Program Requirements

The Honours BSc Psychology program provides students with a science education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with some specialization in biological aspects of psychology. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical sciences, as well as a variety of other career options.

The Honours BSc Psychology program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.5 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.

Program Requirements

1. Progression from Year 1 to Year 2 requires a GPA of at least 5.00 across PS101 and PS102 and a 4.00 GPA overall; Progression from Year 2 to 3, and from Year 3 to 4 requires Minimum overall GPA 4.0 . For graduation, Minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0 in Psychology courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 overall.
2. At least 4.0 additional senior credits in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physical Geography, Physics, Statistics (ST) or Water Science eligible for credit towards a BSc program must be completed by the end of Year 4.
3. Students must complete 2.0 elective credits from disciplines outside of the Faculty of Science (Note:  Manual determination of this requirement is needed.  This cannot be determined electronically).
4. Students in the Honours BSc Psychology program may register for PS370, PS375, PS382, PS394, PS395 or PS487 only with a minimum 7.00 GPA in Psychology, a minimum overall 6.00 GPA and a grade of at least 4.00 in each of PS295 and PS296 or with permission of the department.
5. Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 6.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.

Regulations

Year 1 (5.0 credits)

• PS101 and PS102;
• BI110 and BI111;
• MA100;
• UU150;
• 1.0 credit from; 
  CP103 or CP104, CP164, CH110, CH111, GG101, GL101, GL102, MA101,
  PC141 (or PC131), or PC142 (or PC132)
• One of the following 2.0 required credits may be met after Year 1:
  • Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

Year 2 (5.0 credits)

• PS295 and PS296.
• PS270 or one of (PS275 or PS276);
• Either PS280 or PS282;
• Two of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267;

Years 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year)

• Any two of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267 which were not completed in Year 2
• The remaining coursesfrom PS270 or one of (PS275 or PS276), PS280, and PS282 (which were not completed in Year 2.
• At least two of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367, it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3.

Printable Program Worksheet

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The Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience program provides students with a science education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with specialization in neuroscience. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for careers in the neurosciences, pharmaceutical industry, biomedical sciences, as well as a variety of other career options.

The Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 12.0 credits in Psychology. A minimum of 13.5 senior credits must be included in the program. Electives must include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

The program is for:

• Students who plan to apply to graduate school in neuroscience or psychology or who have a strong interest in, and commitment to, conducting original research should complete a thesis (PS499*).
• Students who do not intend to pursue graduate studies but are interested in further training (e.g. medical careers, speech pathology, law school, teachers' college) or work as paraprofessionals in the social service or mental health areas may choose the Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience program without the PS499* thesis option.

Program Requirements

1. Progression from Year 1 to Year 2 requires a GPA of at least 5.00 in PS101 and PS102 and a 5.00 GPA overall. Progression from Year 2 to 3, and from Year 3 to 4 requires a 5.00 GPA in Psychology and a 5.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression into year 3 also requires a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296. For graduation, a 6.00 GPA in Psychology credits and a 6.00 GPA overall are required.
2. At least 4.0 senior credits in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics (ST) or Water Science, eligible for credit towards a BSc program, must be completed by the end of Year 4.
3. It is recommended that all students considering graduate work apply for the thesis course (PS499*). Students who do not take PS499* must substitute a 1.0 credit equivalent in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. Students are advised that admission to the Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience program does not guarantee admission to PS499*. Students who wish to complete a thesis (PS499*) must apply at the end of Year 3. Students typically must obtain a minimum GPA of 8.50 in psychology courses to be eligible to apply for PS499*.
4. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.

Regulations

Year 1 (5.0 credits)

• PS101 and PS102;
• BI110 and BI111;
• MA100;
• Two of: both CH110 and CH111; CP103, CP104, CP164, PC141 (or PC131), PC142 (or PC132) or MA101 (CP104, CP164 or MA101 may be taken in year 2).
• 1.5 elective credits

Electives must include at least 1.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science, which may be completed in any year of study. Note: Students who wish to complete PS282, PS283, or PS383 in senior years must first complete UU150.

Year 2 (5.0 credits)

• PS295, PS296.
• Three of: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267 (at least one must be PS263 or PS267).
• At least two of: BI226, BI302, CH202, CH250, CP104, CP164, or MA101 (CP104, CP164, or MA101 can be selected only if not used to meet Year 1 requirements).
• One of: PS270, PS275, or PS276.
• One of: PS280 or PS282.
• 0.5 elective credits

Year 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year)

• PS365; PS368, PS394, PS395.
• Two of: PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367 (at least one must be PS363 or PS367).
• At least two of: PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463, PS467 (at least one must be PS463 or PS467).
• Either PS499* or 1.0 additional PS credit at the 300 or 400 level.
• Additional 1.0 elective Psychology credit.

