Psychology

Chair

Sidney J. Segalowitz

Undergraduate Program Officer

Carolyn Hafer

Professors Emeriti

John J. Lavery, Edward W. G. Pomeroy

Professors

Jack R. Adams-Webber, Kathryn Belicki, John G. Benjafield (on leave), David DiBattista, Stefan M. Brudzynski, Harry T. Hunt, Robert D. Ogilvie (on leave), Joan M. Preston, Linda Rose-Krasnor, Stanley W. Sadava, Sidney J.Segalowitz, Paul D. Tyson, William G. Webster

Associate Professors

Karen Arnell, Anthony F. Bogaert, Nancy DeCourville, Jane Dywan, Dawn E. Good, Carolyn Hafer, Darla MacLean, John Mitterer, Robert Nadon, Peter Ramm (on leave), Teena Willoughby

Assistant Professors

Michael Ashton, H. Willard Bradley, Kimberly Cote, Andrew V. Dane, Cameron Muir

Adjunct Professors

Michael Alexander, Sherrie Bieman-Copland, Nancy Johnston, Tomoka Takeuchi, Barry Willer

Co-ordinator

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 four-year 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 non-major average. The requirements for a BA with a Major and a Pass BA 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 and on-line at http://www.brocku.ca/registrar/forms/index.html. 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 wishing to pursue a four-year degree (honours and 4 Year BA) must be admitted to year 4 after completing 15 credits. Applications are available in the Office of the Registrar and on-line at http://www.brocku.ca/registrar/forms/index.html. See the Psychology Major's Manual for more information. This manual is available in the bookstore and in the library.

Psychology Co-op Program (honours and 4 Year BA with a Major)

The Psychology Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a five-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the core concepts of psychology prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Psychology Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).

Admission to the Psychology Co-op program is on the basis of marks, a personal interview and employer availability. The normal requirement for admission is a minimum 80 percent average on six OACs (or equivalent). As this is a limited enrolment program, admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirement. The Brock University Co-op Programs Office will facilitate admission decisions.

Students admitted to the Psychology Co-op program must follow the Psychology Co-op program schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Psychology Co-op program. Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Psychology Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises his/her major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admission Committee.

The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have completed a four-year degree (honours or BA with a Major) and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.

Program Notes

Content Areas

Applied, Clinical and Health Psychology

PSYC 2P91

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

PSYC 4F50, 4P21, 4P31, 4P32, 4P45, 4V80-4V82

Cognition

PSYC 2F20, 2F91, 2F97, 2P98, 2P99

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

PSYC 4P22, 4P47, 4V83-4V85

Neuropsychology, Physiological, and Comparative Psychology

PSYC 2F36, 2F45, 2F91

PSYC 3F46, 3F91, 3P45, 3P47, 3P68, 3P92, 3P97, 3P98, 3P99, 3Q97, 3Q98

PSYC 4P56, 4V86-4V88

Development

PSYC 2F12

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

PSYC 4F11, 4P56, 4V89-4V91

Methodology

PSYC 4P48, 4V92-4V94

Personality and Social Psychology

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

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

PSYC 4P44, 4V95-4V97

Honours Programs

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

Psychology Co-op Empirical Thesis stream (honours only)

Year 1

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

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	three credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one elective credit

Year 3 Fall Term, Year 4 Winter Term and Year 5:

	PSYC 3P39, 3P41, 3P42, PSYC 4F91, PSYC 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	four elective credits

Year 3

Winter Term:

PSYC 0N01

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 (see program note 5)

Year 4

Fall Term:

PSYC 0N03 (see program note 5)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N00 (optional) (see program note 5)

Psychology Co-op Literature Review Thesis stream (honours only)

Year 1

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

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	three credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one elective credit

Year 3 Fall term, Year 4 Winter Term and Year 5:

	PSYC 3P39, 3P30, 4F90, 4P92 and 4P93
	two PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	four elective credits

Year 3

Winter Term:

PSYC 0N01

Spring Term:

PSYC 0N02 (see program note 5)

Year 4

Fall Term:

PSYC 0N03 (see program note 5)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N00 (optional) (see program note 5)

BA with a Major 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 3P30
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

Year 4

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

BA with a Major Co-op

Year 1

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

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	three credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
	one elective credit

Year 3 Fall term, Year 4 Winter term and Year 5

	PSYC 3P30 and 4P92
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	four elective credits

Year 3

Winter Term:

PSYC 0N01

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 (see program note 5)

Year 4

Fall Term:

PSYC 0N03 (see program note 5)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N00 (optional) (see program note 5)

Policing and Criminal Justice

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	POLI 1F90 or SOCI 1F90
	POLI 1P50
	WRIT 1P80
	one Humanities context credit
	one Science context credit

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2F25 and 2F30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	one SOCI credit

Year 3

Taken at Niagara College

Year 4

	PSYC 3P30 and 4P92
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90-3(alpha)99
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99

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 Co-ordinator to avoid duplication of courses.

Honours

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

Pass

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 allow for study and directed research with a concentration in behavioural neuroscience, life span development or social/personality. For further information, including faculty interests, see the current graduate calendar or the Psychology Department website.