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Department of Psychology | School of Social Sciences

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Faculty of Arts | Centre of Academic Excellence

Coordinator, Ma in Sociology | Associate Professor

Department of Sociology | School of Social Sciences

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School of Liberal Arts

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Full Professor | Interim Director, School of Kinesiology & Health Sciences

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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Arts

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School of Social Work

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School of Social Work

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APRIL 21, 2016 – Dr. Joël Dickinson, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department and Dr. Shelley Lynn Watson, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department were honoured by Laurentian University with the 2015-2016 Teaching Excellence Award.   The annual award recognizes exceptional teaching performance by full-time faculty members and nominations must be supported...

November 21, 2024 - After her younger brother suffered a traumatic sports injury in his teens, Morgan Leeder found her calling. At the time, Morgan was just in grade 11, but that moment started her on a path that now has her completing her fourth-year as a Human Kinetics student, majoring in Sports Psychology. For Morgan, Laurentian University has been much more than a place of learning. It’s...

Laurentian University Professor of Psychology Dr. Annie Roy-Charland has been named the recipient of the University’s 2015-2016 Research Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in research and students, peers, alumni and other members of the university community must support nominations. Dr. Roy-Charland is an Associate Professor in the Department of...

July 4, 2024 – International graduate student Yufeng Li is exploring the impact that intense competition can have on a person's mental health. Yufeng's research interests were motivated by his own experience as a professional table tennis player in China. With his Master’s in Human Kinetics complete and the end of his PhD in Human Kinetics approaching, Yufeng says that research will...

Congratulations to Laurentian Professor Dr. Robert Schinke, Canada Research Chair in Multicultural Sport and Physical Activity, who was elected president of the International Society of Sports Psychology earlier this summer. At 51, Schinke is the prestigious society’s youngest president, and the first Canadian to occupy the post. In his new role he will lead a worldwide effort to help...

November 7, 2012 - This conference highlights research posters – from a variety of professional conferences (e.g., CSBBCS, AAIDD, CPA, Psychonomic Society) recently presented by our students and faculty members. All students and faculty members (from any discipline) are welcome! Come check out some of the exciting psychology research happening at LU! Light refreshments will be...

(January 26, 2024) - Technological advancements are rapidly changing the way we interact with the world around us. Can we use advancements in wearable technology to improve performance in high-concentration activities? Anthony Zanetti, second year Masters of Psychology student at Laurentian University, is working to answer just that.  Anthony didn’t always know he had a strong passion...

April 25, 2014 - Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Osman Abou-Rabia to the position of Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture, for a term of five years, beginning July 1, 2014.    Dr. Abou-Rabia has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Ottawa) and completed his MSc and BSc at Cairo University. He joined...

Friday, February 15, 2019 – The Laurentian University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Haché as the University’s 11th president and vice-chancellor. He will assume the position on July 1, 2019, for a five-year renewable term, succeeding Dr. Pierre Zundel who has been serving in this capacity on an interim basis since August 2017.  Current...

Laurentian University’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Shelley Watson to the position of Associate Vice-President, Learning and Teaching effective July 1, 2018, for a five-year renewable term.   “Dr. Watson knows the Laurentian community and culture and has made significant contributions over the years to making the University a leading...

Dr. Joël Dickinson (Ph.D.) has been named as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Dr. Dickinson has served in this role as interim Dean since August 2018. “I’m humbled to be selected for the role. Arts programs and courses are fundamental in helping graduates navigate the complex societal issues we face today and in the future. We also have some truly amazing faculty members with great ideas - I...

Dr. Annie Roy-Charland, of the University of Moncton, and Dr. Mélanie Perron, of Laurentian University, launched their book, 'Les émotions : comment mieux les comprendre,' surrounded by more than 100 students at École publique Jeanne-Sauvé. The book, developed according to Pons, Harris and deRosnay’s model (2004), features nine stories that highlight the characteristics of the emotional...

