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Program Overview
Mental Health Studies is a sub-discipline in the field of Psychology that examines psychological well-being and mental disorders. This program focuses on processes relevant to abnormal thought, feelings and behaviour. The program seeks to understand the causes of mental disorders from the level of the brain to the impact on everyday life. Students in this program are often interested in moving into careers in the mental health field. The program aims to provide preparation for students in fields such as clinical psychology, psychiatry or psychiatric social work. Programs in Psychology and Mental Health Studies cannot be combined.
Complementary Programs: Neuroscience, Health Studies, Human Biology, Sociology, Anthropology, Linguistics.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- Communication (oral and written)
- Interpersonal abilities
- Mediate and negotiate
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Research
- Teamwork
- Planning/Organizing
- Problem-solving and reasoning
- Leadership
2. Careers for Graduates
- Case Manager in Social Services
- Psychometrist’s Assistant in Psychological Services
- Research Assistant in Hospitals
- Human Resource Assistant in Business
- Youth Worker in Community Services
- Marketing Representative in Business Services
- Employment Consultant in Non-Profits
3. Further Education
- Psychology
- Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Education
- Medicine
- Law
- ABA Behaviour Therapy
- Human Resources
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Ainsley Lawson, psychology-undergraduate@utsc.utoronto.ca
- Mental Health Studies Librarian: Sarah Guay, sarah.guay@utoronto.ca,
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213 | 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157 | 416-208-4760
- Psychology and Neuroscience Departmental Association