Fall 2021 Viewbook - Bishop's University

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PSYCHOLOGY ubishops.ca/psych Honours, Psychology

RELIGION ubishops.ca/religion Honours, Religion

SOCIOLOGY ubishops.ca/sociology

Honours, Sociology (with or without Concentration) Major, Sociology (with or without Concentration) Minor, Sociology Minor, Criminology Minor, Gerontology Minor, Gender, Diversity & Equity Studies Certificate, Gerontology Certificate, Gender, Diversity & Equity Studies Students pursuing the Major or Honours degree must choose a concentration among the following: Global Studies and Empire The Department provides students with theoretical and methodological tools and substantive insights which can assist them in understanding social life, social organization, and action. Our programs are designed to provide students with a broad intel- lectual and sociological background which will help prepare them for a variety of careers and for ad- vanced study at graduate school. The small size of our program and the dedication of our faculty allow us to provide personal attention to students and extensive access to faculty. Having relatively few requirements within the Major, we allow students substantial flexibility in meeting individual intellec- tual pursuits. Criminology, Law, and Social Policy Gender, Diversity and Equity Studies Family, Health and Community

Honours, Applied Psychology Honours, Neuroscience (B.Sc.) Major, Psychology Major, Applied Psychology Major, Neuroscience (B.Sc.) Minor, Psychology

Major, Religion Minor, Religion

The Religion Department is a community of stu- dents and faculty engaged in the exploration of religion: the different ways faith is expressed and practiced, the historical and cultural contexts of religions and their texts, as well as the interconnec- tions between religion and other areas of human life — philosophical thought, the psychological, social, political, and economic dimensions, and the presence of religion and religious symbols in liter- ature and fine arts, etc. To encourage creative and independent thinking, we emphasize the study of primary texts, rather than simply reading what other people have written about those texts.

Minor, Contemplative Studies Certificate, Human Psychology Graduate Certificate, Knowledge Mobilization Psychology is the science of how we think, feel and behave. It is a field with both broad purpose in en- hancing our knowledge of human behaviour, as well as having important applications for the local and wider community.

Career possibilities Health and education related fields CLSCs or hospitals Community organizations Correctional facilities Government Human resources International aid Management Municipal services Non-profit organizations Correctional facilities Sales and representation University or private laboratories Youth services

Career possibilities Business Foreign and domestic community outreach and service Government and public services Law Library science Museum curatorship Pastoral roles Publishing Teaching Travel

Career possibilities Communications, media and journalism Gerontology Health and social services Law, corrections and law enforcement Management and business Public and international service Rehabilitation consulting Social work

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