Under supervision of a faculty member, students normally will review literature, design a study, present an oral research proposal, collect data, and write a scholarly report of the project. Students may choose to begin PSYCH 499 in their 3B or 4A term.
Consult the honours thesis handbook for information about who should do an honours thesis, selecting a topic for the honours thesis, finding a thesis supervisor, research interests of the Psychology faculty members, etc.
Prerequisites for admission to PSYCH 499
The prerequisites for PSYCH 499 are all of the following:
- enrolment in honours Psychology
- successful completion of PSYCH 391, and at least one of PSYCH 389, 390, 483, 484*
- 60% cumulative overall average
- 82% cumulative psychology average
* See calendar descriptions as well as course outlines
Enrolment restrictions/procedures for PSYCH 499A
All students interested in the thesis, who meet the requirements, can submit their application for the course here: Application for PSYCH 499
The School of Psychology reserves the right to restrict or limit the number of students enrolling in PSYCH 499 in a given year
The course prerequisites for enrolment in PSYCH 499A are strictly enforced because the courses provide essential background for success in PSYCH 499, and it is necessary to restrict the number of students enrolling in PSYCH 499. Appeals to enrol in all 3 of the following courses concurrently will not be accepted:
- PSYCH 391
- Advanced research methods course (PSYCH 389. 390, 483, 484)
- PSYCH 499A
However, we will accept applications for PSYCH 499 enrolment up until the first day of classes of the term you want to be enrolled.
All PSYCH 499A enrolment (self-enrolment or by approved application) is subject to Psychology averages and prerequisites being checked the first week of classes when prior term grades are available.
Enrolment for PSYCH 499B
If you have completed (or are currently enrolled in) PSYCH 499A you can self-enrol on Quest for PSYCH 499B.
Enrolment for PSYCH 499C
Students may take PSYCH 499A/B concurrently, or PSYCH 499B/C concurrently, but not all of PSYCH 499A/B/C in the same term.
Enrolment for PSYCH 499C is not allowed prior to open enrolment for the term.
School permission is required to enrol in PSYCH 499C. Email your request for PSYCH 499C enrolment to Claudia Labahn.
- Include your full name, student identification number, name of the thesis supervisor, and which term you completed, or are enrolled in, PSYCH 499A/B.