Psychology

Chair

Tim Murphy

Professors Emeriti

Jack Adams-Webber, John G. Benjafield, Nancy DeCourville, David DiBattista, Jane Dywan, Harry T. Hunt, John J. Lavery, Robert D. Ogilvie, Edward W. G. Pomeroy, Joan Preston, Stanley W. Sadava, Paul D. Tyson

Professors

Karen Arnell, Michael Ashton, Kathryn Belicki, Anthony F. Bogaert , Stefan M. Brudzynski, Kimberly Cote, Carolyn Hafer, Gordon Hodson, Dorothy Markiewicz, Tanya Martini, Cheryl McCormick, John Mitterer, Cathy Mondloch, Gary Pickering, Linda Rose-Krasnor, Sidney J. Segalowitz, Teena Willoughby

Associate Professors

Angela Book, Michael Busseri, Andrew V. Dane, Dawn E. Good, Cameron Muir, Tim Murphy, Peter Ramm (on leave)

Assistant Professors

H. Willard Bradley, Stephen M. Emrich, Angela D. Evans

Adjunct Professors

Michael Alexander, Michelle Bell, Sherrie Bieman-Copland, Kimberley Houtmeyers, Tiffany Hunt-Shanks, Nancy Johnston, Don McCreary, Danielle Molnar, Colin Perrier, Carlyle Smith

Undergraduate Program Officer

Andrew V. Dane

Administrator

Kirsti van Dorsser

Co-ordinator

Tammy Stewart

Director of Co-operative Programs

Cindy Dunne

Co-ordinator Collaborative Programs

Jo Stewart

General Information

Administrative Assistants

Joanne Boekestyn, Linda Di Raddo, Linda Pidduck

905-688-5550, extension 5050

Mackenzie Chown B327

psyc.brocku.ca

The Department of Psychology offers four-year programs of study leading to a BA (Honours) Psychology, a BA with Major Psychology, and a three-year BA Pass degree program. 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 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 online at brocku.ca/registrar/forms The Department believes that a broadly based liberal arts and science background is appropriate in conjunction with a major in Psychology. It is required that Honours students acquire some background in other disciplines as part of their undergraduate program by taking elective courses in areas outside of Psychology. Students wishing to pursue an Honours degree must complete a PSYC 4F91 Application. Applications are available in the Department of Psychology. See the Psychology Major's Manual at psyc.brocku.ca/undergrad for more information.

Psychology Co-op Program (Honours and 4 Year BA with 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).

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.

All students in the Co-operative Education program are required to read, sign and adhere to the terms of the Student Regulations Waiver and Co-op Student Handbook (brocku.ca/co-op/current-students/co-op-student-handbooks) as articulated by the Co-op Programs Office. In addition, eligibility to continue in the co-op option is based on the student's major average and non-major average, and the ability to demonstrate the motivation and potential to pursue a professional career.

Each four-month co-operative education work term must be registered. Once students are registered in a co-op work term, they are expected to fulfill their commitment. If the placement accepted is for more than one four-month work term, students are committed to complete all terms. Students may not withdraw from or terminate a work term without permission from the Director, Co-op Program Office.

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

Behavioural Science Technology-St Lawrence College

The Behavioural Science Technology program involves courses offered through Brock University and St Lawrence College. This four-year program combines training in behavioural science with an education in Psychology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an Honours BA or a BA with Major Psychology degree from Brock and a Behavioural Science Technology diploma from St Lawrence College. The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience. The program caters to individuals who wish to have a career that involves encouraging behavioural change in areas such as counselling, addictions, autism, and corrections. The program allows students to gain both solid applied skills in these areas, and a strong theoretical knowledge base about a variety of these topics. Gaining both a degree and and a college diploma would ordinarily involve at least five years of study, yet this Brock-St Lawrence articulation program combines the two in a single integrated package that can be completed in four years. Applicants must have a minimum 70 percent overall average to be considered for admission to the program. Note that volunteering experience and attainment of the Brock Leadership Skills Certificate programs are considered assets. Successful applicants must maintain a minimum 70 percent overall average during Year 2 and meet other program requirements to continue in the program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Application forms and further details concerning the Behavioural Science Technology program are available at brocku.ca/social-sciences/collaborative-programs

