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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. We encourage students at all levels, and
particularly those who are beginning a Major or Specialist program in Psychology,
to consult
the undergraduate section of the Psychology web site before selecting
courses and to discuss their proposed programs with the Undergraduate Advisor. Undergraduate Advisor: Tamara Ferguson, Sidney Smith Hall 4014 (416-978-3407) General Enquiries: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 4020 (416-978-7617) Undergraduate E-mail Listserv: If you would like the latest news and updates on course additions and cancellations, instructor changes, scholarships, program applications, volunteer or paid job postings, important deadlines, events/information seminars, and other undergraduate announcements, please send an email to undergrad@psych.utoronto.ca and type in the subject line “Add to Undergraduate Listserv”. Please note that e-mail addresses other than your UTORid (@utoronto.ca)
will not be accepted (ie. no Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, or other accounts). Psychology Programs(See web site for further details) Entry into all Psychology programs requires a senior-level high school Calculus course (a community college or university Calculus course is also acceptable). Please note that this requirement will not be waived, nor can it be substituted with another math course. There is, however, no Calculus prerequisite for PSY100H1. Students who completed PSY100Y1 in 1997 or earlier at the University of Toronto are exempt from the 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 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 and begin
the program in their third 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) a senior-level high school Calculus course; b) PSY100H1/100Y1;
c) PSY201H1 and PSY202H1 (or their 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. This is a highly
competitive
program and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. First Year: After PSY100: Psychology (Science program)Specialist program: (9.0 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series full
course or equivalent, and Enrolment in the Specialist program is limited. Students may enrol in their second or later years. To enrol in second year, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course ; b) completed 4 full university courses; c) obtained at least 80% in PSY100H1/100Y1; d) a CGPA of at least 3.0. To enrol in third or fourth year, students must have completed a) the Calculus requirement; b) a 70% in PSY100H1/100Y1; c) PSY201H1 and PSY202H1 (or their 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. First Year: After PSY 100: Major program: (6.5 full courses
or their equivalent, and First Year: After PSY 100: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent, and Enrolment in the Minor program is limited.
To enrol, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course
; b) completed 4 full university courses; c) at least 70% in PSY100H1/100Y1; and d) a CGPA of 2.0. First Year: After PSY 100:
Note1: Group 2:
*Please note that the courses in Group 2 are optional and that enrolment priority is not given to PSY program students.
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preferably no more than 10.0 full courses
with a PSY-indicator;