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Psychology - Health Bachelor of Arts degree programs; Bachelor of Science degree programs; York-Seneca joint program in Psychology and Rehabilitation Services The Department of Psychology offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in psychology. For the BSc degree, students must take courses in mathematics and laboratory sciences. Admission to all 2000, 3000, and 4000 level courses in psychology (with the exception of HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, HH/PSYC 2021 3.00, and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00) is conditional upon satisfactory completion of HH/PSYC 1010 6.00. Students must obtain a minimum grade of C in HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 to be permitted to continue as a major in psychology, as well as to take any further psychology courses for which HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 is a prerequisite. Under exceptional circumstances, non-majors who have not obtained a minimum grade of C in HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 may apply for special consideration to enrol in an upper-level psychology course for which HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 is a prerequisite. This application should be made to the undergraduate program director in the Department of Psychology. Specialized Honours BA Program: 120 credits Admission: Students must be currently enrolled in an Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). The application process for this program includes the completion of an application form available through the Department of Psychology. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 53 credits in total, including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00, HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or equivalent. Students who have completed or project to complete 53 credits by the end of the academic year may submit an application by April 1st of that year. Continuing: To continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain a overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). General education requirements: A minimum of 24 credits as follows:
Students may complete a maximum of three nine-credit foundations courses for degree credit. Students who need to complete more than three foundations courses in order to fulfill program (major or minor) course requirements may do so with permission of the relevant undergraduate director. Breadth requirement - will be satisfied by successfully completing the general education/foundations courses described above. The breadth requirement must be successfully completed before graduation and requires at least six credits from each of the following two areas:
Major: Students must complete a minimum of 54 (but not more than 66) credits in psychology. Psychology courses must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least six credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least six credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Electives: A minimum of 18 elective credits outside the major. Electives include courses which are not used to fulfill the general education requirements or major requirements. Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above. At least 18 credits must be at the 4000 level, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level, in the major Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Honours BA Program: 120 credits Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+). General education requirements: A minimum of 24 credits as follows:
Students may complete a maximum of three nine-credit foundations courses for degree credit. Students who need to complete more than three foundations courses in order to fulfill program (major or minor) course requirements may do so with permission of the relevant undergraduate director. Breadth requirement - will be satisfied by successfully completing the general education/foundations courses described above. The breadth requirement must be successfully completed before graduation and requires at least six credits from each of the following two areas:
Major: Students must complete at least 42 (but not more than 54) credits in psychology. Psychology courses must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Electives: A minimum of 18 elective credits. Electives include most courses which are not used to fulfill the general education requirements or major/minor requirements. Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above. At least 18 credits must be at the 4000 level, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level, in each Honours Major. Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Honours Double Major BA Program The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with Honours Double Major bachelor's degree programs in the Faculty of Health, Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA Programs Psychology may be linked with any Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA program in the Faculty of Arts. Students must complete at least 36 credits (but not more than 54 credits) in psychology and at least 36 credits in the interdisciplinary program. Courses taken to meet psychology requirements cannot also be used to meet the requirements of the interdisciplinary program. Students in these interdisciplinary programs must take a total of at least 18 credits at the 4000 level, including at least six credits in psychology and six credits in the interdisciplinary program. For further details of requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA programs in the Faculty of Arts Programs of Study section of the calendar. The 36 credits in psychology must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Honours Major/Minor BA Program The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor bachelor's degree program in the Faculty of Health, Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Honours Minor BA Program The Honours Minor in psychology comprises at least 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology. These 30 credits must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) BA Program: 90 credits Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C). General education requirements: A minimum of 24 credits as follows:
Students may complete a maximum of three nine-credit foundations courses for degree credit. Students who need to complete more than three foundations courses in order to fulfill program (major or minor) course requirements may do so with permission of the relevant undergraduate director. Breadth requirement - will be satisfied by successfully completing the general education/foundations courses described above. The breadth requirement must be successfully completed before graduation and requires at least six credits from each of the following two areas:
Major: Students must complete at least 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology. Psychology courses must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Electives: A minimum of 18 elective credits outside the major. Electives include courses which are not used to fulfill the general education requirements or major/minor requirements. Upper-level requirement: A minimum of18 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including at least 12 credits at the 3000 level or above in psychology. Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Specialized Honours BSc Program: 120 credits Admission: Students must be currently enrolled in an Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). The application process for this program includes the completion of an application form available through the Department of Psychology. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 53 credits in total, including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00, HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or equivalent. Students who have completed or project to complete 53 credits by the end of the academic year may submit an application by April 1st of that year. Continuing: To continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain a overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+). Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84 credits must be earned in science courses. The composition of the 84 science credits includes courses in the major, basic science courses and electives. Science credits can be selected from the following:
General education requirement: A minimum of 12 non-science general education credits as follows: Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from two different areas of study, including at least three credits from each area, subject to the restrictions noted below. Courses in the following areas may be taken in the Faculty of Arts, the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies or Glendon.