Printable Program Worksheet

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The Honours BA Psychology Program provides students with a liberal arts education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with some training in research methodology and statistics. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for a broad range of career options. The requirement of at least one course with a community service-learning experience exposes students to a broader range of experiences beyond the classroom.

Note: At the end of Year 2 students can choose to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or switch to the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program (if they meet the progression requirements given below).

The Honours BA Psychology consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. The program shall include no more than 6.0 100-level credits and requires at least 14.0 senior level credits.

Program Requirements

1. Progression from Year 1 to Year 2 requires a GPA of at least 5.00 in PS101 and PS102, and a 4.00 GPA overall;Progression to subsequent years requires a minimum overall GPA of 4.0. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits and a 5.00 GPA overall are required.
2. Students are required to include a community service-learning experience in their program. This can be accomplished by doing one of the following on-campus courses:  PS282, PS283, PS379 or PS383.
3. Students in the Honours BA Psychology program may register for PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367, PS370, PS375, PS382, PS394, PS395 only with a minimum 7.00 GPA in Psychology, a minimum overall 6.00 GPA and a grade of at least 4.00 in each of PS295 and PS296 or with permission of the department.
4. Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.

Regulations

Year 1 (5.0 credits)

• PS101 and PS102;
• UU150 or MUMT101 (was MU158);
• 3.5 elective credits which must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

Year 2 (5.0 credits)

• PS295, PS296;
• One of PS270 or one of (PS275 or PS276);
• Either PS280 or PS282;
• Two of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267.

Years 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year)

• Any one of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267 (which were not completed in Year 2).
• PS270 if not taken in Year 2
• One of(PS275 or PS276) if not taken in Year 2;
• PS280 if not taken in Year ; PS282 if not taken in Year 2)
• At least two of PS365, PS366, PS373, PS377, PS378, PS379, PS381, PS383, PS389, PS398 (it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3).
• 1.0 credit of PS410, PS472, PS474, PS476, PS487, PS492*

Senate Academic Planning Revision March 21, 2016: Course requirements changed; effective September 1, 2016.

Printable Program Worksheet

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The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program provides students with specialized training in research skills including methods, design, statistics and computer skills, along with exposure to the major substantive areas of psychology.

Space in this program is limited; eligibility for this program requires a higher level of academic performance than that necessary for the Honour BA Psychology program. The requirement of completing two research experience courses and at least two senior seminar courses provides students with an opportunity to explore selected topics in depth, and to develop critical thinking and research skills as well as oral presentation and written communication skills.

In addition, the requirement of at least one course with a community service-learning experience that exposes students to a broader range of experiences beyond the classroom. There are two options available to Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialists.

A) Students who plan to apply to graduate school in Psychology or who have a strong interest in, and commitment to, conducting original research should pursue the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program and complete a thesis (PS499*).

B) Students who don’t intend to pursue graduate studies but are interested in further training (e.g., law school, teachers’ college, social work, speech pathology) or work as paraprofessionals in the social service or mental health areas may choose the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program without the PS499* Thesis option.

The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 12.5 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.0 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.

Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

Regulations

Years 1 and 2 (5.0 credits in each year – refer to Honours BA Psychology

Year 3 (5.0 credits)

• PS394 and at least one of PS395, PS398, or PS487, usually completed in Year 3;
• At least two of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367, PS370, PS375, it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3;
• PS410 (which may be completed in either Year 3 or 4);
• At least two of PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463, PS467, PS470, PS475, PS480, or PS482, it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3.

Year 4 (5.0 credits)

• Either PS499* or 1.0 additional PS credit at the 300 or 400 level (refer to Note 2).

Requirements

1. The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program is entered at the start of Year 3 from the Honours BA Psychology program. At the end of Year 2, students must choose either to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or enter the Research Specialist program. For the Honours BA Research Specialist program entry at Year 3 requires a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits, a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296, and 6.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression from Year 3 to Year 4 is guaranteed with a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and a 6.00 GPA overall. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and 5.00 GPA overall are required.
2. As noted above, students are required to include a community service-learning experience in their program. This can be accomplished by doing one of the following on-campus courses: PS282, PS283, PS379 or PS383.
3. Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.
4. It is recommended that all students considering graduate work apply for the thesis course (PS499*) at the end of Year 3. Students who do not take PS499* must substitute a 1.0 credit equivalent in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. Students are advised that admission to the Honours Psychology Research Specialist program does not guarantee admission to PS499*. Students will be required to apply to PS499* at the end of Year 3. Students typically must obtain a minimum GPA of 8.50 in senior psychology courses to be eligible to apply for PS499*.

Senate Academic Planning Revision March 21, 2016: Change to Note 2; effective September 1, 2016.

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The Honours BSc Biology and Psychology program consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, including at least 6.0 senior BI credits and at least 6.0 senior PS credits (refer to Notes). Refer to Note 1 for progression and graduation requirements.  Students may use their senior Biology courses to fulfill the requirements for one of three concentrations and/or research specialization.  The program may include no more than 6.0 credits at the 100 level, and must include the following:

Required Courses

• BI110, BI111, BI206, BI226, BI236, BI256, BI266, BI276, and at least 3.0 senior BI credits (refer to Notes 2 and 3).
• PS101 and PS102, PS295, PS296; 1.0 credit from PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263 and PS267; PS394, PS395; 1.0 credit from PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363 and PS367; 0.5 credit from PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463 and PS467; PS410; 0.5 credit from PS270, PS275, PS276, PS280, PS282; and at least 0.5 additional PS credits (refer to Notes 2 and 3).
• CH110, CH111, CH202, CH203, CH250, CH350.
• Both MA100 and MA101.
• Electives must include at least 1.0 credit from outside of the major discipline(s) of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science.

Regulations

1. For progression into Year 2, a minimum GPA of 5.00 in BI110 and BI111, a minimum GPA of 5.00 in PS101 and PS102, and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. For progression to subsequent years, An overall GPA must be at least 4.00 to maintain the combined program. For graduation, the Biology GPA must be 5.00 and the Psychology GPA must be 7.00, and the overall GPA must be 5.00 for the Biology program and an overall GPA of 5.00 to maintain the combined program.
2. Senior HN and senior WASC courses count as senior BI courses to fulfill program requirements; grades earned are included in the cumulative GPA in Biology.
3. If a thesis is completed in Biology, Year 4 should include BI499‡ and 1.5 additional senior BI credits (at least 1.0 of which must be at the 400 level), plus a 0.5 credit in senior PS. If a thesis is completed in Psychology, Year 4 should include PS499*, plus 2.5 senior BI credits (at least 1.0 of which must be at the 400 level); For students not taking a thesis, Year 4 should include 2.5 senior BI credits (at least 1.0 of which must be at the 400 level), plus an additional 1.0 senior PS credit at the 300 or 400 level.
4. For students considering graduate studies, it is recommended that a thesis (BI499‡ or PS499*) be taken in Year 4. Students wishing to take either thesis course are advised that these are limited enrolment courses; students must apply during the winter term of Year 3 to the appropriate department take these courses. Refer to the appropriate course descriptions for application details.
5. Senior honours students are expected to attend all department seminars.
6. The following is a suggested schedule within which all program requirements can be fulfilled:

Course Schedule

Year 1

• BI110, BI111; PS101 and PS102; CH110, CH111, both MA100 and MA101.
• Electives must include at least 1.0 credit from outside of the major discipline(s) of which 0.5 credit must be from a discipline outside of those offered by the Faculty of Science.

Year 2

• 2.0 senior BI credits (refer to Note 4).
• PS295, PS296 and two of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267.
• CH202, CH203.

Year 3

• 1.5 senior BI credits (refer to Notes 2 and 4).
• PS394, PS395;
• Two of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367;
• One of PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463, PS467.
• CH250, CH350.

Year 4

• PS410, and one of PS270, PS275, PS276, PS280, PS282.
• 0.5 credit non-BI, non-PS elective.
• Either: BI499‡, 1.5 additional senior BI credits and an additional 0.5 senior PS credit; or PS499* and 2.5 senior BI credits; or 2.5 senior BI credits and an additional 1.0 senior PS credits 

Senate/Editorial Changes

Senate Academic Planning Revision March 21, 2016: Course requirements changed; effective September 1, 2016.

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The Honours BSc Computer Science and Psychology: Computation and Cognitive Neuroscience Stream consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, including at least 7.0 senior Computer Science credits and at least 7.5 senior Psychology credits.  The program must contain the following:

Required Courses:

• CP104, CP164, CP213, CP216, CP220/PC220, CP264, CP312, CP317, CP363, CP372, CP386, CP414, and at least 1.5 senior CP credits;
• PS101 and PS102;
• PS267 and two of (PS260, PS262, PS263);
• One of PS270, PS275, PS276;
• PS295, PS296;
• PS367, and one of (PS360, PS362)
• PS394, PS395, PS410
• PS467 and on of (PS460, PS462);
• PS499* (or 1.0 credit of 300 or 400 level PS courses);
• one of PS270, PS275, PS276
• MA103, MA122
• The electives must also include at least 0.5 credit from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

