BA Degree Requirements

Specialized Honours Program

Candidates for an Honours BA in psychology must take at least 48 credits in psychology, chosen under the guidance of the department, including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00, GL/PSYC 2520 3.00, GL/PSYC 2530 3.00, GL/PSYC 3525 3.00, GL/PSYC 4000 6.00, GL/PSYC 4230 3.00 and GL/PSYC 4240 3.00. In addition, students must complete a course in the GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 series and/or GL/MODR 2640 6.00. They must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with the department.

General Honours Program

Candidates for General Honours with a focal interest in psychology will take at least 36 credits in psychology chosen under the guidance of the department, including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00, GL/PSYC 2520 3.00, GL/PSYC 2530 3.00, GL/PSYC 3525 3.00 and GL/PSYC 4230 3.00. In addition, students must complete a course in the GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 series and/or GL/MODR 2640 6.00. They must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with the department.

Honours Double Major Program

Candidates may complete an Honours Double Major Program in Psychology. Candidates must complete at least 36 credits in psychology including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00, GL/PSYC 2520 3.00, GL/PSYC 2530 3.00, GL/PSYC 3525 3.00, GL/PSYC 4230 3.00 and six credits from GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 series and/or GL/MODR 2640 6.00. They must arrange their second, third- and fourth-year courses in consultation with the department.

Candidates must check the calendar for the requirements of the other discipline in which they wish to major.

Combined Honours Program

Candidates for Combined Honours must take a minimum of 60 credits in the two departments concerned. Those who are seeking Combined Honours with major emphasis in psychology will normally take 36 credits in psychology chosen under the guidance of the department, including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00, GL/PSYC 2520 3.00, GL/PSYC 2530 3.00, GL/PSYC 3525 3.00 and GL/PSYC 4230 3.00. In addition, students must complete a course in the GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 series and/or GL/MODR 2640 6.00. Those who are seeking Combined Honours with minor emphasis in psychology will normally take 24 credits in psychology under the guidance of the department, including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00 and GL/PSYC 2520 3.00. Details of the courses recommended for particular combinations can be obtained from the department. All students enrolled in Combined Honours programs must arrange their second, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with both departments concerned.

Bachelor Program

Candidates in the bachelor of arts program must take at least 30 credits in psychology chosen in consultation with the department, including GL/PSYC 2510 6.00, GL/PSYC 2520 3.00 and GL/PSYC 2530 3.00. In addition, students must complete a course in the GL/MODR 17xx 6.00 series and/or GL/MODR 2640 6.00.

Note: It is advisable that students wishing to major in psychology should have achieved at least a C+ in the introductory course (GL/PSYC 2510 6.00). Any third-year student who intends to continue to the Honours program must make application to, and be accepted by, the department before registration. Application forms for this purpose are obtainable from the departmental office. Study lists for fourth-year Honours students must be approved by the department Chair. Normally, to be deemed acceptable for the Specialized Honours program, a student should have attained an average grade of B in the psychology courses previously taken.

• Rules and Regulations in Glendon
• Courses offered in Psychology