Careers in Psychology
If you are interested in a career as a psychologist, you have to complete a master’s degree in psychology or equivalent.
Take time to research your choices. The program should match your interests. For example, some psychology departments may specialize in a subfield of psychology that appeals to you. In addition, investigate the areas of expertise and research interests of individual faculty members if your career interest lies in a specific type of research.
A graduate school’s department of psychology is the best source of information about the nature of its program and its admission requirements. Throughout the application process, discuss your plans with your psychology faculty advisor.
Subfields Within Psychology
Psychologists specialize in a host of different areas within the field and may identify themselves by many different labels; such as:
- Clinical Psychologists
- Counselling Psychologists
- Developmental Psychologists
- Educational Psychologists
- Forensic Psychologists
- Health Psychologists
- Industrial/Organizational Psychologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Rehabilitation Psychologists
- School Psychologists
- Social Psychologists
- Sports Psychologists
You can also find additional career information about psychologists through the Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS), Alberta Occupational Profiles website. More…
How to Become a Registered Psychologist
Inquiries on how to become registered as a Psychologist in Alberta should be forwarded to the College of Alberta Psychologists. Information regarding the registration process can be found on the College’s website. More…
Phone: (780) 424-5070
1-800-659-0857 Toll Free anywhere in Alberta
E-mail: [email protected]
Academic Programs
Masters & Doctoral Degree Programs
- University of Alberta Psychology Department
- University of Alberta Educational Psychology
- University of Calgary Psychology Department
- University of Calgary Psychology Graduate Program & Master of Education in School & Applied Child Psychology
- University of Lethbridge
- Campus Alberta Graduate Program in Counselling
- City University of Seattle
- Gonzaga University
- Loma Linda
Bachelor Degree Programs
These programs include a major in psychology or educational psychology:
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- Grant MacEwan University
- University of Lethbridge
- Athabasca University
- Canadian University College
- The King’s University College
- Concordia University College of Alberta
- Grande Prairie Regional College
- Red Deer College
- Taylor University College and Seminary
- Ambrose University College
- Mount Royal University
Ongoing Training & Online Programs
- Online PhD Programs in Psychology
- Find an online psychology degree program. More…
- Master of Health Management Program at McMaster University