BA in Psychology in Calgary Canada | Mount Royal University

The Mount Royal Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers students comprehensive training across fundamental aspects of the field through six core subject requirements. The program emphasizes research methodology, scientific approaches, and statistical analysis through dedicated coursework and advanced classes that apply these concepts to specialized topics. Participants can select elective courses to concentrate on specific psychological subfields. Graduates gain versatile knowledge and skills applicable to diverse career paths or advanced studies in Psychology and allied disciplines.
Program graduates will achieve these specific learning objectives:

Psychological Knowledge Base
Students establish core psychological knowledge through introductory and advanced courses covering essential theories, viewpoints, and research across key domains. Required subjects span developmental psychology, cognitive processes, social psychology, personality theories, abnormal psychology, and biological foundations.
Learners examine both historical and contemporary theoretical frameworks, applying these perspectives across multiple content areas.
Students develop proficiency in accessing, interpreting, and discussing psychological literature while effectively communicating concepts through written and oral presentations.
Psychological Research Methods
Participants master fundamental research techniques including study design, data evaluation, and interpretation through required statistics and methodology courses, optional advanced research classes, hands-on projects, and upper-level assignments. They demonstrate research planning competence and analytical skills for evaluating findings. Honors students attain deeper understanding through additional advanced coursework.
Psychological Reasoning
Students employ critical analysis, creative thinking, and problem-solving approaches to behavioral and cognitive research questions. They learn to identify and evaluate psychological assumptions while assessing information reliability. Opportunities exist to implement psychological theories addressing personal, social, and practical concerns.
Ethical and Diversity Considerations
Learners develop tolerance for psychological complexity, adhere to ethical standards, and cultivate professional objectivity. They gain appreciation for multicultural perspectives and interpersonal differences.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Addiction/career/education counselor, Mental health specialist, Psychological practitioner
Research specialist, Marketing/communications professional, Palliative care coordinator, Policy researcher, Scientific writer