Program requirements and Schedule

1. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, an entering student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA102
2. Progression to Year 2 requires a GPA of at least 5.00 in CP104 and CP164, a GPA of at least 5.0 in PS101 and PS102, an overall GPA of at least 4 (C-) overall. For progression to subsequent years, a minimum overall GPA of 4 is required to maintain the combined program; for graduation, the cumulative GPA must be at least 5.00 in CP courses, at least 7.00 in PS courses and at least 5.00 overall.
3. The senior CP electives must include at least 1.0 credit at the 400 level.
4. For students considering graduate studies, it is recommended that a thesis (PS499* or CP493/CP494) be taken in Year 4.  Students wishing to take PS499* are advised that this is a limited enrolment course; students must apply during the winter term of Year 3 to Psychology to take this course.  Refer to the course description for application details.
5. The following is a suggest schedule within which all program requirements can be fulfilled.

Year 1

• CP104, CP164, (MA102 in Fall or MA103 in Winter) or MA103 in Fall, MA122, PS101, PS102, 1.5 elective credits if MA103 is taken in Winter.  (2.0 elective credits if MA103 is already taken in Fall)

 Year 2

• CP213, CP214, CP216, CP220/PC220, PS295, PS296, PS267; one of  (PS260, PS262, PS263) and one of (PS270, PS275, PS276)

 Year 3

• CP312, CP317, CP363, CP372, CP386; one of (PS260, PS262, PS263); PS394, PS395; PS367; PS467

 Year 4

• CP414, PS410, PS467; one of (PS360, PS362); one of (PS460, PS462); PS499* (or 1.0 300 or 400 level PS credit); 1.5 senior CP elective credits

Printable Program Worksheet

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The Honours BSc Psychology and Computer Science program consists of a minimum of 20.0 credits, including at least 7.0 senior credits of CP courses and at least 7.0 senior credits of PS courses.  The program must contain the following:

Required Courses:

• CP104, CP164, CP220/PC220, CP213, CP216, CP264, CP312, CP317, CP363, CP372, CP386, CP414, and at least 1.5 senior CP credits;
• PS101 and PS102, PS295, PS296, PS394, PS395, PS410, PS499* (or 1.0 credit of 300 or 400 level PS courses); one of Ps270, PS275, PS276; two of PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267; two of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367; two of PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463, PS467
• MA103, MA122
• The electives must also include at least 0.5 credit from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

Program Regulations and Schedule

1. Based on the results of the Calculus Preparation Evaluation, an entering student may be required to complete MA102 prior to completing MA103.
2. Progression to Year 2 requires a GPA of at least 5.00 in CP104 and CP164, a GPA of at least 5.00 in PS101 and PS102, and an overall GPA of at least 5.00. For progression to subsequent years, the cumulative GPA must be at least 5.00 in CP courses, at least 5.00 in PS courses and at least 5.00 overall; for graduation, the cumulative GPA must be at least 5.00 in CP courses, at least 7.00 in PS courses and at least 5.00 overall.
3. The senior CP electives must include at least 1.0 credit at the 400 level.
4. For students considering graduate studies, it is recommended that a thesis (PS499* or CP493/CP494) be taken in Year 4. Students wishing to take PS499* are advised that this is a limited enrolment course; students must apply during the winter term of Year 3 to Psychology to take this course. Refer to the course description for application details.
5. The following is a suggested schedule within which all program requirements can be fulfilled.

Year 1:

• CP104, CP164 (MA102 in Fall, MA103 in Winter) or MA103 in Fall, MA122, PS101, PS102, 1.5 elective credit if MA is taken in Winter (2.0 elective credits if MA103 is already taken in Fall)

Year 2:

• CP213, CP214, CP216, CP220/PC220, CP264; PS295, PS296; two of  PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS267; one of PS270, PS275, PS276

Year 3:

• CP312, CP317, CP363, CP372, CP386; PS394, PS395; one of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367; one of PS460, PS461, PS462, PS462, PS467; 0.5 senior CP elective

Year 4:

• CP414, PS410, PS499 (or 1.0 300 or 400 level Psychology credit); one of  PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS367; one of PS460, PS461, PS462, PS463, PS467; 1.0 senior CP elective credit; 1.0 senior elective credit

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To complete the Honours BA Psychology Research Specialist program in Combination with another Honours BA program, the requirements are the same as stated above for the Honours BA Psychology Research Specialist program except that a minimum of 8.5 and a maximum of 10.0 credits in Psychology are required. Students who are required to complete research methods and statistics courses in the second honours program should consult with both departments to avoid duplication.

