2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar

Jack R. AdamsWebber, Kathryn Belicki, John G. Benjafield, David DiBattista, Harry T. Hunt, Robert D. Ogilvie, Joan M. Preston, Linda RoseKrasnor, Stanley W. Sadava, Sidney J.Segalowitz, Paul D. Tyson, William G. Webster (on leave)

Associate Professors

Stefan M. Brudzynski, Nancy DeCourville, Jane Dywan, Dawn E. Good, Carolyn Hafer, Darla MacLean, John Mitterer, Robert Nadon (on leave), Peter Ramm (on leave), Teena Willoughby

Assistant Professors

Michael Ashton, Anthony F. Bogaert, H. Willard Bradley, Kimberly Côté, Andrew V. Dane, Alicia Dunlop

Adjunct Professors

Michael Alexander, Sherrie BiemanCopland, Nancy Johnston, Tomoka Takeuchi, Pauline Wong, Barry Willer

Coordinator

Jo Stewart

General Information

Administrative Assistants,

Joanne Boekestyn

Linda Pidduck

(905) 688-5550, extensions 3542, 3543

Mackenzie Chown B326

http://www.psyc.brocku.ca/

The Department of Psychology offers fouryear programs of study leading to a BA (honours) in Psychology, a BA with a Major in Psychology and a three year BA pass degree program. All of the programs are designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the field of psychology including research methodology, psychological theory and application. In addition, the 20 credit degree programs give students the opportunity to prepare for admission to professional and advanced degree training in a variety of fields. Students interested in pursuing graduate study specifically in psychology should complete the Honours program.

The requirements for graduation with a BA (Honours) are a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent nonmajor average. The requirements for a BA with a Major are a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.

Students wishing to major in Psychology must apply to declare their major. Declaration of major forms are available in the Registrar's Office. The Department believes that a broadly based liberal arts background is appropriate in conjunction with a major in Psychology. It is recommended that honours students acquire some background in other disciplines as part of their undergraduate program. Students must be admitted to year 4 (honours). Applications are available in the Office of the Registrar. See the Psychology Major's Manual for more information. This manual is available in the bookstore and in the library.

Program Notes

1.	Honours students with a single major must select psychology credits from at least three different content areas (see listings below). Honours students with a combined major must select psychology credits from at least two different content areas (see listings below). Students intending to pursue graduate studies in Psychology are encouraged to select from at least five. Single BA with a Major students are encouraged to select from at least three.
2.	Students enrolled in PSYC 4F91 are encouraged to enrol concurrently in PSYC 4P94.
3.	Admissions to year 4 (honours) is by application through the Department and requires a minimum 75 percent major average and a minimum 70 percent overall average.
4.	In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all 15 credit degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

Content Areas

Applied, Clinical and Health Psychology

PSYC 2P91

PSYC 3F20, 3P34, 3P36, 3P95

PSYC 4F50, 4P21, 4P31, 4P32, 4P45, 4P80

Cognition

PSYC 2F20, 2F91, 2P96, 2P97, 2P98, 2P99

PSYC 3P54, 3P55, 3P88, 3Q91, 3Q92

PSYC 4P22, 4P47, 4P70, 4P81

Comparative Psychology, Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

PSYC 2F36, 2F45, 2F91

PSYC 3F45, 3F46, 3F91, 3P68, 3P92, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 3Q97, 3Q98

PSYC 4P82

Development

PSYC 2F12

PSYC 3P11, 3P18, 3P23, 3P27, 3P56, 3P74, 3P93, 3P94, 3Q93, 3Q94

PSYC 4F11, 4P83

Methodology

PSYC 4P48, 4P84

Personality and Social Psychology

PSYC 2F25, 2F30, 2P93, 2P94, 2P96

PSYC 3F10, 3F97, 3P33, 3P36, 3P80, 3Q90, 3Q95, 3Q96, 3Q99

PSYC 4P44, 4P85

Honours Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Science context credit
	two elective credits

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23
	three credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one elective credit

Year 3

	PSYC 3P39
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99, including either PSYC 3F40 or 3P30 (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

Year 4

	PSYC 4F90 or 4F91 (see program note 2)
	PSYC 4P92 and 4P93
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

BA with a Major Program

This program is identical to the honours program listed in years 1 and 2.

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30
	two and onehalf PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

Year 4

	PSYC 4P92
	two and onehalf PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

Pass Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Science context credit
	two elective credits

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23
	two PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	two elective credits

Year 3

	Three PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits

Combined Major Programs

Students may take a combined major in Psychology and a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department. It should be noted that not all departments provide a combined major option. All combined major students should consult with the Coordinator to avoid duplication of courses.

Honours

	PSYC 1F90, 2F23, 3P39 and 4P92
	two credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one and onehalf PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 including either PSYC 3F40 or 3P30
	one and onehalf PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 1)

In addition students must complete one of PSYC 4F90, 4F91, or an honours thesis in the second discipline.

BA with a Major

	PSYC 1F90, 2F23 and 3P30
	two credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one and onehalf PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99

Pass

	PSYC 1F90 and 2F23
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	two PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99

Psychology and Biology

Consult the Biological Sciences entry for a listing of program requirements.

Psychology and Child and Youth Studies

Consult the Child and Youth Studies entry for a listing of program requirements.

Graduate (MA, PhD) Programs

The graduate programs allows for study and directed research with a concentration in behavioural neuroscience, life span development and socialpersonality. Specific research areas include: expert knowledge systems; media and communications; the social psychology of justice; women's issues; dreams and other states of consciousness; mechanisms of sleep; drug and alcohol use; eating behaviours; motivation and emotion in health; social and cognitive development across the life span; parenting; the neuropsychology of aging; acquired brain injury; stuttering; the control of attention; memory; EEG and ERPs.

Last updated: August 16, 2001 @ 08:11AM