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PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAMS
General Psychology
General Child Psychology
Honours Psychology
Honours Psychology with Thesis
Honours Developmental Psychology
Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis
BSc Honours Program in Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience (Joint program with Biological Sciences)
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
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - Psychology
Minor in Child Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Concurrent General Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Direct admission from High School Only)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Business Administration and Psychology) (with/without thesis)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Business Administration and Psychology) with Specialization in Human Resources Management and Industrial Organizational Psychology (with/without thesis)
Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies and Psychology

DISABILITY STUDIES (joint programs with Social Work)
BA Honours in Disability Studies
Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Disabilities Studies
Combined Honours BA in Disabilities Studies
Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies and Psychology
Minor in Disability Studies
BA Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) - Degree Completion Program
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for College of Applied Arts and Technology Graduates - Degree Completion Program

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
General Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Your Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
General Child Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Honours Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Honours Psychology with Thesis for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Honours Developmental Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) with Autism and Behavioural Sciences (ABS) Post-Graduate Certificate Program from Fanshawe College, Lambton College and St. Clair College
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology (Honours) with Autism and Behavioural Sciences (ABS) Post-Graduate Certificate Program from Fanshawe College, Lambton College and St. Clair College


Additional Information: GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS


General Psychology

Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
thirty.
(a) ten courses, including 46-115 and 46-116, and at least two 300-level courses.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) six courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, four psychology courses.
Third Year: two 300-level psychology courses, two additional psychology courses.


General Child Psychology

Degree Requirements:

Total courses: thirty
(a)
ten courses including 46-115, 46-116, 46-223; at least four courses from the following list: 46-224, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327; three additional courses
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) six courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, 46-223, one of: 46-224, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327; two additional psychology courses.
Third Year: three of: 46-224, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327; one additional psychology course.


Honours Psychology
This program 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.


Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
forty.
(a) eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358. The total number of courses must include at least four 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, 46-230, three additional psychology courses.
Third Year: 46-320, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two additional 300-level psychology courses, two additional psychology courses.
Fourth Year: two 400-level courses, four additional psychology courses.


Honours Psychology with Thesis
This program is oriented primarily toward students with a serious interest in psychological research who intend to study at the graduate level in psychology. 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 research advisor. Entry to the fourth year thesis course, 46-496, requires a cumulative course average of at least 75% and a major course average of at least 78%.

Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
forty.
(a) eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, 46-331, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-496 and 46-497. The total number of courses must include at least four 300-level courses and four 400-level courses
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115,46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, 46-230, three additional psychology courses.
Third Year: 46-313, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two additional psychology courses.
Fourth Year: 46-496 and 46-497, two 400-level courses, two additional psychology courses.


Honours Developmental Psychology
This program is intended for students who wish to study the discipline of life span developmental psychology (child, adolescent, and/or adult development) over a four-year period, including those who might wish to study at the graduate level in professions or disciplines other than psychology.


Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
forty.
(a) eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-427, and at least two 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and one 400-level courses from the following list: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) eight courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year:
01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year:
02-250, 46-230, two of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225; one additional psychology course.
Third Year:
46-320, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two of: 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327; two additional psychology courses.
Fourth Year:
46-427, two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; three additional psychology courses.

Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis
This program is oriented primarily toward students with a serious interest in psychological research who intend to study at the graduate level in psychology. 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 research advisor. Entry to the fourth year thesis course, 46-496, requires a cumulative course average of at least 75% and a major course average of at least 78%.


Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
forty.

(a) eighteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, 46-331, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-427, 46-496 and 46-497; and at least two 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and one 400-level courses from the following list: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) eight courses from any area of study, excludin
g Psychology.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, 46-230, two of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225; one additional psychology course.
Third Year: 46-313, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two of: 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327.
Fourth Year: 46-427, 46-496, 46-497, two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; one additional psychology course.


Combined Honours Psychology Programs

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.


Degree Requirements:

Total courses:
forty.
(a)fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, and 46-320 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.
(b) Course Requirements - Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250;

(e) two courses from Arts;
(f) two courses from Languages or Science;
(g) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(h) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year:
01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year:
02-250, 46-230, two additional psychology courses.
Third Year:
46-320, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two additional 300-level psychology courses.
Fourth Year:
two 400-level psychology courses, three additional psychology courses.

Combined Honours Programs in Psychology with Thesis

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.

Degree Requirements

Total courses:
forty.

