Psychology Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
In Psychology, students study human behaviour and cognition to explore the ways people act as individuals and in groups. Students participate in core areas of research methodology, development, social psychology, learning perception, cognition, neuropsychology, physiological, psychology, personality, psychopathology and organizational behaviour. Psychology students gain strong analytical, statistical and research skills.
University of Guelph Advantage
The Department of Psychology provides a broad education emphasizing psychological theory and methodology, with an empirical basis in course work and a focus on experiments and projects.
Many undergraduates combine Psychology with studies in another academic area such as Child, Youth & Family, Human Resources Organization Management, Communications, Marketing Management, Economics, English or Computer Science. It provides a solid background for a wide variety of careers in the public sector, government, private sector, research or graduate work.
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, interview and hire throughout the semester and our students are available for 4 or 8 months work terms. The Experience Guelph tool makes hiring Guelph co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Comprehensive Knowledge
A comprehensive knowledge of human behaviour, cognition, and research methodology.
Critical Thinking
Ability to conduct reliable and valid research to advance the field of Psychology.
Workplace Ready
Prepared for a wide variety of business and workplace projects and environments.
Professional Communication
Communication skills to clearly and professionally deal with sensitive social and political issues.
Psychology Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Work | Academic |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Academic | Academic |
Psychology Course Sequencing
Fall
- Introduction to Psychology
- 4 additional courses
Winter
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Making Sense of Data in Psychological Research
- Foundation Skills for Psychology
- One of:
- Sensation and Perception
- Cognitive Psychology
- One of:
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Personality
- 1 additional course
Fall
- Teams, Leadership and Professional Behaviour
- Psychological Methods and Statistics
- One of:
- Principles of Learning
- Behavioural Neuroscience I
- One of:
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- 1 additional course
Winter
Work Term One
Summer
- 1 course in Psychology at the 3000 level
- 4 additional courses
Option A — Honours Regular Stream
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology
- Conducting Statistical Analyses in Psychology
- 2 additional courses in Psychology at the 3000 level
- 1 additional course
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Psychological Measurement
- 1 additional course in Psychology at the 4000 level
- 3 additional courses
Winter
- Practical Applications of Psychology
- 3 additional courses
Summer
- 5 courses
Option B — Honours Thesis Stream
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Historical and Critical Perspectives on Psychology
- Conducting Statistical Analyses in Psychology
- Psychological Measurement
- 2 additional courses
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- One of:
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
- Qualitative Methods in Psychology
- Honours Thesis I
- 1 additional course in Psychology at the 3000 level
- 2 additional courses at the 3000 level or 4000 level
Winter
- Honours Thesis II
- 3 additional courses
Summer
- 5 courses
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
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