Research Certificate in Arts (Psychology)

The Research Certificate in Arts (Psychology) provides an opportunity for students to engage in focused research while pursuing their program. Normally a student will be able to fulfill the requirements for this certificate as part of their BA Psychology degree; some students may need to complete more than the minimum number of credits required in order to qualify for both the degree and the certificate. Students may pursue the Research Certificate in Arts (Psychology) by fulfilling the existing requirements for their program and by completing the required 18 units.

Certificate Type: Embedded
Application: Yes. Student must complete the Declaration or Change of Certificate(s) application.
Offered by: The Department of Psychology
Who can take it: Bachelor of Arts Psychology Majors

Program Requirements (18 units)

3 units in 200- or 300-level research class

9 units in 300 or 400-level research classes

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Additional Requirement

Presentation at a conference either on or off campus (this requirement is generally completed at the Department of Psychology Joseph R Royce Research Conference held annually each April).

Note: Students must advise the department of the completion of the additional requirement. A form is available through the department website.

Application to graduate with this certificate

An Embedded Certificate can only be awarded at the time of Graduation. When Faculty of Arts students apply to graduate in Bear Tracks they must also declare certificate completion (see Academic Schedule ).

Contact Information

For further information about this certificate program, students should consult with an Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Psychology.