Policing and Criminal Justice-Niagara College

The Policing and Criminal Justice program involves courses offered through Brock University and Niagara College. This four-year program combines training in policing and criminal justice with an education in a chosen academic discipline, which may be Communication Studies, Human Geography, Psychology, Political Science or Sociology. Upon successful completion of the program, students majoring in Communication Studies, Human Geography, Political Science and Sociology will receive an Honours BA degree from Brock and a Police Foundations diploma from Niagara College. Upon successful completion of the program, students majoring in Psychology will receive a BA with Major degree from Brock and a Police Foundations diploma from Niagara College. The program caters to the increasing demand in society for professionals who possess both solid applied skills and the substantive knowledge needed to apply them to the areas of policing and criminal justice. This would ordinarily involve attending college after gaining a university degree, but the Brock and Niagara program combines the two in a single integrated package. Applicants must have a minimum 70 percent overall average to be considered for admission to the program. Volunteering experience is considered an asset. Successful applicants must maintain a minimum 70 percent overall average during Year 2 and meet other program requirements to continue in the program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Application forms for the Policing and Criminal Justice program are available from the Office of the Dean of Social Sciences.

Please consult the Policing and Criminal Justice entry for a listing of program requirements.

Social Service Worker-Durham College

This Social Service Worker program involves courses offered through Brock University and Durham College. This four-year program combines training in a variety of counselling settings with an education in Psychology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an Honours BA or a BA with Major Psychology degree from Brock and a Social Service Worker diploma from Durham College. The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience. The program caters to individuals who wish to have a career in a wide variety of counseling and social service settings, including those associated with mental health, criminal justice, social justice, addictions, education and gerontology. The program allows students to gain both solid applied skills in these areas, and a strong theoretical knowledge about a variety of these topics. Gaining both a degree and a college diploma would ordinarily involve at least five years of study, yet this Brock-Durham articulation program combines the two in a single integrated package that can be completed in four years. Applicants must have a minimum 70 percent overall average to be considered for admission to the program. Volunteering experience and attainment of the Brock Leadership Skills Certificate programs are considered assets. Successful applicants must maintain a minimum 70 percent overall average during year 2 and meet other program requirements to continue in the program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Application forms and further details concerning the Social Service Worker program are available at .brocku.ca/social-sciences/collaborative-programs

Social Service Worker-Sheridan College

This program involves courses offered through Brock University and Sheridan College. This four-year program combines training in a variety of applied social service settings. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a BA with Major Psychology degree from Brock and a Social Service Worker diploma from Sheridan College. The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience. Students can obtain both solid applied skills and a strong theoretical foundation in a variety of aspects of social services. The program leads to career opportunities including youth worker, assistant for developmentally challenged individuals, professional in a variety of group home and mental health settings, and advocate or counsellor in crisis centres or centres for women. Gaining both a degree and a college diploma would ordinarily involve at least five years of study, yet this Brock-Sheridan articulation program combines the two in a single integrated package that can be completed in four years. Students will normally apply for admission to the program following the successful completion of Year 1 courses. Applicants must have a minimum 70 percent overall average to be considered for admission to the program. Volunteering experience and attainment of the Brock Leadership Skills Certificate programs are considered assets. Successful applicants must maintain a minimum 70 percent overall average during Year 2 and meet other program requirements to continue in the program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Admission to the program is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Application forms and further details concerning the Social Service Worker program are available at brocku.ca/social-sciences/collaborative-programs

Yukon College Degree Completion Program

This collaborative program allows Brock students to attend Yukon College to complete the second year of their studies. This program also allows Yukon College students to attend Brock University upon completion of the first two years of their studies in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Students completing their Honours degree upon transfer to Brock University will complete 3.0 PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)89, 3.0 PSYC credits numbered 4(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99 and 4.0 elective credits (including PSYC 3F40, 3P39, 4F91 and 4P93). Students completing their Four Year BA with Major upon transfer to Brock must complete 4.5 PSYC credits 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)89, and 1.5 PSYC credits numbered 4(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99 (including PSYC 4P07). In both program options, at least 3.0 elective credits must be chosen from courses numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. These courses can be taken in any of the following terms, as long as all course requirements are met by the end of the spring term following Year Three. Yukon College students may also complete up to two credits on Letter of Permission from a recognized Canadian University. This curriculum can be completed in fourteen months if students are completing a Four Year BA with Major and begin taking courses in the Spring Term after they have completed Year Two of their studies at Yukon College. For students completing an Honours BA, the program will take two full academic years. This program also allows Brock students attending Year Two at Yukon College to complete a combination of Psychology, Math and elective courses that are equivalent to the second-year program at Brock. Students will then return to Brock to complete the final two years of their studies. Students who attend Yukon College in Year Two can complete an Honours BA or a BA with Major Psychology degree. The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.

