Psychology - Programs of Study
PSYCHOLOGY: PROGRAMS OF STUDY


General Psychology
Honours Psychology
Honours Psychology with Thesis
Honours Developmental Psychology
Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis
Combined B.Sc. Honours Program in Biological Sciences and Psychology: Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience
Combined Honours Programs in Psychology
Combined Honours Programs in Psychology with Thesis
Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology
Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology with Thesis


Minor, general degree, four-year Honours degree(with and without Thesis), and combined four-year Honours degree programs are available in Psychology. In addition, Development Psychology Honours (with and without Thesis) and combined four-year Honours in Developmental Psychology, as well as a Combined Honours B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and Psychology: Behaviour, Cognition, and Neuroscience, are available.

Minor in Psychology

Requirements: Six courses in Psychology, including 46-115, 46-116, and four courses at the 200 level or above.

Minor in Child Psychology

Requirements: Six courses in Psychology, including 46-115, 46-116, and four of 46-223, 46-224, 46-322, 46-324, 47-327, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, and 46-427.
General Psychology

Total courses: thirty.

Major requirements: ten courses, including 46-115 and 46-116; plus at least one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236; and at least two 300-level courses.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): eight courses including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) three courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(c) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

Honours Psychology

This program is one of two four-year Honours programs in psychology. It is intended for students who wish to study the discipline of psychology over a four-year period, including those who might wish to study at the graduate level in professions or disciplines other than psychology.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; plus at least one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236. The total number of courses must include at least four 300-level courses and three 400-level courses.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): six courses, consisting of
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages or Science.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology.
(c) ten courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year: 46-115 and 46-116.

Second Year: 02-250, 46-229 or 46-230, and one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236.

Third or Fourth Year: 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358.

Honours Psychology with Thesis

This program is oriented primarily toward students with a serious interest in psychological research and/or who intend to study at the graduate level in psychology, or perhaps in related areas such as sociology, anthropology, criminology, or social work. Students taking this program should be able to do independent research (thesis) work, and have competence in statistics and research methods. In the fourth year, the program requires completion within a two-term period (Fall and Winter terms only) of a thesis. The thesis is an independent research study, completed in conjunction with a program advisor. Entry to the fourth year thesis courses, 46-496 and 46-497, requires psychology and cumulative course averages of at least 8.0. Students should consult with a Psychology program advisor before undertaking an Honours Psychology with Thesis program.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-496, and 46-497; and at least one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236. The total number of courses must include at least four 300-level courses and three 400-level courses.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): six courses consisting of
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages, or Science.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(c) ten courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year: 46-115 and 46-116.

Second Year: 02-250, 46-229 or 46-230, and one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236.

Third Year: 46-313, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358.

Fourth Year: 46-496 and 46-497.

Honours Developmental Psychology

This program is one of two four-year Honours programs in developmental psychology. It is intended for students who wish to study the discipline of lifespan developmental psychology (child, adolescent, and/or adult development) over a four-year periold, including those who might wish to study at the graduate level in professions or disciplines other than psychology.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: 18 courses, including 46-115 & 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-320, 46-353, 46-427 and at least two 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and two 400-level courses from the following list: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-325, 46-327, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425.

Option requirements:
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages or Science.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) two courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(c) thirteen courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis

This program is oriented primarily toward students with a serious interest in psychological research and/or who intend to study at the graduate level in psychology, or perhaps in related areas such as sociology, anthropology, criminology, or social work. Students taking this program should be able to do independent research (thesis) work, and have competence in statistics and research methods. In the fourth year, the program requires completion within a two-term period (Fall and Winter terms only) of a thesis. The thesis is an independent research study, completed in conjunction with a program advisor. Entry to the fourth year thesis courses, 46-496 and 46-497, requires psychology and cumulative course averages of at least 8.0. Students should consult with a Psychology program advisor before undertaking an Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis program.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: 18 courses, including 46-115 and 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, 46-353, 46-427, 46-496 and 46-497, and at least two 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and two 400-level courses from the following list: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-325, 46-327, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425.

