The mission of the Psychology Department at the University of Northern British Columbia is

 

"To develop and disseminate knowledge in psychology, emphasizing areas of relevance to the North, especially the understanding of human health, human development, and social well-being."

 

The research interests of our faculty vary considerably. Psychology at UNBC currently offers programs of study leading to the B.Sc., B.Sc.Hon., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees.

 

Please see our News & Events section for the ongoing schedule of the  Winter 2010 semester colloquium series.

 

Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. It focuses on identification of fundamental mechanisms and processes that regulate the behaviour and mental processes of organisms. The goal of the undergraduate Psychology program at the University of Northern British Columbia is to provide students with advanced knowledge in the substantive areas of psychology, emphasizing areas of particular need and relevance to psychological research directed at applied issues and human development. In addition, the program will provide training adequate to ensure students' competitiveness for advanced graduate study in Psychology. The total for the B.Sc. in Psychology is 122 credit hours. For information regarding the B.Sc. with Honours program, please contact our Honours Advisor, Dr. Glenda Prkachin  Honours Application Form