Research Certificate

Research is a core component of the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, and there are various opportunities for students to become involved in novel supervised research. Conducting research fosters the development of an in-depth knowledge of psychology, as well as valuable project and data management skills, important for many career paths. Pursuing a Research Certificate in Psychology provides opportunities for students to engage in authentic and focused research, under the mentorship of faculty members, over the course of one's Bachelor's degree. This embedded certificate program is designed to provide undergraduate students with official recognition for substantial engagement in research and acquisition of research skills. Extra accreditation is added to the student's Bachelor's degree upon graduation.

Students pursuing a BA or BSc in psychology are eligible to complete the Research Certificate. Click on the links below for the specific requirements:

With appropriate program planning, students can fulfill the Research Certificate requirements within their degree, without needing to complete additional courses. Specific courses, which focus on research methods, are a requirement for the Research Certificate, as is an oral presentation in a public venue.

Two forms are needed in order to graduate with the certificate. If you are an Arts student, please submit this form to have the certificate added to your record. If you are a Science student, please submit the certificate form on the SciForms website once you are in your final year and have applied to graduate. The Research Certificate Presentation Confirmation Form must be submitted once you've fulfilled the presentation requirement. For specific Individual Research/Study courses, such as 299, 396/398, and 496/498, students will need to find a research supervisor. For more information on this process and how to enroll in these courses, navigate to the How to Enroll in Individual Research or Study Courses page.

For guidance about the research certificate, please contact Sabrina Mussieux (psyscience@ualberta.ca)

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