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Free your mind
Challenge what you've been told
Do you accept the unspoken rules of society? What about the lessons you were raised with? Whether you ascribe or deny them, challenging what you've been told is a healthy way to ensure you can be rooted in your beliefs, carrying you forward through life with confidence.
FASS graduate, Georgina Johnston
FASS instructor, Sheri Fabian
FASS instructor, Amanda Watson
FASS graduate, Jonathan Mendel
FASS instructor, Jason Brown
How will you free your mind?
Free your mind at FASS! With 23 departments, schools, and programs to choose from, you aren't confined to one area of study. Explore the subjects below to see what a free mind means in different contexts.
Economics
History
Philosophy
Psychology
What courses can you take?
Within our many departments, schools, and programs, there is an exciting array of courses for you. Learn about global citizenship from a variety of perspectives in the following courses (These are only a few of the 1,200 courses available to you once you are accepted as a student at SFU):
- Cognitive Science 100: Exploring the Mind
- Cognitive Science 110: Learning in Everyday Life: The Art and Science of Hacking your Brain
- Economics 103: Principles of Microeconomics
- History 200: Making History
- Philosophy 100: Knowledge and Reality
- Philosophy 105: Critical Thinking
- Psychology 100: Introduction to Psychology I
- Psychology 106: Psychological Issues in Contemporary Society
- Psychology 109: Brain, Mind and Society
What will you do with your degree?
You've asked questions. You've discovered deeper questions to explore. You've studied them and earned your degree. Now what will you do? Our students have been successful in careers including, but not limited to:
- Art Critic
- Artificial Intelligence Assistant
- Cognitive Education Researcher
- Computer-Human Interactions Research Assistant
- Critical Analyst
- Cultural Diversity Consultant
- Health and Lifestyle Columnist
- Human Rights / Humanitarian Aid
- Journalist / Foreign Correspondent
- Lobbyist
- Neurologist
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Psychologist / Psychiatrist
- Public Opinion Interviewer / Analyst
- Social / Health Policy Researcher
- Writer
Continue to explore your questions
We are here to support you!
Are you considering applying but have more questions?
Please contact Kaitlan Davis, FASS's Recruitment, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, at fass_rec@sfu.ca.
Are you a current student who wants to take FASS courses?
Connect with our friendly academic advisors. They'll help you plan your academic path and make the most out of your SFU experience.
Are you in need of financial assistance?
Visit Financial Aid for information on how to obtain financial assistance as a FASS student.