PSYCHOLOGY UNDERSTANDING BRAIN AND BEHAVIOUR

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2 PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM DISC O VER WHY WE ARE WHO WE ARE PSYCHOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF THE BRAIN, BEHAVIOUR, AND THE MIND. WE EXPLORE QUESTIONS RELATED TO MEMORY AND ATTENTION, LEARNING, SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LANGUAGE, AND MENTAL HEALTH. Understanding how and why humans communicate, relate, and interact is essential for effective Leadership with Heart in any field. Our world demands leaders who are able to understand how we can work together to achieve our common goals. At Huron, we are unique among undergraduate programs because students gain experience conducting psychological research in their first year. This practical and active research focus is maintained throughout the program, providing excellent preparation for any career path or further studies in Psychology. JUSTINE ALBERT YEAR 3, PSYCHOLOGY HELLMUTH SCHOLAR Hometown: White Rock, B.C. I chose Psychology at Huron because, in high school, I could never decide between science and arts. My interest really lies in the arts, but Psychology at Huron is so well-rounded. I ve always been interested in human interactions so this was the perfect fit.

3 FIRST YEAR: UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES Your first year is designed to be all about exploration and discovery. During this time, there are minimal required courses, so you can try out a wide variety of subjects and disciplines. Learn about something completely new. Find your passion. PROGRAM OPTIONS Honors Specialization Specialization Major Minor Psychology FIRST-YEAR COURSES INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY An introductory investigation across the field of modern psychological science. METHOD AND THEORY IN GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY This first-year course is unique to Huron. It provides students with a survey of the field of psychological science plus active experience with research designs in Psychology, analysis of psychological data, and writing American Psychological Associate (APA)- style manuscripts. RELATED AREAS OF STUDY As a Huron student, you can combine any program with a minor, major, or specialization from another Huron program or a major or minor in many of the programs offered at Western, Brescia, or King s, such as: Centre for Global Studies History English Philosophy Management & Organizational Studies Governance, Leadership & Ethics Biology Sociology Health Sciences Linguistics EARN WHILE YOU LEARN HURON S COORDINATOR OF CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS WILL HELP YOU FIND PAID INTERNSHIPS RELEVANT TO YOUR AREA OF STUDY.

4 COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY Sensation & Perception Method & Theory in Cognition Biological Basis of Behaviour Learning & Motivation Adolescent Risk Development Developmental Psychology Personality Theory Social Psychology Neuropsychology Personal Relationships Behaviour Modification Development During Infancy SAMPLE FIRST-YEAR TIMETABLE Required courses Elective courses MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am 9:30am 10:30am 9:30am 10:30am Math 1228 Method of Finite Mathematics Political Science 1020E Intro to Political Science Math 1228 Method of Finite Mathematics Political Science 1020E Intro to Political Science Math 1228 Method of Finite Mathematics English 1027F The Storyteller s Art I: Introduction to Narrative Psychology 1100E Method & Theory in General Psychology English 1027F The Storyteller s Art I: Introduction to Narrative Psychology 1100E Method & Theory in General Psychology English 1027F The Storyteller s Art I: Introduction to Narrative 3:30pm 4:30pm Psychology 1100E Method & Theory in General Psychology Lab Political Science 1020E Intro to Political Science Tutorial Sociology 1020 Intro to Sociology 3:30pm 5:30pm Sociology 1020 Intro to Sociology HURON+ As the only HBX CORe partner in Ontario, Huron students can earn a Credential of Readiness from Harvard s Business School. hbx.hbs.edu/courses/core/ HURON+ In collaboration with Western University s Ivey School of Business, Huron offers five-year dual degrees, in which students earn both an Honors Business Administration (HBA) degree and an Honors Specialization Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology. ivey.uwo.ca/hba

5 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Psychology students at Huron have many opportunities to collaborate and work alongside professors as research assistants and co-author published papers. On-campus research facilities include an infant and child lab, social psychology research lab, applied psychology research group, and an animal behaviour laboratory. Recent student research and community-learning projects include working with local school boards to develop programs for positive student social media use in elementary and high schools; collaboration with local not-for-profit organizations to develop community outreach programs; research studies in local childcare centres, and short-term student research with partners in Norway. ACADEMIC TRI-MENTORSHIP PROGRAM This new initiative provides academic mentoring and community building for first-year students who work with senior students in Psychology to develop and conduct original research projects and present their findings to the community. HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE JOURNAL OF LEARNING AND MOTIVATION For nearly 40 years, this student journal has featured independent research studies conducted by undergraduates in our second-year Learning and Motivation course. Hard copies of the journal are housed in the Huron Library and the journal has been published online since FACULTY RESEARCH EXPERTISE Huron s experienced faculty are here for you, acting as both professors and mentors. Here are some of their areas of expertise: HURON PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION DR. IRENE CHEUNG Conflict and forgiveness in close relationships; social outcomes of moral dilemmas and decision-making. DR. MARK COLE Human and animal behaviour; behaviour therapy; history of psychology. DR. TARA DUMAS Peer influence; group dynamics; engagement in risk behaviours in adolescence and emerging adulthood. DR. CHRISTINE TSANG Auditory development during infancy; music cognition and speech perception during infancy. The Huron Psychology Association (HPA) is a student club that organizes social events such as psychologythemed movie nights, career information sessions, stress and well-being workshops, faculty meet-and-greets, and study sessions. WHAT DO OUR GRADS DO? OUR STUDENTS HAVE FOUND SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN: Neuroscience Audiology Midwifery Human resources Teaching Forensic psychology Dentistry Law Speech language pathology Social work Market research Business management Clinical psychology Educational psychology Medicine

6 EXPERIENCE WHAT STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY AT HURON CAN OFFER BY TAKING A CAMPUS TOUR, SITTING IN ON A CLASS, TALKING TO A PROFESSOR OR MEETING A CURRENT STUDENT. LEARN MORE huronuc.ca Huron University College 1349 Western Rd., London, ON Canada N6G 1H3

PSYCHOLOGY DISCOVER THE MIND

PSYCHOLOGY DISCOVER THE MIND P R O G R A M 2 0 1 7-1 8 PSYCHOLOGY DISCOVER WHY WE ARE WHO WE ARE HURON 2017-18 PSYCHOLOGY Psychology is the study of the brain, behaviour and the mind. We explore questions