IX. Degree Programs

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Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc.) - Major Psychology - Diploma in General Arts and Science, Specialization in Intercultural Relations, Research Skills and Analysis, or Organizational Behaviour

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Schedule of Studies

Students may choose between three optional specializations and may also be eligible to complete an optional thesis.

IR = Intercultural Relations

RS = Research Skills and Analysis

OB = Organizational Behaviour

Semester 1

AHSS*1110 [0.50] Introductory Psychology: Dynamics
AHSS*1130 [0.50] Principles of Sociology
AHSS*1210 [0.50] English I: Reading and Writing Effectively
AHSS*1250 [0.50] Critical Thinking
SCMA*1290 [0.50] The Wonders of Science

Semester 2

AHSS*1120 [0.50] Introductory Psychology: Principles
AHSS*1260 [0.50] Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
AHSS*1330 [0.50] Principles of Anthropology
PSYC*1130 [0.50] Developmental Psychology
0.50 electives

Semester 3

PSYC*2030 [0.50] Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC*2130 [0.50] Social Psychology
PSYC*2190 [0.50] Adult Development & Aging
PSYC*2210 [0.50] Psychology of Learning
0.50 electives

Semester 4

PSYC*2120 [0.50] Quantification in Psychology I
PSYC*2150 [0.50] Personality
PSYC*2160 [0.50] Neuroscience
PSYC*2200 [0.50] Cognitive Psychology
0.50 electives

Semester 5

PSYC*3130 [0.50] Psychological Measurement
PSYC*3140 [0.50] Abnormal Psychology
PSYC*3540 [0.50] Ethics in Psychology
One of:
AHSS*2310 [0.50] Leadership and Motivation OB
AHSS*2360 [0.50] Judaism, Christianity & Islam IR
PSYC*3120 [0.50] Quantification in Psychology II RS *
0.50 electives

Graduate Studies Advisory Note: Students planning to enter a graduate program in Psychology are advised to complete PSYC*3120 in Semester 5 prior to enrolling in PSYC*4210.

NOTE: Students in the OB or IR specialization who also want to complete the thesis PSYC*4210 , must select PSYC*3120 as their 0.50 elective in Semester 5.

Semester 6

PSYC*3150 [0.50] Drugs and Behaviour
PSYC*3160 [0.50] Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
PSYC*3170 [0.50] Persuasion and Facilitation
PSYC*3180 [0.50] Applied Study in Psychology: Community Mental Health
One of:
AHSS*1350 [0.50] Intercultural Understanding and Communication IR
PSYC*3190 [0.50] Case Studies and Qualitative Methods RS
PSYC*3200 [0.50] Psychology of Group Dynamics OB

Semester 7

PSYC*4110 [0.50] History of Psychology
PSYC*4120 [0.50] Culture and Diversity IR
PSYC*4130 [0.50] Applications of Psychology
PSYC*4170 [0.50] Theories of Psychotherapy I
One of:
PSYC*4210 [0.50] Thesis I
0.50 electives

Semester 8

PSYC*4160 [0.50] Mediation and Conflict Resolution
PSYC*4180 [0.50] Theories of Psychotherapy II
One of:
PSYC*4200 [1.00] Honours Seminar in Psychology
PSYC*4220 [1.00] Thesis II
One of:
AHSS*2350 [0.50] Immigration & Identity in Canada IR
PSYC*3230 [0.50] Research Communication and Proposal Writing RS
PSYC*3610 [0.50] Organizational Psychology OR
University of Guelph
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Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
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