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For a complete list of Psychology courses please click here.
 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Single Major

 

Students must complete 120 credits including a minimum of 66 credits in Psychology and 18 credits in Science as follows:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 3356

Design and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 3357

Design and Analysis II

3 cr.


PSYC 4005

Systems and Theories in Psychology

6 cr.


PSYC 4105

Senior Empirical Thesis

6 cr.



PSYC 2000, 3000 or 4000 level

36 cr.


Twelve credits from the following:

12 cr.



BIOL 1006

Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology



BIOL 1007

Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology



CHEM 1006

General Chemistry I


CHEM 1007

General Chemistry II​


MATH 1036 Calculus I

MATH 1037

Calculus II



PHYS 1006

General Physics I: Mechanics


PHYS 1007

General Physics II: Mechanical Wave, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics​


*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126, and PSYC 2127 with a minimum grade of 60% in each and PSYC 3356 and PSYC 3357 with a minimum grade of 70% in each.

 
It is recommended that students in this program take PHIL 2505 Reasoning and Logical Argument.
 
Students are limited to a maximum of 84 credits in Psychology.

Other Program Requirements


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

30 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

 
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Single Major

 

Students must complete 120 credits including a minimum of 66 credits in Psychology as follows:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 3356

Design and Analysis I

3 cr.


PSYC 4005

Systems and Theories in Psychology

6 cr.


PSYC 4105

Senior Empirical Thesis or



PSYC 4215

Senior Research Seminar

6 cr.


     


PSYC 2000, 3000 or 4000 level

39 cr.


*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126, PSYC 2127 and PSYC 3356 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.  Students who wish to take PSYC 4105 must complete both PSYC 3356 and PSYC 3357 with a minimum grade of 70% in each.

 
It is recommended that students in this program take PHIL 2505 Reasoning and Logical Argument.
 
Students are limited to a maximum of 84 credits in Psychology.
 

Other Program Requirements


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

42 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.
 
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Education (Concurrent)
 
For Concurrent BEd program information, please click here.
For Concurrent BEd degree requirements with a BA (Honours), please click here.
For Concurrent BEd degree requirements with a BSc (Honours), please click here.
 
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Combined Major

 

Students must complete 120 credits including a minimum of 42 credits in Psychology and a minimum of 42 credits in another discipline. The second major must include all of the required courses specified for that discipline. The Psychology requirements are:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 3356

Design and Analysis I

3 cr.


PSYC 4005

Systems and Theories in Psychology

6 cr.


PSYC 4105

Senior Empirical Thesis or



PSYC 4215

Senior Research Seminar

6 cr.


     


PSYC 2000, 3000 or 4000 level

15 cr.


*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126, PSYC 2127 and PSYC 3356 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.  Students who wish to take PSYC 4105 must complete both PSYC 3356 and PSYC 3357 with a minimum grade of 70% in each.

 
Students who are enrolled in a combined Psychology/Sociology major may elect to enroll in SOCI 2126 and SOCI 2127 rather than PSYC 2126 and PSYC 2127; in this case, these students must complete 21 credits in Psychology in addition to the required PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 3356, PSYC 4005 and PSYC 4105 (or PSYC 4215).
 
It is recommended that students in this program take PHIL 2505 Reasoning and Logical Argument.
 
Students are limited to a maximum of 84 credits in Psychology.
 

Other Program Requirements


Major 2

42 cr.


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

24 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.
 
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Bachelor of Science (3-Year General) - Single Major

 

Students must complete 90 credits including a minimum of 36 credits in Psychology and 18 credits in Science as follows:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 3356

Design and Analysis I

3 cr.

       


PSYC 2000 or 3000 level

21 cr.


Twelve credits from the following:

12 cr.



BIOL 1006

Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology



BIOL 1007

Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology



CHEM 1006

General Chemistry I



CHEM 1007

General Chemistry II​


MATH 1036

Calculus I



MATH 1037

Calculus II



PHYS 1006

General Physics I: Mechanics


PHYS 1007 General Physics II: Mechanical Wave, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics​

*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126, PSYC 2127, and PSYC 3356 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

 
Students are limited to a maximum of 54 credits in Psychology.
 

Other Program Requirements


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

30 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Science (3-Year General) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

 
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Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) - Single Major

 

Students must complete 90 credits including a minimum of 36 credits in Psychology as follows:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.



PSYC 2000 or 3000 level

24 cr.


*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126 and PSYC 2127 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

 
Students are limited to a maximum of 54 credits in Psychology.
 

Other Program Requirements


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

42 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

 
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Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) - Combined Major

 

Students must complete 90 credits including a minimum of 30 credits in Psychology and a minimum of 30 credits in another discipline. The second major must include all of the required courses specified for that discipline. The Psychology requirements are:


*

PSYC 1106

Introduction to Psychology I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 1107

Introduction to Psychology II

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2126

Scientific Method and Analysis I

3 cr.

*

PSYC 2127

Scientific Method and Analysis II

3 cr.

       
  PSYC 2000 or 3000 level
18 cr.

*Students must complete PSYC 1106, PSYC 1107, PSYC 2126 and PSYC 2127 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

 

Students who are enrolled in a combined Psychology/Sociology major may elect to enroll in SOCI 2126 and SOCI 2127 rather than PSYC 2126 and PSYC 2127: in this case, students must complete 24 credits in Psychology in addition to the required PSYC 1106 and PSYC 1107.

 
Students are limited to a maximum of 54 credits in Psychology.
 
