Psychology @ Glendon

Gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of human behaviour, a better understanding of the world and knowledge of the principles of systematic and empirical investigation.

Glendon campus offers a BA or iBA in Psychology, and as such you'll focus more on liberal arts courses including languages and humanities. A unique feature of studying at Glendon is the ability to focus on the psychology of language and how it relates to bilingualism.

Learn more about why you should consider studying psychology.

A Fully Bilingual Program


Glendon is the only fully bilingual Faculty of its kind in Canada.

York's Glendon Campus offers the added advantage of language certification in English and French for all students, regardless of your level when you begin your studies. The demand for bilingual graduates in psychology-related professions is high. Many Glendon students learn a third language as well.

Glendon est la seule faculté entièrement bilingue au Canada.

Le campus Glendon de York offre l’avantage d’obtenir un diplôme bilingue (anglais et français), peu importe le niveau où vous avez commencé vos études. La demande pour les diplômés bilingues dans les professions liées à la psychologie est élevée. Plusieurs étudiants de Glendon suivent également des cours dans une troisième langue.

 

 

Internationalize Your Degree


Offered at the Glendon Campus, an International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) degree program reflects York's commitment to internationalization and includes advanced-level language training and an international experience on exchange at one of our partner institutions abroad.

Life After a Psychology Degree


Career Options

Careers open to those with a BA in psychology include fulfilling work in:

  • business
  • management and administration
  • case management
  • career counselling
  • rehabilitation
  • psychiatric assistance
  • labour relations
  • personnel and training
  • insurance
  • marketing

 

Post-Graduate Education

A Bachelor of Arts in psychology also provides the academic foundation for going on to a master’s degree or doctorate. With advanced degrees, career paths include:

  • clinical social worker
  • professor or teacher
  • counseling or forensic psychologist
  • crisis, support or youth counsellor
  • human resources specialist
  • research analyst or statistical consultant
  • marriage and family therapist
  • mental health counselor or technician
  • public relations specialist
  • rehabilitation consultant
  • research consultant or scientist

 

You can also check out a list of additional career possibilities.