There are several Psychology degree programs offered at post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. Please see below for a list of programs:
University of Regina- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts- Psychology | University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts- Psychology - Admissions | University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing
Please check this link for information about differences between a BA and a BSc in Psychology: Differences Between a B.A. and a B.S. in Psychology
Please see below to find the answers to the questions you might have regarding Psychology (University of Regina Focus):
What kind of employment do your graduate degrees lead to?
Training in the Clinical program prepares students for careers as practicing psychologists in the public and private sectors, and for careers in academia. Students graduating with Ph.D.'s in Experimental and Applied Psychology have found employment as researchers with the RCMP and Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, and as professors and research associates in universities in Canada and abroad.
Where can I get more information about careers in psychology?
The Canadian Psychological Association maintains a website offering a variety of resources for students interested in pursuing a career in psychology. Please visit the CPA website for additional information.
Can I become a Psychologist?
To become a Psychologist, more schooling will be needed after your Bachelor's degree. There are two kinds of Psychologist: Experimental/Applied Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists. Each province has different requirements for being a registered Psychologist. They all require some graduate school, but some require a Master’s degree and some require continuing on through a Doctoral degree. If you are planning on becoming a Psychologist, you should check with local regulation bodies where you want to work. The provinces differ in their requirements and so do the graduate schools. Most require the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and some require a subject specific exam as well. If you are planning on continuing on to graduate school, advanced planning is critical. Investigate the websites of schools that interest you to find out what they expect of their applicants in terms of grades and experiences. In any case, you will definitely need to get an Honours degree in psychology.
I don’t want to be a Psychologist, what else can I do?
There are many different careers that a degree in psychology will prepare you for and the versatility of this education is very useful. Whether your goal is to get an outstanding university education or to use your degree as a stepping stone to other opportunities, your education will lead to a competitive degree valued by employers in a variety of occupations. Career paths change and the work force is constantly evolving, but your degree is something you will always have.
Job Directions / Examples of Jobs people with Psychology degrees get
Family Counsellor
Public Relations
Special Education Worker
Real Estate Agent
Human Resources
Advertisement
Business Manager
Addictions Counsellor
Sales Representative
Case Management
Career Counsellor
Administration
Marketing
Insurance
Personnel
Trainer
Coach
I'm in school because I'm planning on going into an advanced program that requires any Bachelor's degree. Why should I choose a Psychology Bachelor’s degree?
Some advanced programs such as Law, Medicine, and Business often require a Bachelor's degree, but many different degrees are acceptable. Choosing which one will best equip you for the program you are going into can be difficult, but a Psychology degree may be the best choice for you.
Law school – understanding how people work and think can be very useful within the legal field. Focusing on forensic psychology might be a good way of getting even more out of your degree.
Medical school – many people that doctors see have psychological concerns, and a better understanding of principles of psychology will help doctors support their patients. Health psychology courses may give you invaluable insight into your future patients.
Business school – knowledge about how people think can be very useful in building and understanding businesses. Courses that give you an understanding of cognitive biases could be very useful in this field.
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Here is a glimpse of the breadth of work that psychologists do:
Becoming and being a psychological scientist
Draw from a range of professional development resources to navigate and advance careers across different psychological science subfields and work-settings.
The science of psychology is redefining what makes a successful workplace and helping to shape the technology that makes our lives easier.
Helping people improve their lives
Psychological science is exploring how the mind works, evaluating how people learn, and facilitating peak human performance to help people make smarter choices in their daily lives.
Psychological science is unlocking the mysteries of how the brain works, helping people make healthy lifestyle choices, and improving the treatment of complex human problems.
Psychological science is working to change human behavior to restore our environment.
Psychological science is strengthening communities by combining clinical work and forensic evaluation to support the legal process.
Understanding the world around us
The science of psychology is helping people understand the world and improve our interactions with the environment and the people in our lives.
Psychological science is reexamining how people learn and helping facilitate peak performance in the classroom, on the playing field, and in other situations that require physical and mental execution.