Other Program Requirements

Major 2

30 cr.


Humanities

6 cr.


Science

6 cr.


Electives

18 cr.


For complete Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

 
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Minor

A minor in Psychology is available to students pursuing a major in another discipline. The minor in Psychology consists of a minimum of 30 credits, with at least six credits at the first year level and at least six credits at the upper year level.   Cross-coded and cross-listed courses may count towards a minor if they have not been used elsewhere to complete program requirements.  A minimum grade of 60% is required in the introductory course(s) presented for the minor.
 
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Certificate in Neuroscience

The certificate in Neuroscience provides students in an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology or an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an opportunity for interdisciplinary research that considers the processes of the brain at all phylogenetic levels.
 
Students must complete all of the following within the BSc Honours Biology or BSc Honours Psychology:
       
  BIOL 1006 Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology
3 cr.
  BIOL 2206 Introduction to Biochemistry
3 cr.
  BIOL 2706 Human Anatomy and Physiology I;
3 cr.
  BIOL 4557 Developmental and Behavioural Genetics
3 cr.
  CHEM 1006 General Chemistry I
3 cr.
CHEM 1007 General Chemistry II​ 3 cr.​
  PSYC 1106 Introduction to Psychology I
3 cr.
  PSYC 2605 Behavioural Neuroscience
6 cr.
  PSYC 2906 Sensation
3 cr.
 
 
One of:  
3 cr.
  PSYC 3506 Neuropharmacology
  PSYC 4616 Neural Bases of Consciousness  
  PSYC 4706 Advanced Neuroanatomy
One of:  
3 cr.
  BIOL 3717  Animal Behaviour or
  PSYC 2206 Learning I
One of:  
6 cr.
* BIOL 4995 Thesis or  
* PSYC 4105 Senior Empirical Thesis  
 
   
The following courses are highly recommended:  
  BIOL 2557 Genetics  
  BIOL 2707 Human Anatomy and Physiology II  
  CHEM 2106 An Introduction to Analytic Chemistry  
  CHEM 2306 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I  
  CHEM 2307 Introduction to Organic Chemistry II  
  PSYC 3307 Learning II  
       

*The thesis must be conducted in a Neuroscience area.

 
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Psychology Courses

  PSYC 1036 Applied Developmental Psychology
  PSYC 1106 Introduction to Psychology I
  PSYC 1107 Introduction to Psychology II
  PSYC 2006 Childhood Development
  PSYC 2007 Adult Development
  PSYC 2020 Developmental Psychology for Educators
  PSYC 2126 Scientific Method and Analysis I
  PSYC 2127 Scientific Method and Analysis II
  PSYC 2206 Learning I (formerly PSYC 3306)
  PSYC 2257 Psychology of Art I (formerly PSYC 2255)
  PSYC 2267 Psychology of Art II (formerly PSYC 2255)
  PSYC 2306 Psychology of Industry and Work I
  PSYC 2307 Psychology of Industry and Work II
  PSYC 2506 Health Psychology
  PSYC 2605 Behavioural Neuroscience
  PSYC 2616 Theories of Personality (formerly PSYC 2615)
  PSYC 2715 Biological Psychology
  PSYC 2716 Emotion (formerly PSYC 2705)
  PSYC 2806 Sports Psychology
  PSYC 2807 Introduction to Social Psychology (formerly PSYC 3806)
  PSYC 2906 Sensation
  PSYC 2907 Perception
  PSYC 3105 Comparative Psychology
  PSYC 3216 Psychological Measurement I: Measuring Achievement
  PSYC 3217 Psychological Measurement II: Measuring Attitude, Personality, Interest, Intelligence and Other Psychological Constructs
  PSYC 3307 Learning II
  PSYC 3356 Design and Analysis I
  PSYC 3357 Design and Analysis II
  PSYC 3405 Psychology of Education
  PSYC 3506 Neuropharmacology
  PSYC 3606 Psychopathology I
  PSYC 3607 Psychopathology II
  PSYC 3615 Psychological Disorders in Children
  PSYC 3616 Personality and Adjustment (formerly PSYC 2615)
  PSYC 3636 Psychology of Corrections (formerly PSYC 3635)
  PSYC 3705 Cognitive Psychology
  PSYC 3716 Motivation (formerly PSYC 2705)
  PSYC 3807 Applied Social Psychology
  PSYC 3906 Special Topics in Psychology I
  PSYC 3907 Special Topics in Psychology II
  PSYC 3916 Advanced Readings in Psychology
  PSYC 3917 Special Projects Course
  PSYC 3926 Special Topics in Psychology III
  PSYC 3927 Special Topics in Psychology IV
  PSYC 4005 Systems and Theories in Psychology
  PSYC 4105 Senior Empirical Thesis
  PSYC 4206 Clinical Psychology I: Introduction to Counselling
  PSYC 4207 Clinical Psychology II: Introduction to Assessment
  PSYC 4215 Senior Research Seminar
  PSYC 4257 Multivariate Statistics (formerly PSYC 3257)
  PSYC 4616 Neural Bases of Consciousness
  PSYC 4637 Psychology of Crime and Victimization (formerly PSYC 3635)
  PSYC 4706 Advanced Neuroanatomy
       
Cross Listed Courses
The following courses may be credited towards Psychology:
BIOL 3717 Animal Behaviour
BIOL 4557 Developmental and Behavioural Genetics
CRJS 3106 Forensic Psychology I
CRJS 3107 Forensic Psychology II
 
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