2020 Staff Achievement Award recipient, Ellen Kurz, is the heart of SFU’s Department of Psychology

Kurz’ signature optimism, humour, and compassion are just a few of the many great qualities she’s brought to her work throughout 10 years and counting. learn more →
A Year In Public Health: The Collision of Three Public Health Emergencies

The Department of Psychology’s Indigenous Reconciliation Committee will be hosting a talk by Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist, Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, MSc, MD, FRCPC. learn more →
In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism

The Department of Psychology stands with all Asian diaspora communities, Black and Indigenous communities, and communities of all people of colour in the effort to create a more equal and just society. We condemn all forms of racism. learn more →
Report assesses impact of COVID-19 on global happiness

Amid the global pandemic, the 2021 World Happiness Report sought out how happiness has fared ranking Canada 15th in the world for happiness. Associate professor Lara Aknin, who worked on the report as an associate editor, says despite the challenges of 2020 there are some bright spots. learn more →
COVID-19 Psychology Undergraduate Survey Results

In Psychology, we launched a survey in the summer of 2020 to learn about how our students were coping with the pandemic and with remote learning. Student feedback has helped the department make informed decisions about remote learning and student engagement. learn more →
PSYC Honours Info Session

Interested in Psychology's Honours program and curious about how the program works? Get all of your questions answered at our online information session! learn more →
Indigenous Reconciliation

The Psychology Department has recently launched the Indigenous Reconciliation Committee website, which features information on the committee's mission, territorial acknowledgment guides, student & faculty resources, and more. learn more →
Recommendations for navigating ethical challenges in cross-cultural research

Associate professor Tanya Broesch is part of an international team addressing ethical challenges in cross-cultural research. They suggest communities should be included in project design from the start. 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.