of Arts and Science to help you decide on your ideal major

What will I learn?
  • Gain hands-on experience conducting research studies
  • Learn how to analyze quantitative (that is numeric) and qualitative (that is textual/visual) data
  • Improve your written and oral communication skills
  • Become aware of the ways in which psychological concepts can be applied to everyday life
  • Acquire greater awareness of, and appreciation for, diversity on dimensions such as race, gender and sexual identity

Gain relevant experience


Create local and global connections


Get career ready

Featured courses

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 2 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.


PSY 233.3 | Statistical Methods in Behavioural Sciences A
PSY 234.3 | Statistical Methods in Behavioural Sciences B
PSY 235.3 | Research Methods and Design


You choose
  • Two PSY 200-level courses (6 cu) examining cultural and social issues in psychology
  • Two PSY 200-level courses (6 cu) examining biological, cognitive, and neuropsychological influences on behaviour
Year 3 courses
You choose
  • Two PSY 300-level research-based classes (6 cu) examining cultural and social issues in psychology and/or biological, cognitive, and neuropsychological influences on behavior

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Add to your major

Choose from a variety of certificates to complement your major.

Gain relevant experience

PSY 323.3 | Qualitative Study of Lives and Social Practices
PSY 325.3 | Investigating Social Psychological Phenomena I
PSY 348.3 | Research in Human Neuropsychology


Create local and global connections


Get career ready

Career readiness competencies

Career Readiness Competencies are transferable skill sets that will prepare you for the world of work and include the top attributes that employers are looking for:

  • Career & Self-Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required program-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all major requirements.

Final year courses
You choose

PSY 400-level courses focus on an in-depth topic, or set of related issues in psychology. At this level, students are expected to be relatively autonomous, and to be capable of reading, learning, and thinking independently.

Apply to graduate

Academic tips

Consider applying to a graduate program in psychology (Honours degree needed to apply):


Consider applying to a graduate program

Psychology (M.A., Ph.D.)

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Gain relevant experience


Create local and global connections


Get career ready

Career readiness competencies

Career Readiness Competencies are transferable skill sets that will prepare you for the world of work and include the top attributes that employers are looking for:

  • Career & Self-Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

Possible destinations

People with a psychology degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Note that some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.


Career paths

  • Administration
  • Advertising
  • Case Worker
  • Community Worker
  • Correctional Officer
  • Cultural Diversity Consultant
  • Government Researcher
  • Health Services
  • Human Resources
  • Immigration Officer
  • Labour Relations
  • Law
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Medicine
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Policing
  • Politics
  • Probation/Parole Officer
  • Program Coordinator
  • Public Relations
  • Recreation Specialist
  • Sales Representative
  • Social Services
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Technical Writer
  • Youth Worker

Graduates of the USask psychology program possess many of the competencies and skills we value. They are person-centred and looking to leave the world a better place than how they found it, and they possess strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and digital literacy.

—Emily Hurd, Program Manager, Sask Abilities

Where do USask alumni work?

  • Bridges Health
  • City of Saskatoon
  • Federated Co-operatives Limited
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
  • Learning Disabilities Association of SK
  • Prairie Spirit School Division
  • Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Saskatoon Open Door Society
  • Saskatoon Public Schools
  • Saskatoon Sexual Health
  • Sask Abilities
  • SaskTel
  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan

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"I have a fundamental need to help others, through my knowledge, talent and abilities. Psychology is the best way to do that."

—Kiana, fifth-year psychology honours student

"I chose psychology because I wanted to be able to understand people better, as well as help them to be their best selves."

—Anna, third-year psychology student

"If you were ever curious about human behaviors or different psychology theories, then I think this is the right degree for you!"

—Rose, Bachelor of Arts '18 (with distinction) in psychology