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
5. An average of 65% in courses in area of first major in last three years of program.
6. An average of 60% in courses in area of second 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 degree with honours in the area of the first major and major in the area of the second major may be awarded where the additional requirements for the 120 credit Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree with honours have been met.