Department of Psychology

Psychology Programs

With small class sizes and vibrant, student-focused faculty, our students learn and work in a supportive atmosphere that encourages real-world experience. With an active student society and one of the largest programs on campus, our students quickly become a part of the Saint Mary’s community. Our department is also recognized as the preeminent leader in Industrial/Organizational Psychology east of Montreal and is home to some of the only Law Psychology professors in the Maritimes.

Saint Mary’s students may take a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Honours programs available. Graduate programs include a Master in Applied Psychology (Forensic or Industrial/Organizational streams), and a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. 


40th Annual Psychology Student Research Conference

40th Annual Psychology Student Research Conference 

Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m. — all day
Location: McNally Main Theatre Auditorium
Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: 4:45-7:45 pm
Applications to present research: due by March 27, 2026

Free public admission through the day for oral and poster presentations, undergraduate and graduate student research and a keynote research lecture by Dr. Christopher Lively 

Evening reception includes awards for best student presentations and featuring keynote alumni speaker Jennaecia Lewis. 
Light refreshments provided

Tickets: $10 in the Psychology Department Office 
Questions or Volunteer: psych.conference@smu.ca
Applications to present research due: March 27, 2026
Apply now:


Contact Us:

CHAIRPERSON
Dr. David Bourgeois
McNally South 325
902-491-6330
psychchair@smu.ca 

GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Debra Gilin 
McNally South 321
902-420-6211
psychgpc@smu.ca 

FORENSIC AREA FACULTY LEAD 
Dr. Sky Stephens
McNally South 316
902-420- 5083
psychforensicgrad@smu.ca

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Jason Ivanoff
McNally South 317
902-491-6345
Jason.Ivanoff@smu.ca

DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Sarah Drew                         
McNally South 323                
902-420-5846                     
Sarah.Drew@smu.ca

psychology@smu.ca

Psychology Graduate Programs

Main Office Hours

Main Office Hours 

Monday to Friday 

 9:00 am - 4.30 pm 

Summer Hours

(Starting June 1st) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Contact us
Department of Psychology
902-496-8287
Mailing address:
McNally Building South Wing (MS 323)
923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS
B3H 3C3
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