Welcome Undergraduates
Welcome to Psychology and Health Studies. We are one of the largest and most successful departments on campus. In recent reviews, we received top ratings for both our Undergraduate and Graduate programs as a sign of their national and international recognition. Our faculty are leading-edge scholars who are dedicated to creativity and innovation in research and teaching. We believe that you will find your time with us both challenging and rewarding. We offer degrees in Psychology (BA and BSc) as well as degrees in Health Studies (BA&Sc). We know from experience that our graduates are well received across the province and the country, whether they choose to enter the workforce, pursue professional training in other disciplines, or proceed to graduate studies in psychology or related disciplines.
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
Bachelor of Arts (3 year, 4 year, and Honours)
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:
| 3 YR BA - Psychology | 4 YR BA - Psychology | BA Honours - Psychology |
Bachelor of Science (4 year and Honours)
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:
| 4 YR BSc - Psychology | BSc Honours - Psychology |
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 Sciences. 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: