Bachelor of Arts Honours, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Honours, Bachelor of Science Degree Programs; York/Seneca Joint Program in Psychology and Rehabilitation Services The Department of Psychology offers bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BSc) degrees in psychology (Specialized Honours, Honours, bachelor, Honours Double Major and Honours Major and Minor options). 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 with a minimum grade of C. 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. 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 (with a minimum grade of C), HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 and HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or equivalent. Students who have completed or project to complete 53 credits by the end of the academic year may submit an application by the end of April of that year. Continuing: to continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation requirement: 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: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 54 (but not more than 66) credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level. 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 credits: a minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. Electives: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level credits. Psychology (Honours BA Program): 120 Credits Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation requirement: 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: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Major credits: students must complete at least 42 (but not more than 54) credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level. 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 credits: a minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. Electives: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level credits. 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 Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies 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 Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. 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 on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA programs in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Programs of Study section of the Undergraduate 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 Faculties of Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Honours Minor BA Program The Honours Minor program 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) Psychology (BA Program): 90 Credits Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation requirement: 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: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Major credits: students must complete at least 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level 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 credits: a minimum of 18 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level. Electives: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Elective credits may be used to fulfill upper-level credits. Psychology (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 2020 6.00 and HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or equivalent. Students who have completed or project to complete 53 credits by the end of the academic year may submit an application by the end of April of that year. Continuing: to continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+). Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation requirement: 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 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Basic science requirement: a minimum of 21 credits as follows:
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Major credits: 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 credits: 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. Elective credits may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. Psychology (Honours BSc Program): 120 Credits Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation requirement: 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: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Basic science requirement: a minimum of 21 credits as follows:
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Major credits: 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 credits: a minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level. Electives: additional elective credits for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. Honours Double Major BSc Programs The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with an Honours Major bachelor’s degree in the Faculties of Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Note: students pursuing double major or major/minor BSc programs are required to complete at least 66 credits in science courses. 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 Faculties of Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies or Science and Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section. Note: students pursuing double major or major/minor BSc programs are required to complete at least 66 credits in science courses. Honours Minor The Honours Minor program 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) Note: students pursuing double major or major/minor BSc programs are required to complete at least 66 credits in science courses. Psychology (BSc Program): 90 Credits Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. Graduation Requirement: 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: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits. Students may take nine credits of either HUMA or SOSC, six credits of which would count toward the corresponding general education area of study and the additional three credits would count toward electives. Students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfill general education may count toward electives. Basic science requirement: a minimum of 21 credits as follows:
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Major credits: students must complete at least 30 (but no more than 42) credits in psychology. 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 credits: a minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the major. Electives: additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 90 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfill science and upper-level credits. 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:
York/Seneca Joint Program in Psychology and Rehabilitation Services This program allows a student to complete a BA or BSc or an Honours BA or Honours BSc degree in psychology at York in conjunction with a Certificate in Rehabilitation Counselling from Seneca College. The certificate is awarded jointly by York University and Seneca College. A full-time student would normally require four years of study for a BA or BSc degree, and five years of study for an Honours BA or Honours BSc degree, in the joint program. In order to fulfill the requirements of a BA or BSc in psychology, a student is required to take a minimum of 30 (but not more than 42) credits in psychology, including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C). For an Honours BA or Honours BSc in psychology, a minimum of 42 (but not more than 54) credits in psychology are required (see degree program requirements). During years three and four, students will normally take 30 credits at York, from the required program list, and the equivalent of 30 credits will be chosen from the Seneca offerings. In addition to in-class academic instruction, students are required to complete two full year (September to April) courses involving a total of 800 hours of supervised fieldwork in each of the three major domains of rehabilitation: physical, emotional and developmental. Programs will be tailored to each student through discussion with the coordinators. Minimum academic requirement for applicants is a 5.00 (C+) grade point average in the first 60 credits. Admission Requirements and Procedures Students who wish to enter the Rehabilitation Services program should apply to the departmental program office in the year preceding the final year of their BA or BSc degree program. The application deadline is normally in early March. Generally, a student who demonstrates good intellectual ability, emotional stability and relevant experience will be considered for entry into the program. Applicants must have:
Application materials for students currently enrolled at York University may be obtained by contacting the program assistant at ysrehab@yorku.ca. In order to be considered for admission, all applicants must submit a complete application (i.e. application form, official transcripts and two letters of recommendation). Students from other universities should contact ysrehab@yorku.ca for further information about applying to this program. Further information about this program and online instruction applications are available at the following Web site http://www.yorku.ca/health/psyc/joint_program.html. For Students Completing the Honours BA or Honours BSc Degree Years 1, 2 and 3 Requirements at York 90 credits including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C). So as not to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed by the Psychology program, students should not take more than 24 credits towards the major (including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00) and some of these should be from the required list of the joint program. Years 4 and 5 Students will proceed to take the courses listed under Years 3 and 4 below. Note: in addition to completing the above courses, students must also fulfill their specific degree requirements (for a detailed description of degree requirements, please refer to the Programs of Study description for the major). For Students Completing the BA or BSc Degree Years 1 and 2 Requirements at York 60 credits including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C). So as not to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed by the Psychology program, students should not take more than 12 credits towards the major (including HH/PSYC 1010 6.00) unless taken from the required list for the joint program. Year 3 (Year 1 of program) Requirements at York HH/PSYC 2130 3.00, HH/PSYC 3140 3.00, HH/PSYC 2230 3.00, HH/PSYC 3430 3.00 and AP/SOCI 3820 6.00. Requirements at Seneca YSR 819 Physical Disabilities - Part I, YSR 824 Interviewing and Case Management, YSR 826 Community Resources, YSR 828 Introduction to Rehabilitation and FWK 901 Rehabilitation Field Work (two days per week-two semesters). Year 4 (Year 2 of program) Requirements at York HH/PSYC 4030 6.00 and HH/PSYC 4060 6.00. Requirements at Seneca YSR 820 Physical Disabilities - Part II, YSR 821 Theories of Vocational Development and Counselling, YSR 823 (half course) Canadian Social Policy Evolution, YSR 825 Rehabilitation Process (two semesters), YSR 901 Life Skills Coaching, and FWK 902 Rehabilitation Field Work (two days per week-two semesters). Rules and regulations in the Faculty of Health
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