Honors
The Honors Program in Psychology offers an exciting opportunity for motivated undergraduate students to get hands-on experience conducting research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The Honors Program is a two-year apprentice-style research program. Both BA and BSc honors degrees are available, and apart from faculty-specific requirements, are identical. The main focus of your work in the honors program is the completion of a semi-independent research project, with two phases:
- Year 1: A research apprenticeship, culminating in a thesis proposal
- Year 2: Thesis research, culminating in a written thesis
At the end of each year in the Honors Program you will present your thesis project at the Harder Honors Day Celebration or other public venue. In the Honors Program you will build a professional network, and join a cohort of like-minded peers who share your passion for psychology. This program will prepare you for your next step after university, including preparation for graduate or professional programs or the professional job market in one of many careers that benefit from psychology training. The honors seminars will help you build important professional skills, including public speaking, collaboration and teamwork, writing, data management, and critical thinking skills.
Find more information regarding:
- What the program is like
- How to apply
- How to complete the program
- The Harder Honors Day Celebration
- applying to graduate school ( American Psychological Association and Canadian Psychological Association )