X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology (PSYC)
Department of Psychology, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
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 major in the B.SC. program (described in the schedule of studies for B.SC. programs). Through its different undergraduate programs, the Psychology Department provides: 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; and c) a sound preparation for graduate study in Psychology. Students intending to apply to Psychology graduate programs, and those who want a structured, intensive research experience, may apply to enrol in the Honours Thesis courses (See Option B – Honours Thesis Stream). In addition, students intending to apply for admission to graduate programs in Psychology should note most graduate programs require the applicant to have at least an A- average in order to be considered for admission.
The department does not offer Psychology as an Area of Concentration in the General BA Program.
Note on Honours Courses
Courses designated with (H) are for students in Psychology Honours programs. These include: B.A. Honours Psychology (PYSC) major or minor, B.A. Information Systems and Human Behaviour (ISHB) major, B.Sc. Psychology: Brain and Cognition (PBC), major or minor, and the Neuroscience (NEUR) minor. A cumulative average of at least 70% in all course attempts in Psychology or registration in the ISHB major, NEUR minor, or PBC major or minor is required to enrol in H designated courses.
Major (Honours Program)
The required number of Psychology credits for the Major is 9.00 credits.
Students may choose to take an additional 2.00 credits in Psychology to a maximum of 11.00 credits in Psychology.
Year 1 (semesters 1 and 2)
Year 2 (semesters 3 and 4)
Students must complete 3.50 credits at the 2000 level in Psychology.
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Students must complete an additional 2.50 credits out of the following Core courses in Psychology:
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Year 3 and 4 (semesters 5 to 8)
Option A – Honours Regular Stream
Students must complete 3.00 credits at the 3000 level in Psychology.
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Year 4 (semesters 7 and 8)
Students must complete 1.50 credits at the 4000 level in Psychology to a maximum of 3.00.
Option B – Honours Thesis Stream
Students intending to apply to Psychology graduate programs, and those who want a structured, intensive research experience, may apply to enrol in the Honours Thesis courses.
Year 3 (Semester 5 and 6)
Students must complete 2.50 credits at the 3000 level in Psychology.
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Students may choose to take up to an additional 1.00 credit at the 3000 level in Psychology.
Year 4 (semesters 7 and 8)
Students must complete 2.00 credits at the 4000 level in Psychology and may take up to a maximum 1.00 additional 4000 level in Psychology.
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Students should note that the Honours Thesis courses are normally taken in a Fall-Winter sequence and are worth the equivalent of 1.50 credits toward the 20.00 credits Honours B.A. degree requirements.
Minor (Honours Program)
(May not be taken in combination with a Psychology Honours Major)
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An additional 2.00 credits selected from the following:
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The remaining 1.50 credits must comprise 3000-level courses in Psychology.
Note: There is a maximum number of Psychology credits a student may complete. Please refer to the major for further information.