(October 7, 2022) - On Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, Laurentian University students participated in the annual Residence Life baseball tournament. This event finds students living in residence teamed with their floormates in healthy competition, fostering community and wellness amongst students.  This year’s tournament, held at the Terry Fox Sports Complex, was well attended by over...

(March 27, 2023) - Willa Hladun is a graduate student who inspires.  Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, her family now lives in Cranbrook, British Columbia. It was in this province and at the University of Victoria that she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2020). In her fourth year, she started to take an interest in Sports Psychology. “I loved it. I loved the content....

(April 12, 2023) - Laurentian’s Graduate Student Association, with the support of the Graduate Studies office, hosted a week-long ‘Discovery and Dissemination Graduate Research Symposium’ from March 27th to 31st, 2023. The event drew attention to diverse research projects of students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs. Presentations demonstrated the depth and breadth of research taking place...

(November 22, 2023) - Many of us can think back to our school-age years and remember a moment where a teacher inspired us.  The science teacher who tapped into your curiosity about the universe.  The business teacher who showed you how to be your own boss.  The English teacher who introduced you to a joy for reading.  All of these moments were created by individuals...

August 20, 2024 - Laurentian’s faculty and students continue to develop creative and innovative research that pushes the boundaries and advances understanding in their fields. Students at Laurentian learn from faculty who are passionate about their areas of expertise and actively engage in new research. Here are three researchers who have secured funding for their effective and ongoing...

April 19, 2013 - The Laurentian University Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013. Dr. Havlovic is currently Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Alfred State College of the State University of New York (SUNY). In this role, he has...

June 20, 2012 - Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux today announced the appointment of Craig Fowler as the first Associate Vice-President, Administration and External Relations for Laurentian in Barrie.    Fowler will champion high quality services and supports for students, faculty and staff at Laurentian in Barrie.  He will be responsible for the...

March 19, 2014 - The Laurentian University Senate approved a new Faculty structure, re-organizing and aligning many of the University’s schools and departments.   The existing Faculty of Professional Schools will be replaced by a Faculty of Health and a Faculty of Education. The existing Faculty of Science and Engineering will be renamed the Faculty of Science, Engineering and...

November 3, 2014 – Laurentian University has climbed four spots in the Maclean’s annual university rankings, the biggest jump recorded among all Canadian universities.  Laurentian is now ranked 10th among all universities in the primarily undergraduate category.    Since 2009, Laurentian’s overall ranking has moved up 8 positions, with most significant improvements with...

The first ever federal cabinet retreat held at a postsecondary institution has been an unqualified success, and a unique opportunity to showcase university-based research and innovation, said Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux.   “We were thrilled to be hosting the Prime Minister, his staff, the federal cabinet, their Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Ministers,...

Laurentian University announced the introduction of baseball to its varsity sports today.  The team will begin their inaugural season September 2018 with Brodie Jeffery at the helm serving as head coach for Voyageurs Baseball. “I’m excited to be part of this initiative at Laurentian University,” said Head Coach, Brodie Jeffery.  “It opens up pathways for baseball players who want...

(August 25, 2020) It is with great pleasure that the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning and the Centre for Academic Excellence of Laurentian University announce this year’s recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards and Teaching Fellowships. Join us in congratulating Dr. Tammy Gaber, Dr. Diana Urajnik, Dr. Jorge Virchez, and Dr. Robert Schinke.  McEwen School of Architecture...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially altered ways in which we travel, Lisa McGowan (Guelph, ON), a Laurentian University graduate of Psychology (2011) and Education (2012) is eager to embark on a four-month work and travel adventure through Europe and Africa. McGowan expects to depart for this journey this month and in January 2022 through the Remote Year program. Destinations along...

(March 3, 2022) - As Laurentian University welcomes back students with the resumption of in-person classrooms this week, the university community is also preparing to welcome many more future students at the March 12th Open House.  Laurentian’s Liaison Services delivers the event and supports the future student journey towards post secondary education. Liaison is the first point of...

