Psychology programs prior to Fall 2016

Please note, the information provided on this page is supplementary to the total requirements outlined on the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and meeting their academic requirements. 

You can find the calendar requirements for the year you were admitted on the list of undergraduate studies archived calendars.

Students may request to switch to a newer version of the calendar as long as they are enrolled in courses during that calendar year (for example, a student switching to the 2016/2017 calendar must be enrolled in courses Fall 2016 or later). 

Because our Psychology plans went through major changes in Fall 2016, we have archived old requirements for those students who are still following the old plans to reference. Please find the links below.

Faculty of Arts (BA)   Psychology Programs prior to Fall 2016

Three-Year General Psychology Requirements prior to Fall 2016

Features of Three-Year General Psychology

PSYCH 291 (Research Methods) and PSYCH 292 (Basic Data Analysis, required courses for every Psychology plan, will introduce you to the scientific methods for understanding mind and behaviour.

The remaining Psychology courses provide a general overview of the body of knowledge that currently exists in the diverse and exciting field of Psychology.

A Three-Year General Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is usually not sufficient for admission to graduate studies in Psychology. However, a Three-Year General degree can provide opportunities to advance into career focused / post-graduate programs designed for those who have completed a Bachelor's degree.

Requirements (as per the UG calendar for 2015/2016)

Eligibility for graduation in the Three-Year General Psychology academic plan includes successful completion of the following requirements:

  1. Appropriate Program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
  2. Psychology Plan-level requirements:

Notes:

Any two of the psychology courses (1.0 units) taken will also satisfy 1.0 of the 2.0 units required in the 'Social Science' category of the (BA) Breadth Requirements

Four-Year General Psychology Requirements prior to Fall 2016

Features of Four-Year General Psychology

Psych 291 (Research Methods) and Psych 292 (Basic Data Analysis), 2 mandatory courses for the Psych program, will introduce you to the scientific methods for understanding mind and behaviour.

The remaining Psychology courses provide a general overview of the body of knowledge that currently exists in the diverse and exciting field of Psychology.

Requirements (as per the UG calendar for 2015/2016)

  1. Appropriate Program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
  2. Psychology Plan-level requirements:

"Old" Degree requirement checklist for 4 year General Psychology.

NOTE: BA Breadth requirements

  • Any 2 of the psychology courses (1.0 units) taken for the psychology Major will also satisfy 1.0 of the 2.0 units required in the 'Social Science' category.

Honours Psychology Requirements prior to Fall 2016

Features of Honours Psychology (BA)

  • Available on a regular or co-op system of study.
  • Choose from a single Honours Major or a Joint Honours program.
  • Psych 291 (Research Methods) and Psych 292 (Basic Data Analysis) will introduce you to the scientific methods for understanding mind and behaviour.
  • Gain a broad perspective of psychological theory by taking courses from several areas in Psychology.
  • Develop distinctive skills including observation, numeric, analytic, computer, and written and oral communication.
  • In-depth training in the analytic skills of experimental design.
  • Opportunities for experiential learning such as the capstone Honours Thesis course (Psych 499A/B/C) which is optional.

Requirements (as per the UG calendar for 2015/2016)

Refer to the Psychology Co-op section on the Psychology undergraduate website for information regarding co-op positions, the requirements for writing work term reports, the Professional Development (PD) course requirements, etc.

  1. Appropriate Program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
  2. Psychology Plan-level requirements:

See the respective calendar section for information regarding Honours Psychology Co-op.

Degree requirement checklist for Honours Psychology (BA) prior to Fall 2016.

NOTE: BA Breadth requirements

  • Any 2 of the psychology courses (1.0 units) taken for the psychology Major will also satisfy 1.0 of the 2.0 units required in the 'Social Science' category. You must complete at least 1.0 units in the Social Science category from a discipline(s) other than psychology.

Honours Psychology, Arts and Business Requirements prior to Fall 2016

Additional to their plan requirements, those in "Old" Honours Psychology Arts and Business must also follow the program requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar.

