Psychologists
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
A psychologist studies how we think, feel and behave from a scientific viewpoint and applies this knowledge to help people understand, explain and change their behaviour. Some psychologists work primarily as researchers and faculty at universities and at governmental and non-governmental organizations. Others work primarily as practitioners in hospitals, schools, clinics, correctional facilities, employee assistance programs and private offices. Others works as consultants to corporations and various organizations. Many psychologists are active in both research and practice.(Canadian Psychological Association)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- What is a Psychologist? - from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Careers in Psychology - American Psychological Association (APA)
- A Day in the Life of a Psychologist - The Princeton Review (U.S.)
- Sokanu - occupational info and videos (U.S.):
- Clinical & Counselling Psychology: O*NET Online:
- Child / Developmental Psychology:
- Developmental Psychology Section - CPA
- Development Psychology (Division 7) - APA
- European Association of Developmental Psychology
- Forensic Psychology:
- Criminal Justice Psychology - CPA
- Information on Forensic Psychology (Clinical, Developmental, Social, Community) - Dr. Gail Anderson's "All You Ever Wanted to Know about Forensic Science But Didn't Know Who To Ask" - see page 4 of Table of Contents
- American Board of Forensic Psychology
- Careers in Psychology & the Law - APA
- UM Forensic Psychiatry Program at Health Sciences Centre - also provides educational experiences for psychology
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology:
- O*NET Online - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Canadian Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (U.S.)
- Social Psychology:
- Sports Psychology:
- Neurological Psychology:
- O*NET Online - Neuropsychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Society for Psychophysiological Research
- Canadian Association of Neuroscience
- Brain Canada
- Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
- Environmental Psychology:
- Environmental Psychology - CPA
- Student's Corner (interviews with graduate students)
- Environmental Psychology - APA
- Environmental Psychologist - ECO Canada
- Society for Environmental Population and Conservation Psychology
- International Association of People-Environment Studies (IAPA)
- Grand Challenges in Environmental Psychology - Frontiers in Psychology
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit U of M's faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
Exploring Other Education Options
- CPA Accredited Programs - by specialty discipline
- CPA Graduate Guide - overview of Canadian university programs and degrees offered
- Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs - Directory
- Canadian Society of I/O Psychology - Masters & PhD Programs
- Peterson's Graduate Study Guide - information on graduate programs in psychology in Canada and the U.S.
- Search Other Education Directories
Information for foreign-trained Psychologists - Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Collective Agreements for hospitals and health centres in MB (view salary surveys) -Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals
Professional Associations Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Manitoba Psychological Society
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Psychological Association of Manitoba
- Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Universities Canada - member universities
- Manitoba Psychological Society Directory - Find a Psychologist
- Canadian Association for Neuroscience - Research Links
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research - directory of organizations
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. Refer to societies and organizations listed above may also provide additional job postings. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
- Psyc Careers - APA
- Manitoba Psychological Society (Employment Opportunities)
- Manitoba Government Jobs
- University Affairs - search for jobs in Canadian universities
- ChronicleVitae - search for US academic and related positions from the Chronicle of Higher Education
Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Get Psyched - Undergraduate Training in Psychology at U of M
- Planning a Career in Psychology: A Canadian Perspective for University Bound and Beginning University Students (2009) - from the CPA and Canadian Association of School Psychologists
- Applying to Graduate School in Psychology - CPA
- Psychology Student Resources - CPA
- The Psychology Foundation of Canada
- Centre for Learning and Career Development - APA
- Selling the Couch - Podcast about starting and running a private practice in therapy
- Getting in: a step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology - Book available at Dafoe library