The following courses offered by the Faculty of Environmental Studies may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: ES/ENVS 1000 6.00, ES/ENVS 2150 3.00. The following courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: FA/DANC 1340 3.00, FA/DANC 2340 3.00, FA/FACS 1900 6.00, FA/FILM 1401 6.00, FA/FILM 1410 6.00, FA/FILM 1701 3.00, FA/FILM 2401 6.00, FA/MUSI 1500 6.00, FA/MUSI 1510 6.00, FA/MUSI 1520 6.00, FA/MUSI 1530 6.00, FA/MUSI 1540 6.00, FA/MUSI 1550 6.00, FA/THEA 1500 6.00, FA/VISA 1110 6.00, FA/VISA 2110 6.00, FA/VISA 2540 6.00, FA/VISA 2550 6.00, FA/VISA 2620 6.00. General education courses are normally taken at the 1000 level or 2000 level, but higher-level courses are acceptable, subject only to prerequisites and course access specifications for enrolment. A student who is in doubt regarding whether or not any specific course will fulfill the general education requirements should consult the Office of Student and Academic Services. Restrictions 1. Courses which are cross-listed as SC courses or which are eligible for SC credit cannot count as general education courses. 2. Courses whose major focus is increased facility in the use of a language cannot count as general education courses. Such courses are offered in the departments marked with an * above. 3. Quantitative courses focusing on techniques of mathematics or statistics cannot count as general education courses. For example, this applies to some economics courses. 4. **Geography courses cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements for BSc or BSc Honours candidates majoring in geography. 5. ***Excluding women's studies courses which are cross-listed with natural science courses. 6. Humanities and social science courses cross-listed with science and technology studies (STS) courses cannot count as general education courses. Note: Students may not take for credit any more than three humanities/social science foundations courses (27 credits). Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21 credits as follows:
Note: Only six credits are required to be selected in this category for Honours Double Major and Honours Major/Minor combinations of psychology and kinesiology and health science. Major: Students must complete a minimum of 54 (but not more than 66) credits in psychology. Psychology courses must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least six credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least six credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level. Electives: Additional elective credits, as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Course selection for the elective credits may be used to fulfill the science and upper-level requirements. Students should refer to the science and upper-level requirements above. Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Honours BSc Program: 120 credits Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Science requirement: Of the 120 credits, at least 84 credits must be earned in science courses. The composition of the 84 science credits includes courses in the major, basic science courses and electives. Science credits can be selected from the following:
General education requirement: A minimum of 12 non-science general education credits as follows: Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from two different areas of study, including at least three credits from each area, subject to the restrictions noted below. Courses in the following areas may be taken in the Faculty of Arts, the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies or Glendon.
