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PSYC Grad School 101
Thinking about graduate school in Psychology? Get all of your burning questions answered at this online event designed to help you learn more about graduate school in Psychology. learn more →
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Jodi Viljoen named to Royal Society of Canada
Professor Jodi Viljoen’s contributions to science and knowledge generation are paralleled by an extraordinary dedication to serving the scientific community, which has earned her national and international reputation as a leader in youth violence and forensic psychology. learn more →
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SFU Psychology welcomes new lecturer Diana Lim
Diana Lim has recently joined the Department of Psychology as a lecturer, coming to Simon Fraser University with a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include a focus on neuroplasticity, network analysis and stroke recovery. learn more →
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George Alder awarded 2020 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence in Teaching
Congratulations to Senior Lecturer Dr. George Alder for receiving the 2020 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 →
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Psychology graduate students, staff, and faculty raise over $5000 towards Stand Against Racism Fundraiser
In response to recent events, the Psychology Graduate Student Caucus organized the Stand Against Racism Fundraiser to support the fight against racial inequality. In total, more than $5000 was raised from graduate students, staff, and faculty. learn more →
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2020 Psychology Undergraduate Award winners
Congratulations to this year's Psychology undergraduate award winners! These awards honour Psychology students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and/or academic excellence. learn more →
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Psychology’s Emily Thornton graduates with Dean's medal and multiple publications under her belt
Psychology graduate and Dean's Convocation Medal recipient Emily Thornton says growing up with researchers in psychology sparked a natural curiosity in the brain and behavior. learn more →
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Psychology graduate Jonathan Mendel earns Dean’s medal after 10 year hiatus from post-secondary
Starting his studies as a mature student, Jonathan Mendel took advantage of every opportunity that came his way and will graduate within the top five percent of the class. 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.
If you have inquires about the undergraduate psychology program, please contact the Psychology Academic Advisor at psycadvs@sfu.ca.
If you have inquiries about the psychology graduate program, please contact the Psychology Graduate Program Assistant at psycgrad@sfu.ca.
The Department of Psychology acknowledges the Squamish, Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser’s three campuses stand.
Thesis Defences
*PhD Dissertation Defence: Nena Wang, September 25, 2020 at 10am PST via Zoom
Examining Sense of Self and Identity in Schizophrenia: A Modified Grounded Theory Study
*MA Thesis Defence: Philippa Hood, October 15, 2020 at 1pm PST via Zoom
The role of Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
*MA Thesis Defence: Julia Vernon, October 20, 2020 at 10am PST via Zoom
Relationships between parent affect regulation, mindful parenting, attachment, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in a clinical adolescent sample
*Please contact psycgrad@sfu.ca to RSVP.*
Positions
Sessional Instructor Position - SPRING 2021 - PSYC 809 - Telepsychology Practice - Remote Teaching
Duration: January 4, 2021 to April 30, 2021 (Spring 2021 Semester)
Application Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2020
Tenure-Track Position in Clinical Child Neuropsychology
Earliest start date: January 1, 2021
Priority given to completed applications received prior to October 1, 2020
CRC (Tier 2) Tenure-Track Position in Behavioural Neuroscience
Earliest start date: October 1, 2020
Deadline to apply: January 1, 2020