Psychology

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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://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 campus Psychology programs are given first priority for enrolment in all second, third and fourth year Psychology courses. Please consult the Registration Handbook & Timetable for details.

Undergraduate Advisor: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4014 (416-978-3407)

General Enquiries: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4020 (416-978-7617)

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

Psychology Programs

(See Undergraduate Web Site for further details)

NOTE: JLP315H1, JLP374H1, JLP471H1 count as PSY credits for all Psychology programs.

Entry into all Psychology programs requires an OAC or MCB4U Calculus (or equivalent). There is, however, no Calculus prerequisite for PSY100H1. Students who completed PSY100H1 in 1997 or earlier at the University of Toronto are exempt from the OAC/MCB4U Calculus requirement.

Psychology Research (Science program)

Specialist program:

(9.0 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.5 400-series full courses or equivalent, and no more than 10.0 full courses)

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 Research 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/MCB4U Calculus or equivalent; b) PSY100H1Y1; c) PSY201H1 and PSY202H1 (or equivalent); d) four 200-level PSY 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 Web Site for additional information on requirements and applying to the Program.

NOTE: The courses include 1.0 full course equivalent in Statistics and 8.0 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY100H1/100Y1

After PSY100:

1. Statistics: (PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR 270Y1/(SOC202H1, SOC300H1)/(STA220H1, STA221H1)/STA250H1

2. Two of PSY210H1, PSY220H1, PSY230H1, PSY240H1 (Cluster A), and two of PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY290H1 (Cluster B)

3. Four half-courses at the 300-level from Group 1 below, with at least one half-course from each of Clusters A and B

4. One of PSY319H1/PSY329H1/PSY339H1/PSY369H1/PSY379H1/ PSY389H1/PSY399H1

5. PSY309H1

6. PSY400Y1, PSY409H1

7. Two courses (H or Y) at any level, taken from Groups 1 and/or 2 below

Psychology (Science program)

Specialist program:

(9.0 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series full course or equivalent, and no more than 10.0 full courses)

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/MCB4U Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) obtained at least 80% in PSY100H1; d) a CGPA of at least 3.0. To enrol in third year, students must have completed a) OAC/MCB4U Calculus or equivalent; b) a 70% in PSY100H1; c) PSY201H1 and PSY202H1 (or equivalent); d) four 200-level PSY 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 include 1.0 courses in Statistics and 8.0 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY100H1/100Y1

After PSY 100:

1. Statistics: (PSY201H1, PSY202H1)/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR 270Y1/(SOC202H1, SOC300H1)/(STA220H1, STA221H1)/STA250H1

2. Two of PSY210H1, PSY220H1, PSY230H1, PSY240H1 (Cluster A), and two of PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY290H1 (Cluster B)

3. Five half-courses at the 300-level from Group 1 below, with at least one from each of Clusters A and B

4. One of: PSY319H1/PSY329H1/PSY339H1/PSY369H1/PSY379H1/PSY389H1/PSY399H1

5. Two 400-level seminars from: JLP471H1/PSY401H1/PSY410H1/PSY420H1/PSY430H1/PSY440H1/PSY460H1/

PSY470H1/PSY471H1/472H1/473H1/PSY480H1/PSY490H1/PSY497H1

6. Three courses (H or Y) at any level taken from Groups 1 and/or 2 below

Major program:

(6.5 full courses or their equivalent, and no more than 7.5 full courses)

Enrolment in the Major program is limited. To enrol, students must have a) OAC/MCB4U Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) at least 70% in PSY100H1/Y1; and d) a CGPA of 2.5.

NOTE: The courses include 0.5 courses in Statistics and 6.0 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY100H1/100Y1

After PSY 100:

1. Statistics: PSY201H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/SOC202H1/STA220H1/STA250H1

2. Two of PSY210H1, PSY220H1, PSY230H1, PSY240H1 (Cluster A), and two of PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY290H1 (Cluster B)

3. Four half-courses at the 300-level from Group 1 below, with at least one from each of Clusters A and B

4. Three courses (H or Y) at any level taken from Groups 1 and/or 2 below

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent, and no more than 5.0 full courses)

Enrolment in the Minor program is limited. To enrol, students must have a) OAC/MCB4U Calculus or equivalent; b) completed 4 full courses; c) at least 70% in PSY100H1; and d) a CGPA of 2.0.

NOTE: The courses include 0.5 courses in Statistics and 3.5 full courses or equivalent in PSY

First Year:

PSY100H1/100Y1

After PSY 100:

1. Statistics: PSY201H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/SOC202H1/STA220H1/STA250H1

2. At least two of: PSY210H1/PSY220H1/PSY230H1/PSY240H1/PSY260H1/PSY270H1/PSY280H1/PSY290H1

3. At least two half-courses at the 300-level taken from Group 1 below, in any of Clusters A and B

4. At least two courses (H or Y) at any level, taken from Groups 1 and/or 2 below

Group 1:

Cluster A:

JLP315H1/PSY210H1/PSY220H1/PSY230H1/PSY240H1/PSY300H1/301H1/PSY303H1/304H1/PSY311H1/PSY312H1/PSY313H1/PSY314H1/PSY316H1/ PSY317H1/PSY319H1/PSY320H1/PSY321H1/PSY322H1/PSY323H1/PSY324H1/PSY325H1/PSY326H1/PSY327H1/PSY328H1/PSY329H1/PSY330H1/PSY331H1/PSY332H1/PSY333H1/PSY334H1/PSY335H1/PSY336H1/PSY339H1/PSY341H1/PSY342H1/PSY343H1/PSY401H1/PSY402H1/403H1/404H1/PSY410H1/PSY420H1/PSY430H1/PSY440H1

Cluster B:

JLP374H1/JLP471H1/ JZP326H1/428H1/ PSY260H1/PSY270H1/PSY280H1/PSY290H1/PSY300H1/301H1/PSY303H1/304H1/PSY312H1/PSY316H1/PSY362H1/PSY369H1/PSY370H1/PSY371H1/PSY372H1/PSY373H1/PSY375H1/PSY378H1/PSY379H1/PSY380H1/PSY389H1/PSY390H1/391H1/PSY392H1/PSY393H1/PSY394H1/ PSY396H1/PSY397H1/PSY399H1/PSY402H1/403H1/404H1/PSY460H1/PSY470H1/PSY471H1/472H1/473H1/PSY480H1/PSY490H1/PSY497H1

Note1:

Some PSY courses are included in both of Clusters A and B and may count in either cluster, but not both, for program requirements.

Group 2:

BIO150Y1/252H1/CSB 332H1/ENG290Y1/HIS498H1/HMB200H1/HMB420H1/JLS474H1/450H1/LIN100Y1/LIN200H1/372H1/MGT262H1/NEW303H1/372H1/NRS 201H1/NRS202H1/302H1/400Y1/PCL475Y1/PHL240H1/PHL243H1/PHL340H1/POL313Y1/PSL300H1/PSL301H1/PSL302Y1/433H1/PSL440Y1/PSL444Y1/RLG211Y1/RLG301H1/RLG302H1/RLG303H1/RLG421H1/TRN320Y1/UNI250Y1/ UNI370H1/UNI401H1/UNI402H1/UNI470H1/WDW260H1/WDW360H1/WDW365H1