To complete the Honours BA Psychology program in Combination with another Honours BA Program, the requirements are the same as stated above for the Honours BA Psychology program except that a minimum of 7.5 and a maximum of 9.0 credits in Psychology are required. Students who are required to complete research methods and statistics courses in the second honours program should consult with both departments to avoid duplication. Electives must include at least 1.5 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.

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PS101 and PS102, and 2.0 senior psychology credits, including a minimum of a 0.5 credit from each of the following three areas:

• Brain, Behaviour, Cognitive Science: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS264, PS267, PS268, PS269.
• Social Science: PS270, PS271, PS272, PS275, PS276.
• Applied: PS280, PS282, PS283, PS284, PS285, PS286, PS287, PS288.

Note: Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors in the academic calendar.

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 in Psychology courses.

This intensive specialization for Honours BA Psychology and Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist students uses structural, ecological, intersectional, and critical lenses to provide core strengths in promoting health and wellbeing, community engagement, and social change through research, action, and policy.

The specialization includes 4.0 credits:

• 1.0 credit: PS101 and PS102
• 0.5 credit: PS282
• 0.5 credit: PS394 or PS398 (or SY489)
• 1.0 credit supervised by a community psychology faculty member: PS492*, or PS499*, or two PS490 courses
• 2.0 credits, including at least 1.5 credits at the third or fourth year level, from the following:  PS285, PS287, PS383, PS389, PS394, PS472 or PS482

Students may also choose the following credits if not completed above:  UU101, PS382, PS398 (or SY489), [PS492*, PS490, or PS499*] supervised by a community psychology faculty member. The list of community psychology faculty members can be found under the “Community Faculty” heading.

 Note:  This specialization is only available at the Waterloo Campus.

This minor provides an introduction to key principles in promoting health and wellbeing, community engagement, and social change through research, action, and policy.

The minor includes:

PS101 and PS102
PS282

2.0 credits from the following list:  PS285, PS287, PS383, PS389, PS398 (or SY489), PS472, PS482, CMEG300, HE301, HE411, ID120/SOJE120, UU101.

Notes:

1. The minor is available at both the Waterloo and Brantford Campuses.
2. HE courses are available only to Health Sciences students.
3. UU150 is required for all courses with a Community Service Learning (CSL) requirement.
4. Only one Psychology minor may be declared.
5. Exclusion: Students enrolled in any Psychology major.
6. Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors/Options.

This minor provides an integrated study of theory and practical experience in applications related to human development. The minor consists of 3.5 credits.

PS101; PS102;

PS275;
One of PS276 or PS377;
One of PS280, PS288 or PS379;
One of PS283, PS371, PS378, PS381, PS472
One of PS474 or PS476

 Notes:

1. Only one Psychology minor may be declared.
2. This minor is not available to students in any Psychology major
3. Refer to Regulations Governing all Minors.

This intensive specialization is for Honours BA Psychology and Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist students. 

Selected topics balancing theory and practical applications in human development across the lifespan will include both cognitive and socio-emotional change.

The specialization includes 3.0 senior credits:

0.5 credit: PS275

0.5 credit: one of PS276 or PS377

0.5 credit: one of PS280, PS288 or PS379

0.5 credit: one of PS283, PS371, PS378, PS381, PS472

0.5 credit: PS474

0.5 credit: PS476

Notes:

1. A minimum GPA of 6 (C+) is required in all courses within the Specialization. 

This specialization for Honours BA Psychology and Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist students provides an area of concentration in research and applied skills in mental health and well-being. The specialization gives students foundational knowledge in the mental health field for immediate work or as preparation for post-graduate training or certification, but does not offer credentials to become a practicing psychologist or psychotherapist.

 The specialization includes 3.5 credits:

0.5 credits:  PS280; PS381
One 0.5 credits: SK121 or UU100

Category A (1.0 credit) from:  PS371; PS379; PS389; PS451; HE304; PS480; PS490; PS499; UU499

Category B (1.0 credit) from: any course listed in Category A not used toward that requirement,
PS268; PS271; PS282; PS285; GC230; GC232; GC236

Notes:

1. Specialization is available to Honours BA Psychology students at the Brantford, Milton, and Waterloo campuses.
2. Students are advised that admission to PS490, PS499*, and UU499* is not guaranteed. Interested students must apply in Year 3, and the project must be on the subject of mental health or wellness.
3. Students are advised that PS480 and PS499* are restricted to students also in the Research Specialist program.
4. Students are advised that some senior courses may have prerequisites not included in the Specialization.