Psychology Undergraduate Program
The Psychology undergraduate program is a large and popular program within the College of Arts and Science. Over the last ten years, the Psychology undergraduate program has accounted for 12.7% of all degrees awarded by the College.
Information on planning your Psychology courses to meet degree requirements can be found here: Psychology Course Planning 2023.
You can also view a recorded information Session here: Course Information Session 2023
If you have specific questions regarding your degree requirements or course planning, please contact the Undergraduate Student Office (USGO) in the College of Arts and Science to speak with an academic advisor at student-advice@artsandscience.usask.ca or contact the department psychology.department@usask.ca
Class Override Requests
The Department has a strict protocol governing override requests (pre-requisite waivers and enrolment limit overrides) for PSY classes. Please read the information sheet prior to submitting an override request to ensure that your request is eligible for consideration: PSY Class Override Protocols
The department offers three undergraduate programs leading to a BA. The 3-year program requires a total of 90 credit units with a minimum of 30 credit units in Psychology. The 4-year program requires 120 credit units with a minimum of 36 credit units in Psychology. The honours program requires 120 credit units with 60 credit units in Psychology.
The degree requirements for each BA option as outlined in the University Calendar can be accessed through the following links:
The department also offers two undergraduate programs leading to a BSc. The 4-year program requires 120 credit units with a minimum of 36 credit units in Psychology, while the 4-year honours program requires 120 credit units with 60 being in Psychology. Please see the information below on the BSc. degree if you are interested in more information.
Psychology students interested in graduate training in cognitive science and neuroscience benefit from a better background in basic science. Those students who are interested in pursuing graduate training in these areas are advised to contact the Psychology faculty member doing natural science research that the student is interested in as early as possible and to apply to the BSc Honours program.
The degree requirements for each BSc option as outlined in the University Calendar can be accessed through the following links:
Psychology Honours Program
Applying to BA or BSc Honours in Psychology
There is a specific application process that you must follow in order to enter the Honours program in Psychology. This process and the eligibility criteria are outlined here: Applying to Honours
Health Studies Undergraduate Program
Health Studies is a distinct interdisciplinary undergraduate program that builds on and combines science, social sciences, and humanities/fine arts. Grouped around a set of core courses, this program offers a wide range of courses across the College of Arts and Science. The Health Studies program adopts an integrative perspective that emphasizes how the various aspects of health and wellness, including mental health, are understood within the context of interrelated systems such as individual, society, culture, and the environment. Within this systems perspective, the person occupies a central position and individual factors such as biology, genetics, personality, attitudes and abilities all impact upon health and development.
Students must choose one area of focus upon entering the Health Studies program from the following options: Biology, Development and Health; Individual, Society and Health; Culture, Environment and Health; and Changing Climates and Health. Concentration within a stream of study, including specific clusters of courses, facilitates depth in specific areas, thus facilitating job training in particular areas or further study in specific disciplines.
The degree requirements for each BA&Sc option as outlined in the University Calendar can be accessed through the following links:
Scholarships and Awards
The Department of Psychology and Health Studies offers one convocation award to the Most Outstanding Graduate in the Department and two specific book prizes for honours students. Students are also eligible for general College of Arts and Science scholarships and awards, and are encouraged to apply for external awards in addition to those provided by the university. Interested students can apply through the University of Saskatchewan Awards site
The Gordon A. McMurray Prize is awarded annually to a student completing the B.A. Honours degree in Psychology. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement. The recipient will also have shown promise of becoming a contributor to the research or practice of Psychology. This prize is named in honour of Gordon A. McMurray, the first Head of the Psychology Department in 1950. The value of the award varies, approximately $250. Dr. McMurray remained as Head of the Department of Psychology from 1950-1975. No application is required. The recipient of this prize is selected by the department.
Recent Gordon A. McMurray Prize Recipients
- 2024 Khoi Tran
- 2023 Mackenzie Bjornerud
- 2022 Katelyn Lockinger
- 2021 Jeniffer Camacho Soto
- 2020 Ana Caroline de Barros
- 2019 Shaylyn Kress
- 2018 Megan Flath
- 2017 Viet Quan Nguyen
- 2016 Kari Duerksen
- 2015 Tessa McKibben
The Psychology Honours Book Prize is awarded annually to the student with the top grade in the Psychology Honours course. The department established this prize in 2023 in memory of Professor Jamie Campbell who coordinated the honours course for many years. The $200 book prize is credited to the recipient as a USask Bookstore gift card. No application is required. The recipient of this prize is selected by the Department.
Prize Recipients
- 2024 Alexandra Brilz
- 2023 Lucas Bourgeois
The Health Studies Honours Book Prize, established in 2023, is awarded annually to the student with the top grade in the Health Studies Honours course. The $200 book prize is credited to the recipient as a USask Bookstore gift card. No application is required. The recipient of this prize is selected by the Department.
Prize Recipients
- 2024 Sarah Ha
- 2023 Alycia Kanters
CPA Certificates of Academic Excellence to recognize outstanding achievements made by students at all levels of study (Honours, Master’s, Ph.D.) in each Canadian department of psychology.
Recent CPA Certificates of Academic Excellence Recipients
The full historial list of recipients is available at CPA Academic Excellence Certificate Recipients
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