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Introduction

Psychology is that branch of science which focuses on the behaviour of human beings and animals, with particular emphasis on the individual rather than the group. Our courses span the various areas of psychology and introduce students to the methods used in psychological research. The basic tools of the research psychologist include experimentation in the laboratory and field, naturalistic observation, and the use of statistical methods in interpreting data.

Our faculty have highly diversified interests which are reflected in the number and variety of our undergraduate course offerings. These include courses in developmental psychology, social psychology, personality, abnormal psychology, human and animal learning, cognitive psychology, perception, and physiological psychology. A more detailed description of the individual courses and the names and interests of the course instructors appear on web pages at http://psych.utoronto.ca/~sofia/undergrad.shtml and also in the Undergraduate Psychology Handbook issued annually by our Department and obtainable from Room 4020, Sidney Smith Hall. We encourage students at all levels, and particularly those who are beginning a Major or Specialist program in Psychology, to consult the Undergraduate Psychology Handbook before selecting courses and to discuss their proposed programs with the Undergraduate Advisor, the Undergraduate Director, or a faculty member in the Department.

Courses in the various areas within Psychology and the numbering system associated with these courses follow a definite pattern: PSY XXX. The first digit represents the year, and the second digit represents the area in which the course belongs. Social Psychology, for example, is identified by “2.” Therefore, PSY 220 at the second year, PSY 320, 321, 322, and 323 at the third year, and PSY 420 at the fourth year represent all the Social Psychology courses. Other areas within Psychology follow a similar pattern.

Students in Psychology programs are given first priority for enrolment in PSY 201H, 210H and all third and fourth year Psychology courses. Please consult the March Supplement to the Faculty of Arts and Science Calendar and the Undergraduate Psychology Handbook for details.

Undergraduate Director:

Professor B.B. Schiff, Sidney Smith Hall

Undergraduate Advisor:

I.S. Kirschner, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4014 (978-3407)

General Enquiries:

Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4020 (978-5201)

Undergraduate PSY Web pages:

http://psych.utoronto.ca/~sofia/undergrad.shtml

PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS (B.Sc.)

NOTE: JLP 315H, 374H, 471H; JZP 326H, 428H count as PSY credits for all Psychology programs.

NEUROSCIENCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM — See NEUROSCIENCE

All of the Psychology programs have been revised. Students already registered in a Psychology program may choose to follow the program guidelines they began with or the new guidelines. Entry into all Psychology programs now requires an OAC Calculus (or equivalent). There is, however, no OAC Math prerequisite for PSY100Y or additional individual courses if a grade of 70% or better is achieved in PSY100Y. The Calculus OAC equivalency may be discussed with the Undergraduate Advisor or Director. Students who completed PSY 100Y in 1997 or earlier are exempt from the OAC Calculus requirement.

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Specialist program:
(9.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.5 400-series full courses or equivalent)
This program is designed for students who have demonstrated particular interest and aptitude in research. Enrolment in the Research Specialist program is limited. Students must apply directly to the Department in the Spring term of their Second year. Application forms will be available February 15, and must be submitted by March 15. Admission to the program is based on academic performance and expressed interest in research. To be admitted students must have completed a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) PSY 100Y; c) PSY 201H and 202H (or equivalent); d) at least 4 of the 7 required 200-level courses, with an average of at least 73% across all PSY courses. (Note that this does not mean 73% in each PSY course); and e) have a CGPA of at least 3.0. Students who completed PSY 100Y in 1997 or earlier are exempt from the OAC Calculus requirement.

NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 8 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:
PSY 100Y

Second Year:
Statistics: PSY (201H, 202H)/ECO 220Y/227Y/GGR 270Y/SOC 300Y/STA (220H, 221H)/250H/STA (220H, JBS 229H)

Second and Higher Years:

1. PSY 210H, 220H, (230H/240H), 260H, 270H, 280H, 290H
2. Two 300-level half courses from at least two of groups A, B, C
3. One of PSY 319H/329H/339H/369H/379H/389H/399H
4. PSY 309Y
5. PSY 400Y, 409H

PSYCHOLOGY

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc):
(9 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series full course or equivalent)

Enrolment in the Specialist program is limited. Students apply directly to the Department and may enrol in their Second or Third year. To enrol in Second year, students must have a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) obtained at least 80% in PSY 100Y; d) a CGPA of at least 3.0; and e) be registered in Statistics. To enrol in Third year, students must have completed a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) PSY 100Y; c) PSY 201H and 202H (or equivalent); and d) at least 4 of the 7 required 200-level courses, with an average of at least 73% across all PSY courses. (Note that this does not mean 73% in each PSY course); and e) have a CGPA of at least 3.0. Students who completed PSY 100Y in 1997 or earlier are exempt from the OAC Calculus requirement.

NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 8 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:
PSY 100Y

Second Year:
Statistics: PSY (201H, 202H)/ECO 220Y/227Y/GGR 270Y/SOC 300Y/STA (220H, 221H)/250H/(STA 220H, JBS 229H)

Second and Higher Years:

1. All of: PSY 210H, 220H, 230H/240H, 260H, 270H, 280H, 290H
2. Three 300-level half-courses taken from at least two of Groups A, B, and C below
3. One of: PSY 319H/329H/339H/369H/379H/389H/399H
4. Two 400-level seminars from: JLP 471H/JZP 428H/PSY 401H/410H/420H/430H/440H/460H/470H/471H/472H/473H/480H/490H
5. One additional 300- or 400-level half-course from PSY/JLP/JZP

Major program (B.Sc.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)

Enrolment in the Major program is limited. Application must be made to the Department. To enrol, students must have a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) at least 63% in PSY 100Y; d) be registered to take or have completed Statistics; and e) have a CGPA of 2.0.

NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 6.5 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:
PSY 100Y

Second Year:
Statistics: PSY 201H/ECO 220Y/227Y/GGR 270Y/SOC 300Y/STA 220H/250H

Second and Higher Years:

1. All of: PSY 210H, 220H, (230H/240H), 260H, 270H, 280H, 290H
2. Two 300-level half-courses taken from two of Groups A, B, and C below
3. Two additional 300- or 400-level half-courses from PSY/JLP/JZP

Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)

Enrolment in the Minor program is limited. Application must be made to the Department. To enrol, students must have a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; b) at least 63% in PSY 100Y; c) either be registered to take or have completed Statistics; and d) have a CGPA of 1.7.

NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 3.5 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:
PSY 100Y

Second Year:
Statistics: PSY 201H/ECO 220Y/227Y/GGR 270Y/SOC 300Y/STA 220H/250H

Second and Higher Years:

1. At least two of: PSY 210H/220H/230H/240H/260H/270H/280H/290H
2. At least two half-courses at the 300-level taken from any of Groups A, B, or C below
3. An additional PSY/JLP/JZP half-course at any level

Group A: JLP 315H/PSY 311H/312H/313H/314H/316H/320H/322H/323H/324H/325H/330H/326H/333H/334H/341H/342H/343H

Group B: JZP 326H/PSY 362H/390H/391H/392H/393H/394H/396H

Group C: JLP 374H/PSY 312H/316H/370H/371H/372H/375H/377H/378H/380H/383H
Note: PSY 312H and 316H may count in either Group A or C, but not both, for program requirements