The following courses offered by the Faculty of Environmental Studies may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: ES/ENVS 1000 6.00, ES/ENVS 2150 3.00. The following courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: FA/DANC 1340 3.00, FA/DANC 2340 3.00, FA/FACS 1900 6.00, FA/FILM 1401 6.00, FA/FILM 1410 6.00, FA/FILM 1701 3.00, FA/FILM 2401 6.00, FA/MUSI 1500 6.00, FA/MUSI 1510 6.00, FA/MUSI 1520 6.00, FA/MUSI 1530 6.00, FA/MUSI 1540 6.00, FA/MUSI 1550 6.00, FA/THEA 1500 6.00, FA/VISA 1110 6.00, FA/VISA 2110 6.00, FA/VISA 2540 6.00, FA/VISA 2550 6.00, FA/VISA 2620 6.00. General education courses are normally taken at the 1000 level or 2000 level, but higher-level courses are acceptable, subject only to prerequisites and course access specifications for enrolment. A student who is in doubt regarding whether or not any specific course will fulfill the general education requirements should consult the Office of Student and Academic Services. Restrictions 1. Courses which are cross-listed as SC courses or which are eligible for SC credit cannot count as general education courses. 2. Courses whose major focus is increased facility in the use of a language cannot count as general education courses. Such courses are offered in the departments marked with an * above. 3. Quantitative courses focusing on techniques of mathematics or statistics cannot count as general education courses. For example, this applies to some economics courses. 4. **Geography courses cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements for BSc or BSc Honours candidates majoring in geography. 5. ***Excluding women's studies courses which are cross-listed with natural science courses. 6. Humanities and social science courses cross-listed with science and technology studies (STS) courses cannot count as general education courses. Note: Students may not take for credit any more than three humanities/social science foundations courses (27 credits). Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21 credits as follows:
Major: Students must complete at least 42 (but not more than 54) credits in psychology. Psychology courses must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level. Electives: Additional elective credits, as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Course selection for the elective credits may be used to fulfill the science and upper-level requirements. Students should refer to the science and upper-level requirements above. Residency requirement: A minimum of 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Honours Double Major BSc Programs The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with an Honours Major bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Health, Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Honours Major/Minor BSc Programs The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with an Honours Minor bachelor's degree program in the Faculty of Health, Faculties of Arts, Atkinson, Fine Arts or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Honours Minor The Honours Minor in psychology comprises at least 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology. These 30 credits must include: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) *or at least 66 credits from science courses if the minor is in a fine arts subject area. BSc Program: 90 credits Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C+). Science requirement: Of the 90 credits, at least 63 credits must be earned in science courses. The composition of the 63 science credits includes courses in the major, basic science courses and electives. Science credits can be selected from the following:
General education requirement: A minimum of 12 non-science general education credits as follows: Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from two different areas of study, including at least three credits from each area, subject to the restrictions noted below. Courses in the following areas may be taken in the Faculty of Arts, the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies or Glendon.
The following courses offered by the Faculty of Environmental Studies may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: ES/ENVS 1000 6.00, ES/ENVS 2150 3.00. The following courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts may be taken to satisfy the general education requirements: FA/DANC 1340 3.00, FA/DANC 2340 3.00, FA/FACS 1900 6.00, FA/FILM 1401 6.00, FA/FILM 1410 6.00, FA/FILM 1701 3.00, FA/FILM 2401 6.00, FA/MUSI 1500 6.00, FA/MUSI 1510 6.00, FA/MUSI 1520 6.00, FA/MUSI 1530 6.00, FA/MUSI 1540 6.00, FA/MUSI 1550 6.00, FA/THEA 1500 6.00, FA/VISA 1110 6.00, FA/VISA 2110 6.00, FA/VISA 2540 6.00, FA/VISA 2550 6.00, FA/VISA 2620 6.00. General education courses are normally taken at the 1000 level or 2000 level, but higher-level courses are acceptable, subject only to prerequisites and course access specifications for enrolment. A student who is in doubt regarding whether or not any specific course will fulfill the general education requirements should consult the Office of Student and Academic Services. Restrictions 1. Courses which are cross-listed as SC courses or which are eligible for SC credit cannot count as general education courses. 2. Courses whose major focus is increased facility in the use of a language cannot count as general education courses. Such courses are offered in the departments marked with an * above. 3. Quantitative courses focusing on techniques of mathematics or statistics cannot count as general education courses. For example, this applies to some economics courses. 4. ** Geography courses cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements for BSc or BSc Honours candidates majoring in geography. 5. *** excluding women's studies courses which are cross-listed with natural science courses. 6. Humanities and social science courses cross-listed with science and technology studies (STS) courses cannot count as general education courses. Note: Students may not take for credit any more than three humanities/social science foundations courses (27 credits). Basic science requirement: A minimum of 21 credits as follows:
Major: HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C) at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2110 3.00 at least three credits chosen from: HH/PSYC 2210 3.00 Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or above, including 12 credits in the major. Electives: Additional elective credits, as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Course selection for the elective credits may be used to fulfill the science and upper-level requirements. Students should refer to the science and upper-level requirements above. Residency requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major/minor requirements must be taken in the Faculty of Health. Upper-level requirement: At least 30 credits from psychology courses including at least 12 credits at the 3000 level. At least 63 credits from science courses and at least 18 credits at the 3000 or higher level. Course Substitutes Subject to course exclusions, program requirements/restrictions, and residence requirements, the following courses are acceptable substitutes for the purpose of meeting program requirements:
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