(November 29, 2022) - On October 29th, 2022, Céline St-Onge crossed the stage of Laurentian University’s Fraser auditorium to obtain her Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé en Orthophonie (Speech-Language Pathology). This degree follows her Baccalauréat ès sciences de la santé en Orthophonie (Laurentian, 2020). “I’m so proud of our cohort of graduates. Convocation was a very exciting day. It...

(December 6, 2022) - On November 18th, 2022, Laurentian University hosted the annual LU’s Got Talent, a community event that showcases the incredible talents of Laurentian students. This year, third-year Restoration Biology student and highland dancer, Olivia Kyle, was named the top performer. Second place went to fifth-year Behavioural Neuroscience student, Heidi Dunbar, who impressed the...

(January 23, 2023) - Laurentian University today approved funding for 10 new tenure-track faculty members, sending a clear signal it intends to invest in the long-term sustainability of academic programs and strengthening our bilingual and tricultural mandate. The funding for these permanent hires comes as the University emerged from the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in...

(March 3, 2023) - On March 10 and 11, 2023, Laurentian Relay for Life will host its eighth annual event. Relay for Life raises awareness and funds in support of the battle against cancer. Fundraising efforts are donated to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS); the nation’s largest cancer charity and charitable funder of cancer research. The campaign has raised $284,493.61 since 2016 and hopes...

(March 23, 2023) - On Saturday, March 11th, the Laurentian University Residence Life team hosted its 18th annual Airbandz for Cancer fundraiser. This event showcased student groups who choreographed and performed dance routines in order to raise money for cancer research. Proceeds in the amount of $1,680 were donated to the Northern Cancer Foundation.  “This year, two...

The SGA-AGÉ 2023-2024 executive team from left to right: Timi Aliu, Avery Morin, Zareen Brown and Isaac Vestby.   (May 3, 2023) - Laurentian University’s Students’ General Association (SGA-AGÉ) recently held its annual elections for incoming 2023-2024 leadership. Avery Morin, who begins her 4th year in Behavioural Neuroscience and Concurrent Education this fall is eager to lead the...

April 30, 2024 - Every summer, undergraduate students from around the world are given the opportunity to experience premier research through the Amgen Scholars Program. The Canadian branch of the program accepts only 10 students and this year, Ashtyn Mowbray-Mcmillan, Behavioural Neuroscience student at Laurentian University has been selected to participate in the prestigious Amgen Scholars...

June 3, 2024 - Laurentian University is awarding three honorary doctorate degrees during this week’s convocation ceremonies. The honorary degree recipients will be in attendance to be recognized alongside graduating students. “We are very pleased to be joined this week by these three inspirational leaders. Each of them has reached the top of their respective disciplines and their presence...

July 25, 2024 - Lance Cryderman, an alumnus and staff member of Laurentian University, is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. The Games are the culmination of a six-year journey marked by determination and dedication as he manages the rigorous demands of training and competition alongside his responsibilities at home and work. Lance got involved in boccia while attending...

Félicitations au professeur de la Laurentienne, M. Robert Schinke, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada sur l’activité physique et sportive multiculturelle, qui a été élu président de l’International Society of Sports Psychology au début de l’été. Âgé de 51 ans, M. Schinke est la plus jeune personne à présider cette prestigieuse société et le premier Canadien à exercer ce...

(12 avril 2023) - Du 27 au 31 mars 2023, l’Association des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de la Laurentienne, appuyée du Bureau des études supérieures, a organisé le Symposium de recherche des cycles supérieurs « Découverte et dissémination », mettant en valeur les projets variés de recherche d’étudiants inscrits aux programmes de maîtrise et de doctorat. Les exposés ont témoigné de l’ampleur...

