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://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~undergra/undergrad.html We encourage students at all levels, and particularly those who are beginning a Major or Specialist program in Psychology, to consult the Undergraduate Psychology Web Site 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 201H1, 210H1 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 Web Site for details.

Undergraduate Director:

Professor C. Helwig, Sidney Smith Hall

Undergraduate Advisor:

Tamara Ferguson, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4014 (416-978-3407)

General Enquiries:

Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4020 (416-978-5201)

Undergraduate PSY Web pages:

http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~undergra/undergrad.html

PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS (B.Sc.)

NEUROSCIENCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM — See NEUROSCIENCE

Entry into all Psychology programs now requires an OAC Calculus (or equivalent). There is, however, no OAC Math prerequisite for
PSY100Y1 or additional individual 200-level courses if a grade of 70% or better is achieved in PSY100Y1. Students who completed PSY 100Y1 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 in the Spring term of their Second year. 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 100Y1;
c) PSY 201H1 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. Please see the Undergraduate Website for
additional information on requirements and applying to the Program.


NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 8.5 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY 100Y1

Second Year:

Statistics: PSY (201H1, 202H1)/ECO 220Y1/227Y1/GGR 270Y1/SOC 300Y1/STA (220H1, 221H1)/250H1/STA (220H1, JBS 229H1)

Second and Higher Years:



1. PSY 210H1, 220H1, (230H1/240H1), 260H1, 270H1, 280H1, 290H1

2. Two 300-level half courses from at least two of groups A, B, C

3. One of PSY 319H1/329H1/339H1/369H1/379H1/389H1/399H1

4. PSY 309Y1

5. PSY 400Y1, 409H1

PSYCHOLOGY

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc):

(9.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series full course or equivalent)

Enrolment in the Specialist program is limited. Students 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 100Y1; 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 100Y1; c) PSY 201H1 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.


NOTE: The courses to include Statistics and 8.5 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY 100Y1

Second Year:

Statistics: PSY (201H1, 202H1)/ECO 220Y1/227Y1/GGR 270Y1/SOC 300Y1/STA (220H1, 221H1)/250H1/(STA 220H1, JBS 229H1)

Second and Higher Years:



1. All of: PSY 210H1, 220H1, 230H1/240H1, 260H1, 270H1, 280H1, 290H1

2. Three 300-level half-courses taken from at least two of Groups A, B, and C below

3. One of: PSY 319H1/329H1/339H1/369H1/379H1/389H1/399H1

4. Two 400-level seminars from: JLP 471H1/JZP 428H1/PSY 401H1/410H1/420H1/430H1/440H1/460H1/470H1/471H1/472H1/473H1/480H1/490H1

5. Two 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. To enrol, students must have a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) at
least 63% in PSY 100Y1; 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 100Y1

Second Year:

Statistics: PSY 201H1/ECO 220Y1/227Y1/GGR 270Y1/SOC 300Y1/STA 220H1/250H1

Second and Higher Years:



1. All of: PSY 210H1, 220H1, (230H1/240H1), 260H1, 270H1, 280H1, 290H1

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. To enrol, students must have a) OAC Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) at
least 63% in PSY 100Y1; d) either be registered to take or have completed Statistics; and e) have a CGPA of 1.7.


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

First Year:

PSY 100Y1

Second Year:

Statistics: PSY 201H1/ECO 220Y1/227Y1/GGR 270Y1/SOC 300Y1/STA 220H1/250H1

Second and Higher Years:



1. At least two of: PSY 210H1/220H1/230H1/240H1/260H1/270H1/280H1/290H1

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 315H1/PSY 311H1/312H1/313H1/314H1/316H1/320H1/321H1/322H1/323H1/324H1/325H1/326H1/327H1/328H1/330H1/333H1/334H1/341H1/342H1/ 343H1

Group B: JZP 326H1/PSY 362H1/390H1/391H1/392H1/393H1/394H1/396H1

Group C: JLP 374H1/PSY 312H1/316H1/370H1/371H1/372H1/375H1/377H1/378H1/380H1/383H1

Note: PSY 312H1 and 316H may count in either Group A or C, but not both, for program requirements