Bachelor of Arts and Science - History & Psychology (Optional Co-op)

For the Bachelor of Arts and Science, students must complete two majors: an Arts major, and a Science major.

History History as an academic discipline examines the past to explain how society got to where it is today. The world is politically, economically, and socially complex; to engage it effectively and better understand society, historians must first understand the many historical factors that shaped society. Historians work to sharpen the collective memory of society.

History students will learn about great leaders of the past and what ordinary people believed and valued — how they lived, worshiped, worked, fought and died. Students will have the opportunity to take thematic and regional courses in ancient, medieval and modern history from the geographic areas that shaped the world today.

The University is confident that their courses, as well as their diverse areas of expertise, will offer something of interest to everyone studying history at University of Lethbridge.

Psychology Psychology delves into what makes people tick. Psychologists study the relationship between mind and behavior by investigating the nature of thought processes and behaviors in humans and other animals.

Psychologists also study the evolutionary, social and cultural factors affecting the development of human thoughts and behaviors, focusing on topics that have a direct bearing on people's day-to-day experience.

A major in Psychology will help students develop skills in analyzing and interpreting complex material, particularly as it relates to behavior. Students will learn theories of how people interpret the world and act in it, as well as theories of human behavior.

Psychology students will learn from those at the forefront of psychological research. The faculty members are regularly published in the top journals and make an ongoing contribution to an ever-advancing field.