Sandra Ziolkowski, PhD, MSc, BSc
Contact
Honors Advisor, Faculty of Arts/Science, Faculty of Arts - Psychology Dept
- sandra.ziolkowski@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-2530
- Address
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P-247 Bio Science - Psychology Wing
11355 - Saskatchewan DriveEdmonton ABT6G 2E9
Overview
About
My professional career in the Department of Psychology began in 2003 as the Coordinator of the Internship Program in Psychology. As of July 2024 I am the Psychology Honors Program Advisor. My career prior to joining the Psychology Department was in Children's Mental Health as Director of Research and Evaluation. I continue to be interested in the area of child and adolescent mental health, in areas including eating disorders, family therapy, and alternative methods of treatment. I also have keen interest in program evaluation and strongly believe in evidence-based therapy. Although I am not now directly involved in conducting research, I enjoy learning about diverse topics in psychology by supervising students' individual study projects. Recent topics include student stress, couples therapy, and history of treating psychiatric disorders in North America.
Courses
PSYCH 300 - Honors Seminar I
A range of conceptual and methodological issues in psychology are considered, and students receive intensive training and practice in both written and oral communications. Restricted to, and required of, third-year students in the Arts Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 309 - Honors Seminar I
A range of conceptual and methodological issues in psychology are considered, and students receive intensive training and practice in both written and oral communications. Pre-requisite: A committed Thesis Supervisor and approval of the Psychology Honors Advisors. Restricted to, and required of, students in their first year in the Science Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Science]
PSYCH 310 - Foundations in Professional Competencies
This course is a practical competencies development course open to all students interested in acquiring skills relevant to the workplace. The course focuses on professional development, including skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to make contributions in a team environment. The emphasis is on hands-on practice of skills considered applicable after graduation. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105, and a 200-level PSYCH class. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 390 - Honors Thesis I: Research Apprenticeship
Under the direction of a Faculty member, students pursue a topic of interest leading to the development of a thesis proposal (the proposed research is completed in PSYCH 499). The work normally involves both directed readings and empirical research experience. Note: Must be taken twice in the first year in the Honors program. In the first year in the Honors Program students must complete a formal presentation (i.e., oral or poster) about their research progress. This is typically done at the annual Honors Psychology Conference. Other public venues can fulfill this requirement, with approval by the Honors advisor. Prerequisite: A committed Thesis Supervisor. Restricted to, and required of, students in their first year in the Science Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Science]
PSYCH 399 - Honors Thesis I: Research Apprenticeship
Under the direction of a Faculty member, students pursue a topic of interest leading to the development of a thesis proposal and, during their fourth year, the thesis research. The work normally involves both directed readings and empirical research experience. Restricted to, and required of, third-year students in the Arts Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 400 - Honors Seminar II
A continuation of PSYCH 300, with an emphasis on the development of professional skills. Topics include the new information technologies, the publication process, ethical issues, and the application of research findings to real-world problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 300. Restricted to, and required of, fourth-year students in the Arts Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 409 - Honors Seminar II
A continuation of PSYCH 309, with an emphasis on the development of professional skills. Topics include the new information technologies, the publication process, ethical issues, and the application of research findings to real-world problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 309 and a committed Thesis Supervisor and approval of the Psychology Honors Advisor. Restricted to, and required of, students in their second year in the Science Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Science]
PSYCH 490 - Honors Thesis II: Thesis Research
Under the direction of a faculty member, students conduct an empirical research project culminating in the Honors Thesis. Prerequisite: PSYCH 399. Restricted to, and required of, fourth-year students in the Arts Honors psychology program. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 499 - Honors Thesis II: Thesis Research
Under the direction of a faculty member, students conduct an empirical research project culminating in the Honors Thesis. Note: Must be taken twice in the second year in the Honors program. In the second year in the Honors Program students must formally present the results of their thesis research. This is typically done at the annual Honors Psychology Conference. Other public venues can fulfill this requirement, with approval by the Honors advisor. Prerequisite: PSYCH 390 and a committed Thesis Supervisor. Restricted to, and required of, students in their second year in the Science Honors Psychology program. [Faculty of Science]