Requirements (as per the UG calendar for 2015/2016)

For those interested in the co-op system of study, direct inquiries regarding admission to Honours Arts and Business Co-op to the Arts and Business advisor.

  • Admission to co-op must be no later than the 2A (year/level) fall school term. Those accepted will have five work terms. The first work term (winter) will follow the 2A term. The school/work sequence typically ends with a double school term.

Refer to the Psychology Co-op section on the Psychology undergraduate website for information regarding co-op positions, the requirements for writing work term reports, the Professional Development (PD) course requirements, etc.

  1. Appropriate Program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
  2. Psychology Plan-level requirements:
  3. Arts and Business requirements.

See the respective calendar section for information regarding Honours Psychology Arts and Business Co-op.

Degree requirement checklist for Honours Psychology (BA) prior to Fall 2016

NOTE: BA Breadth requirements

  • Any 2 of the psychology courses (1.0 units) taken for the psychology Major will also satisfy 1.0 of the 2.0 units required in the 'Social Science' category. You must complete at least 1.0 units in the Social Science category from a discipline(s) other than psychology.

Faculty of Science (BSc)   Psychology Programs prior to Fall 2016 

Honours Psychology (BSc) Program Requirements prior to Fall 2016

Features of Honours Psychology Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Honours (BSc) Psychology within the Faculty of Science is particularly appropriate for students interested in cognitive neuroscience or cognitive psychology, or who plan to seek professional training in medicine, perhaps with specialization in neurology, psychiatry or pediatrics.

A strong background in the 'natural science' areas of psychology would complement a student's preparation for research or graduate work in these fields of study.

  • Available on a regular or co-op system of study.
  • Choose from a single Honours Major or a Joint Honours program.
  • Psych 291 (Research Methods) and Psych 292 (Basic Data Analysis) will introduce you to the scientific methods for understanding mind and behaviour.
  • Gain a broad perspective of psychological theory by taking courses from several areas in Psychology.
  • Develop distinctive skills including observation, numeric, analytic, computer, and written and oral communication.
  • In-depth training in the analytic skills of experimental design.
  • Opportunities for experiential learning such as the capstone Honours Thesis course (Psych 499A/B/C) which is optional.

Requirements (as per the UG calendar for 2015/2016)

Refer to the Psychology Co-op section on the Psychology undergraduate website for information regarding co-op positions, the requirements for writing work term reports, the Professional Development (PD) course requirements, etc.

Students interested in Honours Psychology will normally be admitted at the beginning of their second year based on their academic performance in Year One, (see Recommended Course Sequence for details).

  1. 21.0 units of which at least 19.0 must be lecture units. The 21.0 units must include all of the following:
  2. Completion of the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Degree requirement checklist for "Old" Honours Psychology (BSc)

Please direct Science related inquiries to the Faculty of Science advisor.

Joint Honours (BA or BSc)  Psychology Programs  prior to Fall 2016

Joint Honours Psychology Program Requirements prior to Fall 2016

The Psychology courses (PSYCH) required for Joint Honours Psychology (pre 2016) are the same as for "Old" Honours BA Psychology (BA) (single Major) with the following exception:

  1. Those in the single Major take 9.0 units of PSYCH courses whereas those in "Old" Joint Honours Psychology take 8.0 units. There are two psychology course waivers (total of 1.0 units) for "Old" Joint Honours Psychology.
  • These course waivers are determined in consultation with the Psychology Undergraduate Advisor and should be done prior to third year (level 3A)

  • Joint Honours students whose first major also has required research methods and statistics courses may be exempt from the Psychology research methods and statistics courses (PSYCH 291 and 292). However, students still need to take a minimum of 16 PSYCH courses to complete the "Old" Joint Honours Psychology requirements.

  • Students whose first major is Psychology are NOT permitted to take substitute courses in place of PSYCH 291/292.

Psychology course waivers do not reduce the overall number of academic units required for the degree. This means that if you are exempt from e.g., PSYCH 291 and/or 292, you must replace those required course(s) with another PSYCH course(s) at any level (so that your final total PSYCH course count is at least 8.0 units - 16 courses).

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Questions?

Please contact the relevant PSYCH advisor.