Psychology: Bachelor of Arts Minor

Description

Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mental processes. The Minor in Psychology complements students' studies in a wide range of disciplines and broadens their career preparation. Students acquire an understanding and application of the basic principles of psychology as well as a background in the scientific methods used to describe, predict, understand, and explain human behaviour. Whether you are in Criminology and interested in forensic psychology, in Education and interested in developmental processes, or in Biology and interested in neuroscience, you can find courses to provide breadth and depth to complement your primary major while providing insight into the understanding of psychology.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a minor in Psychology must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.

Declaration Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation.

Curricular Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.

Psychology Minor

Students must complete the following requirements for the Psychology Minor:

1000 and 2000 Level

Students are required to complete all of the following courses:
	PSYC 1100	Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes	3 credits
	PSYC 1200	Introduction to Psychology: Areas and Applications	3 credits
	PSYC 2300	Applied Statistics	3 credits
	PSYC 2315	Brain and Behaviour	3 credits
	PSYC 2385	Cognition	3 credits
	PSYC 2400	Experimental Psychology: Research Methodology	3 credits
And at least 1 course from the following list:
	PSYC 2308	History & Systems of Contemporary Psychology	3 credits
	PSYC 2320	Developmental Psychology: Childhood	3 credits
	PSYC 2321	Developmental Psychology: Adolescence	3 credits
	PSYC 2322	Developmental Psychology: Adulthood	3 credits
	PSYC 2330	Social Psychology	3 credits
	PSYC 2350	Psychopathology	3 credits
	PSYC 2370	Psychology of Personality	3 credits

3000 AND 4000 LEVEL

Psychology courses at the 3000 level are accessible to all students who have completed Introductory Psychology 1100 and 1200, plus any additional prerequisite course indicated.

Courses at the 4000 level will require prerequisites at the 2000 and possibly 3000 level.

Students are required to complete at least one (1) course from each of the following five core areas:
	1. Biopsychology:
	PSYC 3320	Drugs and Behaviour	3 credits
	PSYC 3910	Neuropsychology	3 credits
	PSYC 4315	Neuroscience	3 credits
	2. Cognitive:
	PSYC 3215	Psychology of Memory	3 credits
	PSYC 3303	Learning: Theory & Practice	3 credits
	PSYC 3311	Psychology of Consciousness	3 credits
	PSYC 3800	Evolutionary Psychology	3 credits
	PSYC 4210	Critical Thinking	3 credits
	3. Developmental:
	PSYC 3316	Infancy	3 credits
	PSYC 3920	Aging	3 credits
	4. Social / Personality
	PSYC 3210	Attitudes and Persuasion	3 credits
	PSYC 3220	Group Dynamics	3 credits
	PSYC 3307	Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology	3 credits
	PSYC 3370	Advanced Personality Theory	3 credits
	PSYC 3451	Psychology and Law	3 credits
	PSYC 4700	Cultural Psychology	3 credits
	5. Clinical / Abnormal
	PSYC 3350	Advanced Topics in Psychopathology	3 credits
	PSYC 3450	Clinical Psychotherapy	3 credits
	PSYC 3600	Health Psychology	3 credits
	PSYC 4350	Developmental Psychopathology	3 credits