Introducing subdiciplines in psychology
At the undergraduate level, most Canadian universities strive to teach students a well-rounded understanding of the discipline, including its many subdisciplines. Specialized training within these subdisciplines typically occurs through graduate training. The following section provides brief overviews of some of the primary subdisciplines in psychology. The intention of this section is not to be exhaustive. Rather, we hope it inspires readers to explore further and seek out more detailed information.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
There are many subdisciplines of psychology that are not covered in this guide—indeed, there are 35 sections within the Canadian Psychological Association where professionals with shared interests in subdisciplines connect, and there are 54 within the American Psychological Association. Please visit the following links for more information on subdisciplines in psychology, such as addiction psychology, Black psychology, environmental psychology, and more: https://cpa.ca/sections/ https://www.apa.org/about/division
