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Program Requirements
Note: University regulations apply to all students at Laurier. If there is any discrepancy between the program or progression requirements outlined on this page and those in the university's academic calendars, the academic calendars are the official sources of information. The information below is from the latest calendar, and you may be following progression requirements from an earlier calendar. Students are responsible for checking the appropriate calendar. Contact your academic advisor should you notice any discrepancies.
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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BSc Psychology Program Requirements and Regulations.
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.
- A) 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*).
- B) Students who do not intend to pursue graduate studies but are interested in further training (e.g., medical careers, speech pathology, law school, Bachelor of Education) 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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience Program Requirements and Regulations.
Printable Program Worksheet
- For a current program worksheet
- For a program worksheet from an earlier year, contact the department.
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 psychology 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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BA Psychology Program Requirements and Regulations.
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 Honours 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 psychology course with a community service-learning experience 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, Bachelor of Education, 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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist Program Requirements and Regulations.
Printable Program Worksheet
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Joint Honours Programs
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 the academic calendar for Honours BSc Biology and Psychology Program Requirements, Regulations and Notes.
Printable Program Worksheet
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The Honours BSc Computer Science and Psychology: Computation and Cognitive Neuroscience Stream program 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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BSc Computer Science and Psychology: Computation and Cognitive Neuroscience Stream Program Requirements and Schedule.
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The Honours BSc Computer Science and Psychology 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.
Refer to the academic calendar for Honours BSc Computer Science and Psychology Program Requirements and Regulations.
Printable Program Worksheet
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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.
Refer to the academic calendar for more information on Honours BA Psychology Research Specialist program in Combination with another Honours BA program.
Printable Program Worksheet
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Minors and Specializations
Information on the Psychology Minor can be found in the academic calendar.
Printable Program Worksheet
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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.
More information on the Community Psychology Specialization can be found in the academic calendar.
This minor provides an introduction to key principles in promoting health and wellbeing, community engagement, and social change through research, action, and policy.
More information on the Community Psychology and Social Change Minor can be found in the academic calendar.
This minor provides an integrated study of theory and practical experience in applications related to human development. The minor consists of 3.5 credits.
More information on the Applied Developmental Psychology Minor can be found in the academic calendar.
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.
More information on the Applied Developmental Psychology Specialization can be found in the academic calendar.
This minor provides an integrated study of theory and skill related to mental health and well-being. The minor provides students with mental health knowledge that may be relevant to postgraduate training in the mental health field, but does not offer credentials to become a practicing psychologist or psychotherapist. The minor consists of 3.5 credits.
More information on the Mental Health and Well-Being Minor can be found in the academic calendar.
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.
More information on the Mental Health and Well-Being Specialization can be found in the academic calendar.