Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies

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Student resources

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Student resources

Minor in Applications of Psychology & Leadership

Having good people skills is essential in almost every career. Thankfully, these are skills you can develop. Prepare yourself for the future with our new Minor in Applications of Psychology and Leadership. 

Minor
Darlene Clover studied adult education philosophies and practices of librarians and public art gallery and museum educators in Canada and the UK.

Research

Darlene Clover studied adult education philosophies and practices of librarians and public art gallery and museum educators in Canada and the UK.

Research
Aishah Bahktiar in a classroom

Educational psychology

Aishah Bahktiar chose the Education Psychology program to impact how learners learn, improve the learning experience and instill in students a sense of competency and confidence.

Educational psychology
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Leadership studies

Investigate the role of leaders and educators in modern society. Our flexible programs cover a broad range of themes from educational administration (like in this class) to community and cultural leadership.

Leadership studies
UVic alumna Marcena Louie

Find a fulfilling career

Indigenous Communities Counselling Psychology alumna Marcena Louie works at Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen, the Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections at Camosun College.

Career possibilities

Lead. Help. Learn.

Curious about the psychology of learning? Interested in the role of leaders in modern society? Want to make an impact in the lives of people and communities?

Leaders, activists, advocates, and educational psychologists support people to be successful—in all aspects of their lives. Our programs explore the nature of knowledge, its interpretations and how it's shared.

Find your edge in UVic's Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies.