2002-2003 Undergraduate Calendar-Psychology

Last updated: March 20, 2003 @ 06:57PM

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

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 must select from at least three. Honours students intending to pursue graduate studies in Psychology are also advised to take PSYC 3F40 and PSYC 4F91.
Students enrolled in PSYC 4F91 are encouraged to enrol concurrently in PSYC 4P94.
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.
If a student has completed PSYC 3F40 and wishes to complete a BA with a Major, PSYC 3P30 will not be required.
Work term in Spring of Year 3 is optional if students elect to complete third Work Term in spring of Year 4. If the work term is completed in the Spring of Year 3, it is optional in the Spring of Year 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, 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

·	PSYC 1F90, 2F23 and 3P30
·	two credits from PSYC 2F12, 2F20, 2F25, 2F30, 2F36, 2F45
·	one and one-half 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 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.