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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 St. George Psychology programs are given first priority
for enrolment in second, third and fourth year Psychology courses. Please
consult the Registration Handbook
& Timetable 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
(See Undergraduate
Psychology web site for further details)
NOTE: JLP315H1, JLP374H1,
JLP471H1; JZP326H1,
JZP428H1 count as PSY credits for all
Psychology programs.
Entry into all Psychology programs now requires an OAC or MCA4U Calculus
(or equivalent). There is, however, no Calculus prerequisite for PSY100Y1
or additional individual 200-level courses if a grade of 70% or better
is achieved in PSY100Y1. Students who
completed PSY100Y1 in 1997 or earlier*
are exempt from the OAC/MCA4U Calculus requirement.
* at the University of Toronto
Psychology Research (Science 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 apply in the spring term of their second
year. All students enrolling in or considering the Resarch Specialist
program should enroll in a PSY lab course in the fall of their third year.
Admission to the program is based on academic performance and expressed
interest in research. To be admitted students must have completed
a) OAC/MCA4U Calculus or equivalent;
b) PSY100Y1;
c) PSY201H1 and 202H1 (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:
PSY100Y1
Second Year:
Statistics: PSY (PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR
(GGR270H1, GGR271H1)/SOC300Y1/STA
(STA220H1, STA221H1)/STA250H1/STA
(STA220H1, JBS229H1)
Second and Higher Years:
1. PSY210H1, PSY220H1,
(PSY230H1/PSY240H1),
PSY260H1, PSY270H1,
PSY280H1, PSY290H1
2. Two 300-level half courses from at least two of groups A, B, C below
and one additional 300-level half course (from any group) or 400-level
seminar
3. One of PSY319H1/PSY329H1/PSY339H1/PSY369H1/PSY379H1/
PSY389H1/PSY399H1
4. PSY309H1
5. PSY400Y1, PSY409H1
Psychology (Science program)
Specialist program:
(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/MCA4U Calculus or equivalent;
b) completed 4 full courses;
c) obtained at least 80% in PSY100Y1;
d) a CGPA of at least 3.0; and e) be registered in PSY201H1
or equivalent (statistics).
To enrol in Third year, students must have completed
a) OAC/MCA4U Calculus or equivalent;
b) PSY100Y1;
c) PSY201H1 and 202H1 (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:
PSY100Y1
Second Year:
Statistics: PSY (PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR
(GGR270H1, GGR271H1)/SOC300Y1/
STA (STA220H1, STA221H1)/STA250H1/(STA220H1,
JBS229H1)
Second and Higher Years:
1. All of: PSY210H1, PSY220H1,
PSY230H1/PSY240H1,
PSY260H1, PSY270H1,
PSY280H1, PSY290H1
2. Three 300-level half-courses taken from at least two of Groups A, B,
and C below
3. One of: PSY319H1/PSY329H1/PSY339H1/PSY369H1/PSY379H1/PSY389H1/PSY399H1
4. Two 400-level seminars from: JLP471H1/JZP428H1/PSY401H1/PSY410H1/PSY420H1/PSY430H1/
PSY440H1/PSY460H1/
PSY470H1/PSY471H1/PSY472H1/PSY473H1/PSY480H1/PSY490H1
5. Two additional 300- or 400-level half-courses from PSY/JLP/JZP
Major program:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in the Major program is limited. To enrol, students
must have
a) OAC/MCA4U Calculus or equivalent;
b) completed 4 full courses;
c) at least 63% in PSY100Y1;
d) be registered to take or have completed PSY201H1
or equivalent (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:
PSY100Y1
Second Year:
Statistics: PSY201H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/SOC300Y1/STA220H1/STA250H1
Second and Higher Years:
1. All of: PSY210H1, PSY220H1,
(PSY230H1/PSY240H1),
PSY260H1, PSY270H1,
PSY280H1, PSY290H1
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:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in the Minor program is limited. To enrol, students
must have
a) OAC/MCA4U Calculus or equivalent;
b) completed 4 full courses;
c) at least 63% in PSY100Y1;
d) either be registered to take or have completed PSY201H1
or equivalent (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:
PSY100Y1
Second Year:
Statistics: PSY201H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/SOC300Y1/STA220H1/STA250H1
Second and Higher Years:
1. At least two of: PSY210H1/PSY220H1/PSY230H1/PSY240H1/PSY260H1/PSY270H1/PSY280H1/PSY290H1
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:
JLP315H1/PSY300H1/PSY311H1/PSY312H1/PSY313H1/PSY314H1/PSY316H1/
PSY317H1/PSY320H1/PSY321H1/PSY322H1/PSY323H1/PSY324H1/PSY325H1/
PSY326H1/PSY327H1/PSY328H1/PSY330H1/PSY331H1/PSY332H1/PSY333H1/
PSY334H1/PSY335H1/PSY336H1/PSY341H1/PSY342H1/PSY343H1
Group B:
JZP326H1/PSY362H1/PSY390H1/PSY391H1/PSY392H1/PSY393H1/PSY394H1/
PSY396H1
Group C:
JLP374H1/PSY312H1/PSY316H1/PSY370H1/PSY371H1/PSY372H1/PSY375H1/
377H1/PSY378H1/PSY380H1
Note1:
PSY312H1 and 316H1 may count in either
Group A or C, but not both, for program requirements
Note 2:
POL313Y1 may count as a Group A half
credit.
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