Program Notes

Honours Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

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

Honours Co-op Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

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

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Yukon College Degree Completion

For Brock students attending Yukon College in Year Two

Year 1

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

(taken at Yukon College)

Year 3

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

(taken at Brock University)

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

For Yukon College students attending Brock in Year Three and Four

Years 1 and 2

(taken at Yukon College)

Year 3

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

(taken at Brock University)

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

BA with Major Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

	One and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

BA with Major Co-op

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

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

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	four PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 or above
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	PSYC 4P07
	four elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 3

Winter Term:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Yukon College Degree Completion Program (BA with Major)

For Brock students attending Yukon College in Year Two

Year 1

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

(taken at Yukon College)

Year 3

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

(taken at Brock University)

	One and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

For Yukon College students attending Brock in Year Three

Year 1 and 2

(taken at Yukon College)

Year 3 and 4

(taken at Brock University)

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	PSYC 4P07
	four PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99 or elective credits (see program notes 1 and 5)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	four elective credits (see program note 1)

Pass Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 3

	Three PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

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/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option. All combined major students should consult with the Administrator or Co-ordinator in each department/centre in order to avoid duplication of courses.

Honours

BA with Major

Pass

Psychology and Biological Sciences

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

Psychology and Child and Youth Studies

This is a specialized Combined Honours program that has students choosing to focus on either Child and Youth Studies or on Psychology upon entry to Year Three. Consult the Child and Youth Studies entry for a listing of program requirements.

Minor in Psychology

Students in other disciplines can obtain a minor in Psychology within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	PSYC 1F90
	PSYC 2F23 or MATH 1F92
	two additional PSYC credits
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)00 or above

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreement

Behavioural Science Technology-St Lawrence College

Honours

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 2F23

Year 2

	PSYC 2P12, 3F20, 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one half elective credit (see program notes 1 and 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

CHYS 3P48 or one ABA course (taken via distance education at St. Lawrence College)

Year 3

taken at St Lawrence College

Year 4

	One of PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

Field placement

Honours (Co-op)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 2F23

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90, 2P12, 3F20, 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one half elective credit (see program notes 1 and 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N01 and 2C01
	CHYS 3P48 or one ABA course (taken via distance education at St. Lawrence College)

Year 3

taken at St Lawrence College

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	One of PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N03 and 2C03
	field placement

BA with Major

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 2F23

Year 2

	PSYC 2P12, 3F20 and 3P30 (see program note 4)
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one of PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

CHYS 3P48 or one ABA course (taken via distance education at St. Lawrence College)

Year 3

	One credit from PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99

Year 4

taken at St. Lawrence College

BA with Major (Co-op)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 2F23

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90, 2P12, 3F20 and 3P30 (see program note 4)
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one of PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	one elective credit (see program notes 1 and 6)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N01 and 2C01
	CHYS 3P48 or one ABA course (taken via distance education at St. Lawrence College)

Year 3

	One credit from PSYC 3P18, 3P19, 3P51, 3P72, 3P75
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99

Spring Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

taken at St. Lawrence College

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N03 and 2C03
	field placement

Policing and Criminal Justice-Niagara College

Consult the Policing and Criminal Justice entry for a listing of program requirements.

Social Service Worker-Durham College

Honours

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit (see program note 1)
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2P12, 2P30 and 3F20
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit (not taken in year 1; see program notes 1 and 7)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 7)

Year 3

taken at Durham College

Year 4

	PSYC 3F40, 3P39 and 3P72 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)

Year 5

PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

Field placement (facilitated by Durham College)

Honours (Co-op)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit (see program note 1)
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90, 2F23, 2P12, 2P30 and 3F20
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit (not taken in year 1; see program notes 1 and 7)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 7)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

taken at Durham College

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 3F40, 3P39 and 3P72 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N03 and 2C03
	field placement (facilitated by Durham College)

Year 5

PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)

BA with Major

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2P12, 2P30 and 3F20
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	POLI 1P98 or one half elective credit (not taken in year 1; see program note 7)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 7)

Year 3

taken at Durham College

Year 4

	PSYC 3P30 and 3P72 (see program note 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 7)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

Field placement (facilitated by Durham College)

