Bachelor Of Arts - Honours Arts And Business - Psychology (Co-op)

Program overview

Earn your psychology degree while exploring careers and gaining valuable work experience through co-op at Waterloo. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program allows students to examine human behavior from various perspectives, including neuroscience, cognition, clinical, developmental, industrial/organizational, and social psychology. Students can customize their education by taking complementary courses in other areas such as legal studies, sociology, biology, and health studies. The program is designed to prepare graduates for impactful careers in mental health, education, and workplace satisfaction.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Psychology program is structured to provide a comprehensive education over a four-year period. The program includes:

• Co-op opportunities to gain relevant work experience.
• Hands-on research in state-of-the-art labs.
• Flexibility to choose electives from over 100 subject areas.
• Options for a Research Intensive specialization for in-depth training.
• Possibility to add minors in popular areas such as Human Resource Management and Cognitive Science.

Students typically alternate between study and co-op terms, allowing them to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience. The co-op work-study sequence begins in the second year, providing students with the chance to work in various roles related to their field of study.

Featured Experiences

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program offers several unique features that enhance the learning experience:

• Co-op program providing relevant paid work experience.
• Hands-on research opportunities using advanced equipment like EEG machines and virtual reality rigs.
• Small class sizes for personalized learning and collaboration.
• Directed studies courses designed with award-winning professors to focus on specific interests.
• Access to a wide range of electives and minors to customize the degree.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Teacher - Work with students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, to provide educational support and resources.
• Protection Support Worker - Assist vulnerable populations, such as children in need, by providing support and advocacy.
• Psychologist - Work in community health settings to provide mental health services and therapy.
• Human Performance Manager - Oversee programs that enhance employee performance and workplace satisfaction.
• Customer Implementation Specialist - Help clients integrate psychological principles into their business practices for improved outcomes.
• Human Resource Generalist - Manage employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development within companies.
• Therapist - Provide therapeutic services in various settings, including clinics and private practice.

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