Why Study Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the cognitive and physiological processes that underlie it. The field of psychology is therefore very broad with many areas of specialization, ranging from social psychology (which focuses on the behaviour of individuals in social settings) to evolutionary psychology (which examines genetic influences on behaviour) to neuropsychology (which studies the structure and function of the brain as it relates to cognition and behaviour).
At a basic level, psychology students come to understand and appreciate the many factors that influence and motivate human behaviour. Psychology students develop a number of valuable skill-sets, including the ability to formulate evidence-based arguments, critically evaluate research findings, and identify important ethical issues. Such skills are highly valued by employers in both the public and private sector.
Science Degree or Arts Degree?
Psychology is unique in that it is considered both an arts discipline (covering such topics as social psychology and personality) and a science discipline (covering such topics as visual perception and the neurological processes involved in memory formation). Students in both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs at MacEwan are able to complete a major or minor in psychology. If you are interested in psychology you should look closely at each program to determine which degree will be best for you.
As scientists, psychologists are concerned with discovering the basic principles that underlie mental processes and behaviour. They conduct research in areas as diverse as sensation and perception, learning and memory, child development, personality, and social interaction.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Research Participation
For students of Psychology 104 and 105, the opportunity to participate in a Psychology research study is an exciting hands-on way to learn about psychological principles and methods of research. As part of your course work, you will be able to serve as a participant in both on-line and in-person research studies being conducted by faculty and upper-level students from the Department of Psychology.
- Download Research Participation Instructions
- Sign-up for an account on the MacEwan Psychology Research website at: http://grantmacewan.sona-systems.com
If you have any questions or need help, please contact:
Trudith Ohki, Research Participation Coordinator
Room 6-368, City Centre Campus • 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. weekdays
psychologyresearch@macewan.ca
Please include your full name and use your student@mymail.macewan.ca email address for any communications.
Field Placement in Clinical Psychology
Are you interested in knowing what a clinical psychologist does? Are you looking to gain some field experience in a clinical setting? If you have taken PSYC-212 and PSYC-339, then this opportunity may be of interest to you. The Department of Psychology offers a field placement course in both Fall and Winter terms. A complete course description and course prerequisites are listed under PSYC 439.
There are only 4 to 5 field placements available per term, and therefore interested and eligible students are asked to complete an application for the course. Applications and brochures are available from the Department of Psychology. The deadline to apply for the fall term is typically in April of the same year and for the winter term the deadline is in October.
For more information contact:
Dr. Lori Harper • psychologyplacement@macewan.ca
Fall 2011
PSYC 405: Special Topics in Psychology
Positive Psychology (tentative)
PSYC 406: Advanced Experimental Psychology
Evolution of Language (tentative)
PSYC 449: Topics in Social Psychology
Pseudoscience, Psychology, and Critical Thinking
Winter 2012
PSYC 405: Special Topics in Psychology
Biological Aspects of Personality, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Interaction (tentative)
PSYC 437: Special Topics in Forensic Psychology
Psychopathy (tentative)
PSYC 467: Special Topics in Perception
Visual Neurophysiology and Psychophysics (tentative)
Planning your Major or Minor in Psychology
Planning sheets list the specific course requirements for each major and minor in a particular academic year. These requirements can change. The courses you must take to graduate will be determined by the requirements in effect in the year you declare your major or minor. Use the planning sheets below in conjunction with the Core Requirements and Four-Year Program Planning Sheets.
- Major in psychology (2011/2012)
- Minor in psychology (2011/2012)
If you declared prior to March 19, 2011, please use 2010/2011 planning sheets:
- Major in psychology (2010/2011)
- Minor in psychology (2010/2011)
If you declared prior to March 20, 2010, please visit the Bachelor of Science program office for archived planning sheets.
Discipline Advisors
For general questions about our psychology program or the B.Sc. in psychology, please contact:
Dr. Melike Schalomon, Chair
Room 6-323B, City Centre Campus
780-497-5331 • schalomonm@macewan.ca
If you are already a MacEwan student and would like to know more about the psychology courses we offer, or would like to declare psychology as your major or minor, please contact:
Dr. Shannon Digweed, Discipline Advisor
Room 6-323B, City Centre Campus
780-633-3301 • digweeds2@macewan.ca
Psychology majors at MacEwan also gain experience in the process of data analysis and interpretation, and in the use of statistical software that is commonly employed in both industry and government.
A B.Sc. in psychology is a popular option for students seeking admission into graduate programs in experimental psychology and neuroscience. It is also a popular route for students who want to apply to masters or PhD programs in audiology, law, medicine, optometry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and sports psychology.
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Department of Psychology
Room 6-329, City Centre Campus
10700 – 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone: 780-497-5305
Fax: 780-497-5308
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Allison Mallon, Administrative Assistant
780-497-5305 • mallona2@macewan.ca
Michelle Pollard, Instructional Assistant

Room 6-323E, City Centre Campus
780-497-5325 • pollardm@macewan.ca
Dr. Melike Schalomon, Chair
Room 6-323B, City Centre Campus
780-497-5331 • schalomonm@macewan.ca
Dr. Lori Harper, Clinical Field Placement Coordinator
Room 6-323C, City Centre Campus

780-497-5320 • PsychologyPlacement@macewan.ca
Trudi Ohki, Research Participation Coordinator
Room 6-368, City Centre Campus

780-497-4569 • ohkit@macewan.ca
