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Research associate Myriam Juda discusses health implications of permanent daylight time in CBC News interview
Myriam Juda, along with other researchers who study sleep, suggest that B.C. should reconsider permanent daylight time and move to standard time for health reasons. learn more →
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Countering misconceptions about disability through academics and work experience
Natalie Morrison’s work with individuals with disabilities has helped her understand disability-related stigma and think critically about ableist attitudes. learn more →
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PhD student’s research on romantic partner violence has implications for adolescents
PhD Catherine Shaffer-McCuish’s curiosity about romantic partner violence stemmed from her undergraduate years, and she is hoping her work on dating victimization will have a meaningful impact on adolescent relationships. learn more →
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University is not a race to see who can graduate first
Zaakirah Khan chose SFU because of its criminology and co-op program, and is taking advantage of all the opportunities SFU has to offer before she graduates. learn more →
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Lara Aknin awarded SSHRC Partnership Engage grant for nurturing the next generation of philanthropists
Psychology professor Lara Aknin has been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Engage Grant for her work in nurturing the next generation of philanthropists. learn more →
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Passion for psychology
With an honours degree in psychology and a minor in educational psychology, Troy Boucher is one step closer to his goal of working with youth as a clinical psychologist. learn more →
Department of Psychology
RCB 5246
Phone: 778-782-3354
Fax: 778-782-3427
Email: psycrec@sfu.ca
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.
Seminars
Assessing Risk of Self-Directed Violence (Law and Forensic)
Jan 10, 2020, 2:30 PM - RCB 6152
"How Best to Slay your Dragons of Inaction" - Mental Health and Climate Change
Jan 17, 2020, 1:00 PM
More Sense and Science, Less Sex and Sentiment: Couple Therapy for the 21st Century
Feb 7, 2020, 1:00 PM - RCB 6152
Positions
Sessional Instructor - PSYC 391 (Human Cognition, Language, and Evolution)
Duration: May 4, 2020 to August 28, 2020
Deadline to apply: December 20, 2019
CRC (Tier 2) Tenure-Track Position in Behavioural Neuroscience
Earliest start date: October 1, 2020
Deadline to apply: January 1, 2020
Continuing Faculty Position – Lecturer in Psychology
Earliest start date: July 1, 2020
Priority given to applications received by December 15, 2019
Tenure-Track Position in Clinical Child Neuropsychology or Clinical Child Psychology
Earliest start date: July 1, 2020
Priority given to applications received by December 16, 2019