(a) fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320, 46-331; plus 46-313 or an equivalent statistics course from another area of study; 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 course, 46-496, requires a cumulative course averages of at least 75% and a major course average of at least 78%.
(b) Course requirements - Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250;
(e) two courses from Arts;
(f) two courses from Languages or Science;
(g) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(h) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year:
01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year:
02-250, 46-230, two additional psychology courses.
Third Year:
46-313 or equivalent, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358.
Fourth Year:
46-496, 46-497, five additional psychology courses.

Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology

Program Regulation:

Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.

Degree Requirements

Total courses:
forty.

(a) fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-427, and six of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428. The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.
(b) Course requirements - Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250;
(e) two courses from Arts;
(f) two courses from Languages or Science;
(g) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(h) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year: 01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 02-250, 46-230, two of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225.
Third Year: 46-320, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two of: 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327.
Fourth Year: 46-427, one of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; one of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; two additional psychology courses.


Combined Honours Programs in Developmental Psychology with Thesis

Program Regulation:

Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.

Degree Requirements

Total courses:
forty.
(a)fourteen courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-313 or an equivalent statistics course from another area of study, 46-320, 46-331, 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358, 46-427, 46-496, 46-497, and four of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428. The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses. Entry to the fourth year thesis course, 46-496, requires a cumulative course average of at least 75% and a major course average of at least 78%.
(b) Course requirements - Other Subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250;
(e) two courses from Arts;
(f) two courses from Languages or Science;
(g) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(h) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
First Year:
01-150, 01-151, 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year:
02-250, 46-230, two of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225.
Third Year:
46-313 or equivalent, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; one of: 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327.
Fourth Year:
46-427, 46-496, 46-497, one of: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428.

Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - Psychology (Thesis) and Psychology

Psychology (With Thesis)
Major Concentration:
46-115; 46-116; 46-230; 02-250; 46-313; 46-320; 46-331; 46-496; 46-497*; one of 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; two additional Psychology courses.
*46-496 and 46-497 will take the place of 56-420. An additional course from FASS or Science will need to be completed.


Psychology (Without Thesis)

Major Concentration:
46-115; 46-116; 46-230; 02-250; 46-313; 46-320; 46-331; one of 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; two additional Psychology courses.

Minor Concentration:
46-115; 46-116; two 200-level courses; one 300-level course; one 400-level course.

Recommended Course Sequence for the Major Concentration

First Year: 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: 46-230, one additional psychology course.
Third Year: one of: 46-335 or 46-353 or 46-358; two 300-level psychology courses, one additional psychology course.
Fourth Year: one 300-level or 400-level psychology course, one 400-level psychology course.

Recommended Course Sequence for the Minor Concentration

First Year: 46-115, 46-116.
Second Year: two 200-level psychology courses.
Third Year: one 300-level psychology course.
Fourth Year: one 400-level psychology course.


Minor in Child Psychology

Requirements: Six courses in Psychology, including 46-115, 46-116, and four of 46-223, 46-224, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327, 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, and 46-427.

Minor in Psychology

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

General Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: fifteen, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 15 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) seven courses, including 46-115, two 300-level courses; and four 200, 300 or 400-level courses (excluding 46-223).
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(d) 02-250;
(e) four courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 46-115, 02-250, three 200, 300 or 400-level psychology courses, two courses from Arts, Languages or Science; one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences; two courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).
Fourth Year: one 200, 300 or 400 level psychology course, two 300-level psychology courses; two courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).

General Child Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: fifteen, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 15 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) seven courses, including 46-115, 46-224, 46-324, 46-327, three 200, 300 or 400 level courses (excluding 46-223).
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(d) 02-250;
(e) four courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 46-115, 46-224, 02-250, three 200, 300 or 400-level psychology courses, two courses from Arts, Languages or Science, one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences, one course from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).
Fourth Year: 46-324, 46-327, three courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).

Honours Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: twenty, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) eleven courses, including 46-115, 46-230, 46-320, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; two 300-level courses, three 400-level courses, two additional 200, 300 or 400-level courses (excluding 02-46-223).
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(d) 02-250;
(e) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding:46-116, 46-223).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 02-250, 46-115, 46-230, two 200, 300 or 400-level psychology courses (excluding 02-46-223), two courses from Arts, Languages or Science, one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences, two courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).
Fourth Year: 46-320, one of 46-335, 46-353 or 46-358; two 300-level psychology courses, three 400-level psychology courses, three courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).