Option requirements:
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages or Science.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) two courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(c) thirteen courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

Combined B.Sc. Honours Program in Biological Sciences and Psychology: Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a strong and growing field that strives to understand brain function at the molecular, behavioural and cognitive levels. This interdisciplinary program comprises required courses primarily from the departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology. Students also participate in biweekly research colloquia. In their final year, students prepare a research-based thesis in behaviour, cognition or neuroscience. Students must maintain a G.P.A. of 8.0 or higher in Biology and Psychology courses.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements-Biological Sciences: 55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 55-341, 55-485; plus four additional Biology courses.

Major requirements:-Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-223, 46-256 (or 46-336), 46-313, 46-322 (or 46-323), 46-353, 46-335 (or 46-355), 46-358, 46-457 and one other Psychology course.

Major requirements: Biological Sciences or Psychology: one of 55-320, 46-229, or 46-230; and either 55-420 (a 6.00 credit course), or 46-496 and 46-497. (The Psychology thesis will be within the subject area of behavioural and cognitive neuroscience.)

Other requirements:
(a) 65-205 (or 02-250);
(b) one pair of both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205, or both 61-140 and 61-141, or both 67-100 and 67-102;
(c) 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261;
(d) one course from Arts;
(e) one course from Social Sciences (excluding Psychology);
(f) four additional courses at the 300 level or above in Biology, Psychology, or Chemistry;
(g) two courses from any area of study, including Psychology and Biology.

Noncredit requirement: Colloquia and Seminars in Current Behaviour, Cognitive and Neuroscience Research: bi-weekly presentations of recent research by researchers within the university and from other universities and research institutions. Attendance by key faculty members and all students is mandatory.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

First Year: ten courses, including 55-140 and 55-141, 59-140 and 59-141, 46-115 and 46-116, and 65-205 (or 02-250); and at least one pair of both 64-140 and 64-141 or both 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205, or both 61-140 and 61-141, or both 67-100 and 67-102. (If 64-140 is selected, 62-130 or 62-140 should also be taken in the Fall semester.)

Second Year: ten courses, including 55-210, 55-211, 46-229 or 46-230*, 55-213, 46-223, 46-256, 59-230 and 59-261.

Third Year: ten courses, including 55-320*, 55-341, 46-353, 46-358, 46-313, and 46-336.

Fourth Year: ten courses, including 46-322 (or 46-323), 55-485, 46-355, 46-457, and a research Project (55-420, or 46-496 and 46-497).

*Students will take one of 46-229 or 46-230 in second year or 55-320 in third year.

Recommended additional Biology courses: 55-204, 55-205, 55-324, 55-325, 55-350, 55-355, 55-440, 55-484.

Recommended additional Science options: 59-291, 59-361 (or 59-362), 59-365, 59-466.

Combined Honours Programs in Psychology

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Psychology: fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, and 46-320; plus one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236; and one of 46-335, 46-353 or 46-358. The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.

Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): eight courses including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding
Social Sciences.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.

Combined Honours Programs in Psychology with Thesis

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements-Psychology: fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, and 46-320; plus 46-313 or an equivalent statistics course from another area of study; plus one of 46-220, 46-223, or 46-236; plus one of 46-335, 46-353 or 46-358; and 46-496 and 46-497.

The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses. Entry to the fourth year thesis courses, 46-496 and 46-497, requires psychology and cumulative course averages of at least 8.0. Students should consult with a Psychology program advisor before undertaking a combined Honours in Psychology with Thesis program.

Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): eight courses including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.

Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Developmental Psychology: fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-320, 46-353, 46-427, and six of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-313, 46-322, 46-323, 46-325, 46-327, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425. The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.

Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

Option requirements - (see 2.4 for subject areas): eight courses including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.

Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology with Thesis

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Developmental Psychology: fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-229 or 46-230, 46-313 or an equivalent statistics course from another area of study, 46-320, 46-353, 46-427, 46-496, 46-497, and five of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-325, 46-327, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425. The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses. Entry to the fourth year thesis courses, 46-496 and 46-497, requires psychology and cumulative course averages of at least 8.0. Students should consult with a Psychology program advisor before undertaking a Combined Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis program.

Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): eight courses including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250;
(b) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.