The Department of Psychology offers programs of study that lead to the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science.
The Department also collaborates with Cognitive Systems, Linguistics (Speech Sciences), and Women's and Gender Studies.
For information on the Bachelor of Science, see the Faculty of Science.
For information on advanced degrees, see graduate Psychology.
Visit the Course Schedule for details on current offerings.
Students are reminded that the Department of Psychology requires at least 30 upper-level Psychology credits for the Psychology Major, and at least 48 upper-level Psychology credits for the Honours program. PSYC 340, 348, 388, 440, 448 or 488 may not be included for the minimum 30 Psychology credits required for the Major Program.
Students who are contemplating graduate studies or other research activities in psychology should consider taking PSYC 359 as part of their upper-level Psychology requirement. Students may declare their Major in Psychology upon attaining second year status (completion of 27 credits). Students must be declared Psychology Majors in order to take PSYC 217 and 218, which are required for the Major. Arts students who have declared majors in either Cognitive Systems or Speech Sciences are also eligible to take PSYC 217 and 218.
Students must complete:
Students must take a minimum of 30 credits in 300- and/or 400-level courses including:
1. At least 6 credits from the following two lists:
2. At least 6 credits from each of two of the following four lists:
All students are encouraged to include fourth-year courses in their programs to provide greater depth of understanding.
The Honours program is designed to provide intensive and extensive preparation in psychology for outstanding students who intend to pursue graduate studies in Psychology.
Students are admitted into the Honours program in their third year on broad-based criteria, which include grades, relevant research experience, commitment to public speaking, and team research.
Admission to the Honours program requires at least a 76% average in the second year and at least 80% in PSYC 217 and 218. Students who do not meet either of these criteria may petition for admittance into the program. All students enrolling in the Honours program must consult with the chair of the departmental Honours committee.
Graduation in the Honours program requires:
Students must complete:
Students must complete:
at least 12 credits from:
and at least 12 credits from:
All students are encouraged to include fourth year courses in their programs to provide greater depth of understanding.
Students must complete:
Students must take 18 credits of 300- and/or 400-level psychology courses, and may not count PSYC 340, 348, 388, 440, 448, or 488 toward that requirement.
For a program description and admission requirements, see Cognitive Systems (Arts).
For a list of acceptable Cognitive Systems Module Courses, see here.
Lower-level requirements
Upper-level requirements
1While CPSC 110 is the recommended route for students pursuing a program in Cognitive Systems, CPSC 103 and 107 may be taken in its place.
2PSYC 277 registration is limited to BSc students. BA students without prior credit for this course should plan to register in PSYC 217.
3PSYC 278 registration is limited to BSc students. BA students without prior credit for this course should plan to register in PSYC 218.
4Students intending to enroll in the Minor in Data Science should satisfy this requirement by taking STAT 201.
5The prerequisite of PHIL 220 may be waived for PHIL 320 with the consent of the instructor.
6BIOL 455 and 458 can also be counted toward this requirement, as long as none of PSYC 304, PSYC 360 nor PSYC 371 has been taken.