(6 décembre, 2022) - Le 18 novembre 2022, l’Université Laurentienne a présenté le spectacle communautaire annuel « LU’s Got Talent » qui met en valeur les merveilleux talents de ses étudiants. Cette année, l’honneur de meilleure artiste a été décerné à Olivia Kyle, étudiante de troisième année du programme de Restoration Biology qui fait de la danse écossaise. Le deuxième prix a été...

(23 janvier 2023) - Aujourd’hui, l’Université Laurentienne a approuvé le financement de 10 nouveaux membres du corps professoral dans des postes menant à la permanence, affirmant clairement son intention d’investir dans la viabilité à long terme des programmes d’études et le renforcement du mandat bilingue et triculturel. Le financement de ces postes permanents fait suite à...

(3 mars, 2023) - Les 10 et 11 mars 2023, on tiendra le huitième événement annuel du Relais pour la vie de la Laurentienne. Cet événement sensibilise les gens en ce qui concerne la lutte contre le cancer et recueille des fonds en ce sens. Les sommes recueillies sont versées à la Société canadienne du cancer (SCC), le plus grand organisme canadien de bienfaisance contre le cancer et...

When Tyler Pretty isn’t on the front lines screening Glencore employees, you will likely find him volunteering with Greater Sudbury Community COVID-19 Response & Relief, where he is  delivering groceries to people unable to leave their homes to buy essential items.  “We have just recently served our 100th family!” Pretty proudly states, on the cusp of entering his fourth...

Degree options 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) 90 Credits 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Credits   Concentration in Psychology (3-year)  |  Honours Specialization in Psychology (non-thesis) (4-year)  |  Major in Psychology (4-year) |  Minor in Psychology When can you start?* Fall (September)  |   Winter...

Can you have your cake and eat it too? Laurentian alumna Melanie Morin believes you can have it all, when it comes to your career that is. She is proud of how far she has come in her career, which stemmed from one key relationship and blossomed with one innovative idea, to become much more. Melanie graduated from Laurentian University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English...

Program Options and Requirements in History  Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or BSc. Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program. Please click here for admission requirements. Please click here for a current listing of undergraduate courses. Please click here for a complete...

This spring, Laurentian students graduated at a convocation ceremony unlike any other in the 60 years the university has been in operation. Another year has come and gone. Though graduation marks the end of a chapter, it is not the end goal; it is just another step on a path leading to many more accomplishments on the journey we call life. We would like to share advice from some of our top...

Two MSc Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology at Laurentian University Two MSc positions are available immediately in the lab of Dr. Vasu Appanna (Professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University) and Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam (Assistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University). We are seeking two highly...

Robyn Rowe is a member of Matachewan First Nation with familial roots on Bear Island, Temagami First Nation. She is a mother of four and a third-year Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health program. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2015, and obtained a Masters of Indigenous Relations in 2017, both at Laurentian...

My First 100 Days October 8th marked my 100th day at Laurentian. I spent the day at a Universities Canada National Building and Reconciliation Forum hosted by Algoma University. There was a remarkable energy and enthusiasm in the room and a real sense that universities in Canada can provide leadership in building reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.  100 days may seem...

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Choix de diplôme 3 ans – baccalauréat ès arts (B.A.) ou baccalauréat ès sciences (B.Sc.) 90 crédits 4 ans – baccalauréat ès arts (B.A.) 120 crédits   Concentration en Psychology (3 ans)  |  Spécialisation en Psychology (sans mémoire) (4 ans)  |  Majeure en Psychology (4 ans) |  Mineure en Psychology Quand commencer les études?* Automne...

Parcourir le monde n’est peut-être pas à l’ordre du jour, mais Rebecca Foreshew a certainement eu sa part d’aventures mondiales au fil des ans. Diplômée de l’Université Laurentienne (BScN 2014 et MScN 2019) et de nature empathique, Rebecca s’est rendue dans un nombre de pays et collectivités pour venir en aide à des personnes en mal de soins de santé ou de services de soutien infirmier....