Programs
The Honours Specialization (HSP) in Psychology is a limited-enrolment program. Some years, there are more applicants to the program than spaces available. As a result, we are not always able to offer admission to all students who meet the minimum admission requirements.
Normally, admission to the HSP program requires the completion of first-year requirements with no failures and a minimum average of 75% on three principal courses including Psychology 1000 (or 1000X), Math 1228A/B, Stats 1024A/B, and an additional 1.0 course at the 1000-level with no grade below 60%.
We anticipate that there will be more students who apply to this program than we can accept into the program.
Should this be the case, a grade of PASS in the courses required for admission to the HSP will not be sufficient, and admission will be based on numeric grades in Psychology 1000 (or 1000X), Math 1228A/B, Stats 1024A/B.
Applicants should be aware that the HSP involves upper-year courses that build on the foundations provided in Math 1228A/B and Stats 1024A/B. A solid understanding of the concepts from these courses is essential for student success in the HSP.
A passing grade will be considered acceptable for admission to a Major, Specialization or Minor in Psychology.
Enrolment in this module is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that students wishing to transfer into this module will be offered admission.
Admission Requirements after First Year
Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 75% in 3.0 principal courses, including Psychology 1000 or 1000W/X, Mathematics 1228A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, plus 1.0 additional course at the 1000 level, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%.
Admission Requirements after Second or Third Year
Students who wish to enter the Honors Specialization in Psychology after second or third year must meet the requirements for admission after first year, and have a minimum cumulative average of 75% in all Psychology courses that will count toward the module, with no mark below 60% in any of these courses.
Progression Requirements
A minimum cumulative modular average of 75% with a minimum grade of 60% in each course of the module, and a passing grade in each option. Note: Students will be permitted to proceed under the progression requirements in place at their most recent admission to the Honors Specialization module.
Module
9.0 courses:0.5 course: Psychology 2840F/G.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2100-2299.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2300-2799.
1.5 additional courses in Psychology from the 2100-2999 series.
0.5 course: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G or 2101F/G.
1.5 courses: Psychology 3891F/G, 3892F/G, 3893F/G.
1.5 further Psychology courses at the 3000 level.
1.5 additional courses in Psychology at the 3000 level or above.
1.0 course Psychology 4891E or Psychology 4893E.
Enrolment in this module is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that students wishing to transfer into this module will be offered enrollment.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements, including Psychology 1000 or 1000W/X with a mark of at least 60%; Mathematics 1228A/B, and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B.
Module
6.5 courses:0.5 course: Psychology 2840F/G.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2100-2299.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2300-2799.
3.5 courses in Psychology from the 2100-3799 series*.
1.0 additional course in Psychology course at the 2000 level or above.
0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G or 2101F/G.
*Note: Students enrolled in an Honors Double Major must complete at least 1.0 Psychology course at the 3000-level or above.
Enrolment in this module is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that students wishing to transfer into this module will be offered enrolment.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements, including Psychology 1000 or 1000W/X with a mark of at least 60%; Mathematics 1228A/B and Statistical Sciences 1024A/B.
Module
9.0 courses:0.5 course: Psychology 2840F/G.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2100-2299.
0.5 course from: Psychology 2300-2799.
0.5 course from: at the 3000 level.
6.5 additional courses in Psychology courses at the 2000 level or above.
0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G or 2101F/G.
Note: Programs may change from year to year.
