Psychology

A 90 credit degree requires:

1. Core Courses – 18 credits

• 6 credits English at 1000 and/or 2000 level

• 6 credits PHIL2221 and PHIL2223

• 6 credits MATH except MATH1107, MATH1208, MATH1114, MATH1215 and MATH1216.

2. Psychology Specialization (36 credits)

• 18 credits required Psychology courses:  PSYC1101 and PSYC1103 or 6 credits of Introduction to Psychology or equivalent, PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC3101, and PSYC3213.

• 18 credits of other Psychology courses.

3. Other Science – 12 credits

• All from one science other than Psychology (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, MATH, MSIT, NUTR, or PHYS).

4. Free Electives – 24 credits

5. An average of 60% in courses in Psychology Specialization in last two years of program.

6. An average of 55% over the entire 90-credit program.

7. Computer proficiency met with PSYC3101.

A 120 credit degree with a Psychology major requires:

1. Core Courses – 18 credits

• 6 credits English at 1000 and/or 2000 level

• 6 credits PHIL2221 and PHIL2223

• 6 credits MATH except MATH1107, MATH1208, , MATH1114, MATH1215 and MATH1216.

2. Psychology Major – 54 credits

• 27 credits required Psychology courses:  PSYC1101 and PSYC1103  or 6 credits of Introduction to Psychology or equivalent, PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC3101, PSYC3203, PSYC3211, PSYC3213, and PSYC4101.

• Other Psychology courses (27 credits):   Should include at least 6 credits at the 4000 level in addition to PSYC4101.

• In the event that students do not have the Directed Study course, any 6 credits at the 4000 level are acceptable.

3. Area of Minor – 12 credits

• All from one science other than Psychology (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, MATH, MSIT, NUTR, or PHYS).

4. Science Electives – 12 credits

5. Free Electives – 24 credits

6. An average of 65% in courses in Psychology major in last three years of program.

7. An average of 60% over the entire 120-credit program.

8. Computer proficiency met with PSYC3101.

A 120 credit degree with a Psychology major with honours requires:

1. Core Courses – 18 credits

• 6 credits English at 1000 and/or 2000 level

• 6 credits PHIL2221 and PHIL2223

• 6 credits MATH except MATH1107, MATH1208, MATH1114, MATH1215 and MATH1216.

2. Psychology Major – 60 credits

• 33 credits required Psychology courses:  PSYC1101 and PSYC1103 or 6 credits of Introduction to Psychology or equivalent, PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC3101, PSYC3203, PSYC3211 PSYC3213, PSYC4101, and PSYC4900.

• A minimum final grade of 75% is required for PSYC-4900 Honours Thesis Seminar.

• 27 credits of other Psychology courses including at least 3 credits at the 4000 level in addition to PSYC4101 and PSYC4900).

3. Area of Minor – 12 credits

• All from one science other than Psychology (BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, MATH, MSIT, NUTR, or PHYS).

4. Science Electives – 12 credits

5. Free Electives – 18 credits

6. An average of 75% in courses in Psychology major in last three years of program.

7. An average of 70% over the entire 120-credit program.

8. Computer proficiency met with PSYC3101.

A 120 credit double major degree with Psychology as the first major requires:

1. Core Courses – 18 credits

• 6 credits English at 1000 and/or 2000 level

• 6 credits PHIL2221 and PHIL2223

• 6 credits MATH except MATH1107, MATH1208, MATH1114, MATH1215 and MATH1216.

2. Psychology Major – 54 credits

• 27 credits required Psychology courses:  PSYC1101 and PSYC1103 or 6 credits of Introduction to Psychology or equivalent., PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC3203, PSYC3211, PSYC3101, PSYC3213, and PSYC4101.

• 27 credits other Psychology courses including at least 6 credits in the core at the 4000 level in addition to PSYC4101).

3. Area of Second Major – 36 credits

• All from one science other than Psychology. If Math, then 6 credits of Math in the core will be replaced by a 6 credit Science elective.

* Must include at least 9 credits above the 2000 level, with at least 3 of these at the 4000 level.

4. Free Electives – 12 credits