Undergraduate Programs- Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts General in Psychology: BAG.PSYC

There is a three-year Bachelor of Arts General in Psychology for students who want to more readily transition to the world of work, or who want to pursue an advanced degree/diploma that is not immediately related to psychology.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology: BAH.PSYC and PSYC:C

The Honours programs include a pathway of courses focused on experiential learning: that is, learning via first-hand experience that develops key transferable skills such as critical thinking, oral, written, and reading communication, and professional behaviour.

Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Psychology Major/Minor

• Bachelor of Arts General (B.A.G.) Psychology (refer to Area of Concentration General Program)

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Psychology Major/Minor(Co-op)

The discipline of Psychology is normally associated with the social sciences, the biological sciences, and the health professions. Specialization in Psychology at Guelph is available as a B.A. honours program major, a B.A. honours program major (co-op), and as an honours specialization in the B.SC. program (described in the schedule of studies for B.SC. programs).

Through its different undergraduate programs, the Psychology Department attempts to provide a) a broad general education emphasizing psychological theory and methodology, with an empirical basis in course work (e.g. experiments and projects); b) an appropriate background in psychology for those who leave the University with an undergraduate degree to embark on careers in related areas (e.g. social services); and c) a sound preparation for graduate study in psychology. Students intending to apply for admission to graduate programs in Psychology are advised to refer to the Graduate Studies Advisory Note.

A cumulative average of at least 70% in all course attempts in Psychology is required to enter or continue in the Honours Psychology program major in semesters 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

BA - Independent Study

To explore opportunities for independent study, further information can be found at:

https://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/page/ba-independent-study

Undergraduate Honours Thesis in Psychology

Fourth-year Psychology majors may wish to consider participating in the Undergraduate Honours Thesis in Psychology.
Course descriptions, application information and more can be found at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/page/undergraduate-honours-thesis

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