Congratulations to all Psychology recipients of this year's SSHRC Insight Grants

We are pleased to congratulate researchers from the Department of Psychology on receiving the SSHRC Insight Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. learn more →
Jason Proulx awarded 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Congratulations to Social Psychology PhD student Jason Proulx for receiving the 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship! This scholarship is designed to support world-class doctoral students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. learn more →
Lara Aknin awarded 2021 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence in Teaching

Associate professor Dr. Lara Aknin has been awarded the 2021 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence in Teaching. Based on nominations from students, this award has been given annually to recognize excellent teaching of regular faculty. learn more →
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Department of Psychology! Wishing you all the best in your next pursuits. learn more →
Dr. Patricia I. Coburn awarded Governor General's Gold Medal

Congratulations to Dr. Patricia I. Coburn for receiving the 2021 Governor General's Gold Medal! This prestigious medal is awarded to the top two graduate students who are judged to have the most outstanding records in the graduating class. learn more →
Psychology honours graduand Jennifer Krentz awarded Governor General's Silver Medal

Congratulations to psychology graduand Jennifer Krentz for receiving the 2021 Governor General's Silver Medal! This prestigious medal is awarded to two undergraduate students who achieve the highest scholastic standing upon graduation from a bachelor’s degree program. learn more →

The Department of Psychology offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. At the undergraduate studies level, we offer B.A and B.A. Honours in Psychology, as well as joint major, minor and extended minor for students pursuing a degree in another discipline. At the graduate studies level, we offer both M.A. and Ph.D. degree programs in our six core areas of Psychology. We also offer a professional Ph.D. training program in Clinical Psychology.

The Department of Psychology acknowledges the Squamish, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser’s three campuses stand.