Psychology is the science that studies human behaviour and mental processes, and it is one of the richest fields of scholarly and scientific research. The BA in psychology deals with the fundamentals of psychology with a particular focus on how we learn, communicate and interact with one another, preparing you for graduate studies in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, in health sciences, in education or in administration.
This program is offered in English and in French.
The French immersion stream is available with this program.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| ENG 1120 | Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | 3 Units |
| PHI 1101 | Reasoning and Critical Thinking | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Moral Reasoning | ||
| Fundamental Philosophical Questions | ||
| Great Philosophers | ||
| Total: | 12 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | ||
| PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology: Foundations | 3 Units |
| PSY 1102 | Introduction to Psychology: Applications | 3 Units |
| PSY 2105 | Child Development | 3 Units |
| PSY 2106 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology I | 3 Units |
| PSY 2110 | Social Psychology | 3 Units |
| PSY 2116 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology II | 3 Units |
| PSY 2174 | Research Methods and Ethics | 3 Units |
| PSY 2301 | Biological Foundations of Behaviour | 3 Units |
| PSY 3307 | Psychometric Methods | 3 Units |
| PSY 4130 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| One option from the following: | 6 Units | |
Option 1: Thesis | ||
| Honours Thesis 2 | ||
Option 2: Course Stream | ||
6 optional course units in psychology (PSY) at the 4000 level | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Learning and Conditioning | ||
| Perception | ||
| Cognition | ||
| 21 optional course units in psychology (PSY) at the 3000 or 4000 level | 21 Units | |
| Total: | 60 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| 48 elective course units | 48 Units | |
| Total: | 48 Units | |
The electives may be replaced by a combination of a Minor, Option(s), and/or elective units.
Note(s)
- 1
This course has variable topics. Students may take this course twice.
- 2
The undergraduate honours thesis PSY 4276 is required for admission in most doctoral programs in psychology.