Honours Psychology with Thesis for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates- Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements:

Total courses: twenty, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) eleven courses including 46-115, 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; 46-496, 46-497, one 400-level course, two 200-, 300- or 400-level courses (excluding 46-223).
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences
(d) 02-250;
(e) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 02-250, 46-115, 46-230, 46-320, 46-331, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358, two courses from Arts, Languages or Science, one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences, one course from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).
Fourth Year: 46-313, 46-496, 46-497, one 400-level psychology course, two 200, 300 or 400 level psychology courses (excluding 46-223), four courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).

Honours Developmental Psychology for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: twenty, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) eleven courses including 46-115, one of: 46-224 or 46-225; 46-230, 46-320, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; two 300-level courses, one 400-level course, one 200-, 300-, or 400-level course.
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(d) 02-250;
(e) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 02-250, 46-115, one of: 46-224 or 46-225; 46-230, 46-320, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358, one 200-, 300-, or 400-level psychology course (excluding 46-223), two courses from Languages or Science, one course from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116, 46-223).
Fourth Year: two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428, one additional 400-level course, two 300-level psychology courses, one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences (excluding 95-398), four courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).

Honours Developmental Psychology with Thesis for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Psychology academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: twenty, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Psychology Undergraduate Program Chair (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) eleven courses including 46-115, one of: 46-224 or 46-225; 46-230, 46-313, 46-320, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; 46-331, two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428; 46-496, 46-497;
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(c) one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(d) 02-250;
(e) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.

Recommended Course Sequence
Third Year: 02-250, 46-115, one of: 46-224 or 46-225; 46-230, 46-320, one of: 46-335, 46-353, 46-358; 46-331, two courses from Arts, Languages or Science, one course from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
Fourth Year: 46-313, 46-496, 46-497, two of: 46-421, 46-422, 46-423, 46-424, 46-425, 46-428, five courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding: 46-116, 46-223).

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) with Autism and Behavioural Sciences (ABS) Post-Graduate Certificate program from Fanshawe College, Lambton College or St. Clair College
Students interested in this degree completion program will apply to Fanshawe College, Lambton College, or St. Clair College for admission into the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate program after having successfully completed 30 semester courses towards their Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Admission to the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate program is at the discretion of the College. Students who have successfully completed the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College, Lambton College, or St. Clair College with a minimum 70% cumulative average are eligible to transfer 10 semester courses from the Post-Graduate Certificate program toward their Honours BA. A minimum course average of 60% is required for transfer credit to be granted. Students who receive the 10 semester transfer credit will be eligible to apply to graduate from their Honours BA in Psychology or Honours BA in Developmental Psychology, provided they meet the standing required for graduation from the program.

Degree Requirements
Total courses: thirty.
(a)10 psychology courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) six courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Only University of Windsor courses will count towards the calculation of a student’s major average. Transfer credits are not assigned a grade.


Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology (Honours) with Autism and Behavioural Sciences (ABS) Post-Graduate Certificate program from Fanshawe College, Lambton College or St. Clair College
Students interested in this degree completion program will apply to Fanshawe College, Lambton College, or St. Clair College for admission into the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate program after having successfully completed 30 semester courses towards their their Honours Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology. Admission to the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate program is at the discretion of the College. Students who have successfully completed the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Post-Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College, Lambton College, or St. Clair College with a minimum 70% cumulative average are eligible to transfer 10 semester courses from the Post-Graduate Certificate program toward their Honours BA. A minimum course average of 60% is required for transfer credit to be granted. Students who receive the 10 semester transfer credit will be eligible to apply to graduate from their Honours BA in Psychology or Honours BA in Developmental Psychology, provided they meet the standing required for graduation from the program.

Degree Requirements:
Total courses: thirty
(a) 10 courses, including 46-115, 46-116, 46-230, 46-320, and at least two 200-level courses and two 300-level courses from the following list: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-322, 46-323, 46-324, 46-327.
(b) two courses from Arts;
(c) two courses from Languages or Science;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(e) 01-150, 01-151;
(f) 02-250;
(g) five courses from any area of study, including Psychology;
(h) six courses from any area of study, excluding Psychology.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a), and any courses taken in the major area(s) of study.
Only University of Windsor courses will count towards the calculation of a student’s major average. Transfer credits are not assigned a grade.

NOTE: Students who have completed the General BA in Psychology and subsequently decide to complete the Autism and Behavioural Science Post-Graduate Certificate at St. Clair College or Lambton College, may apply to the University for 10 semester transfer credits towards the Honours BA in Psychology as outlined above. Students who receive the 10 semester transfer credit will be eligible to apply to graduate with an Honours BA in Psychology, provided they meet degree requirements listed above and they meet the standing required for graduation from the program.

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