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Programs by Department
194.17 Psychology
194.17.1 Honors in Psychology
The Department offers courses leading to the degrees of BSc and BA with Honors in Psychology. Students wishing to emphasize the physical, biological, and mathematical sciences should enrol in the BSc program; those wishing to emphasize the humanities and social sciences should enrol in the BA program. Either program is appropriate for students considering postgraduate training in psychology or in other fields that require these research skills.
Admission into the Honors program is permitted only at the end of the second year (after completion of a minimum of 
48). Final acceptance into the Honors program is dependent upon obtaining approval from a potential research supervisor prior to August 7.
Continuation in and graduation from the Honors Psychology program require successful completion of 24 with a minimum GPA of 3.3 in each Fall/Winter. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by both the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Science. In addition, students must present a minimum of 48 (but no more than 60) in Psychology courses and a minimum of 72 in Science courses must be taken. A student's program of courses must be approved in advance each year by the Honors Psychology advisor.
Note: The required courses noted in Year 1 and Year 2 below must be taken during the first two years of study.
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BIOL 107, 108 | |
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PSYCO 104 or SCI 100; PSYCO 105 | |
STAT 141 or 151 | |
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STAT 252 and PSYCO 212 | |
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PSYCO 309, 390 and PSYCO 303 or 304 | |
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PSYCO 409, 499 | |
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In addition to the courses specifically listed above, the program must include, among the student's optional courses, a minimum of | |
Under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Psychology, students undertake a year-long research apprenticeship (PSYCO 390) during the third year and conduct and write an empirical thesis (PSYCO 490) during the fourth year. Third-year students present their thesis research proposals, and fourth-year students present the results of their thesis research at the annual Honors Psychology Conference in April. | |
Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108, CMPUT 174, PSYCO 104, MATH 114, 115 and | |
194.17.2 Specialization in Psychology
Continuation in the Specialization in Psychology program requires the successful completion of 24 with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the preceding Fall/Winter. Graduation requires a minimum GPA of 2.3 on all courses credited to the degree.
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BIOL 107, 108 | |
PSYCO 104, 105 | |
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STAT 141 or 151 | |
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Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 107, 108, CHEM 101, CMPUT 174, MATH 114, PHYS 144, PSYCO 104 and | |
194.17.3 Industrial Internship Program
An Industrial Internship Program, similar to a co-op program, is offered to students in the Specialization or Honors programs in Psychology (see §192.11 for guidelines to the program). The Industrial Internship designation will appear on the degree parchments of students who have participated in the program.
The paid work experience is normally undertaken after completion of a minimum of 75, and not more than 105, of an Honors or Specialization degree program. Students who have maintained good academic standing in an Honors or Specialization program are eligible for the program. Students who are approved to enter this stream and find an internship placement are registered for a continuous sequence of Science Psychology Work Experience courses (WKEXP 931, 932, 933, 934) starting in May or September. During the program, students are considered full-time students of the University. Work experience courses have no weight and are graded credit/no credit, and recorded on the student's transcript; students are not permitted to register in any academic courses during the Industrial Internship Program. The Industrial Internship Program Advisor maintains contact with the student and the person designated by the employer to be responsible for the student's progress. If the placement is not satisfactory for either party, the internship may be terminated and the student would then return to classes at the next available opportunity. The graduation requirements for the Industrial Internship program designation include successful completion of at least WKEXP 931 and 932, 933 (12 to 16 continuous months) plus PSYCO 410. PSYCO 410 must be taken in the first term immediately following completion of the WKEXP period. The employer also assesses the student's performance during the work term.
Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all new employees, volunteers and other people engaged for services by designated agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, lodges, group homes, etc.) must complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. In addition, certain other agencies, organizations, and educational facilities may require students to present a Police Information Check prior to entering a practicum, work placement term, internship, or field experience placement.
Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate. Students will be informed of the need for a Police Information Check prior to specific practicum (field experience) placement. See §23.8.3 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.
Interested students should see the Industrial Internship Advisor in the Department of Psychology for more information.
