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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. 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, etc. 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. Undergraduate Advisor: Tamara Ferguson, Sidney Smith HALL 4014 (416-978-3407) General Enquiries: Sidney Smith Hall, ROOM 4020 (416-978-5201) Web site: www.psych.utoronto.ca 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 preferably no more than 10.0 full courses with a PSY-indicator; see note at end of program listings) 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 AND202H1 (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. NOTE: The courses include 1.0 full course equivalent in Statistics and 8.0 full courses or equivalent in Psychology. First Year: Psychology (Science program) Specialist program: (9.0 full courses or their equivalent, including at least ONE 400-series full course or equivalent, and preferably no more than 10.0 full courses with a PSY-indicator; see note at end of program listings) 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 AND202H1 (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. NOTE: The courses include 1.0 courses in Statistics and 8.0 full courses or equivalent in Psychology. First Year: Major program: (6.5 full courses or their equivalent, and preferably no more than 7.5 full courses with a PSY-indicator; see note at end of program listings) Enrolment in the Major 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 2.5. NOTE: The courses include 0.5 courses in Statistics and 6.0 full courses or equivalent in Psychology. First Year: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent, and preferably no more than 5.0 full courses with a PSY-indicator; see note at end of program listings) 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. NOTE: The courses include 0.5 courses in Statistics and 3.5 full courses or equivalent in Psychology. First Year:
*Please note that the courses in Group 2 are optional and that enrolment priority is not given to PSY program students. Note |
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