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Degree Major/Minor Requirements
53.20 Psychology
53.20.1 Major in Psychology
A student may choose a BA or BSc in Psychology. See §15.3 for Admission Requirements.
I. Requirements
AUPSY 101 and 102. | |
AUPSY 213. | |
6 from AUPSY 220, 240, 256 (social/personality/developmental). | |
6 from AUPSY 263, 267, 275 (cognition/perception/physiological). | |
AUPSY 310 and 313. | |
AUPSY 408 or 409. | |
12 additional senior credits in Psychology. | |
At least 9 Psychology credits, including AUPSY 408 or 409, at the 400-level. |
II.Additional information for students
A student should take AUPSY 213 and the chosen/required 200-level courses, in the second year. | |||||||||
AUPSY 310 and 313 should be taken in the third year. | |||||||||
A student who is considering graduate studies in Psychology is advised to take AUPSY 313 in the third year and AUPSY 408/409, 497, and 499 in the fourth year. | |||||||||
A student interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical or counselling psychology should take (in addition to required courses):
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Courses related to the social/personality stream include AUPSY 304, 308, 344, 346, 483, 486, and 488. Courses related to the developmental/cognitive stream include AUPSY 301, 302, 307, 352, 354, 362, 373, and 471. Courses related to the physiological stream include AUPSY 303, 369, 377, and 477. | |||||||||
It is recommended that AUIDS 380 or 385 be taken. Courses in the philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, and philosophy of technology are also recommended. | |||||||||
Many senior Psychology courses are offered in alternate years only. |
III. Recommended first-year program
Required courses: 6 AUPSY 101 and 102.
53.20.2 Minor in Psychology
I. Requirements
AUPSY 101 and 102. | |
3 from AUPSY 220, 240, 256 (social/personality/developmental). | |
3 from AUPSY 263, 267, 275 (cognition/perception/physiological). | |
6 additional senior credits in Psychology. AUPSY 213 is recommended. |