BA with Major (Co-op)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	POLI 1P98 or one-half elective credit
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90, 2F23, 2P12, 2P30 and 3F20
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	POLI 1P98 or one half elective credit (not taken in year 1; see program note 7)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 7)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

taken at Durham College

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 3P30 and 3P72 (see program note 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 7)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	PSYC 0N03 and 2C03
	field placement (facilitated by Durham College)

Social Service Worker-Sheridan College

BA with Major

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2P12 and 2P30
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 8)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

taken at Sheridan College

Year 4

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credits numbered 4(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 8)
	one-half elective credit (see program notes 1 and 8)

BA with Major (Co-op)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	SOCI 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90, 2F23, 2P12 and 2P30
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P45, 2P49
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one and one-half PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 8)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

taken at Sheridan College

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 3(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	one PSYC credits numbered 4(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 8)
	one-half elective credit (see program notes 1 and 8)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Graduate (MA, PhD) Program

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.

Course Descriptions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

PSYCHOLOGY COURSES

PSYC 1F25

Overview of Psychology

Contemporary issues in psychology and their application to everyday life.

Lectures, tutorial, online exercises, 3 hours per week.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 1F90. Intended for students whose program do not require PSYC 1F90 and who do not plan to take further psychology courses. Materials fee required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 1F90

Foundations of Psychology

Methodological approaches and contemporary issues in psychology and their application to everyday life.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, NURS, RETH and SPLS (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 1F25. Prerequisite to all courses in Psychology except PSYC 2F23 and 3Q91. Materials fee required.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 1F25.

PSYC 2F23

Statistics and Research Design in the Behavioural Sciences

Principles of research design and data analysis in the context of psychological research.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or one Social Science credit.

Note: 4U Mathematics of Data Management or equivalent background recommended.

PSYC 2P12

Lifespan Development

Introduction to theories and research in human development across the lifespan. Topics include development in physical, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social and/or emotional domains.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, RECL, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 2P10.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHYS 2M01, 2P10 (2F10) and PSYC 2F12.

PSYC 2P20

Cognition

How the mind processes information. Topics include recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, judgment and decision making.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2F20.

PSYC 2P25

Personality and Individual Differences

Introduction to theory and research in personality and related individual differences. Topics include measurement and structure of personality characteristics; biological bases, genetic and environmental origins, and evolutionary function of personality; personality disorders; personality as a predictor of life outcomes; other domains of psychological variation (religious beliefs and political attitudes, sexuality, occupational interests, mental abilities).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2F25.

PSYC 2P30

Fundamentals of Social Psychology

Theory, methods and research examining the influence of others on phenomena such as cognition, the self, attitudes, group processes and communication.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until dates specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2F30.

PSYC 2P35

Introduction to Brain and Behaviour

Biological aspects of behavioural neuroscience. Basics of the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to behaviour. Activities of the brain from the neuron through to interrelationships among neural systems. Topics include neuronal function, drugs and behaviour, brain plasticity and recovery from injury, sensation and perception, and the organization of the brain emphasizing human behaviour.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, 1 hour per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: student may not concurrently register in PSYC (NEUR) 2P36.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (NEUR) 2P36.

*PSYC 2P36

Brain and Behaviour I

(also offered as NEUR 2P36)

Introduction to behavioural neuroscience - biological aspects of behaviour. Basics of the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to behaviour. Activities of the brain from the neuron through to interrelationships among neural systems. Topics include neuronal function, drugs and behaviour, brain plasticity and recovery from injury, sensation and perception, and the organization of the brain emphasizing human behaviour.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 2P35.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2P35.

*PSYC 2P37

Brain and Behaviour II

(also offered as NEUR 2P37)

The relation between brain, physiology and behaviour. Topics relevant to neural mechanisms associated with human actions and cognitions such as motivation (sleep, sexual behaviour, eating), emotions and stress, learning and memory, communication and language, and thought (psychological/psychiatric disorders).

Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

PSYC 2P45

Learning

Presentation of variables and/or conditions contributing to the learning process including a survey of the basic experimental findings and theoretical issues related to learning.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 2P49

Perception

Introduction to human perception emphasizing visual and auditory perception, including theory and applications to neurophysiology, speech recognition and development. Integration of smell, taste, balance and time perception to demonstrate the biological and cognitive bases of perception.

Lectures, 2.5 hours per week, seminar, 1 hour, alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3F20

Abnormal Psychology

Psychopathology and dysfunctional behaviour are discussed with respect to classification, diagnosis, etiology, treatment and prevention. Biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorder are considered.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P28.

PSYC 3F40

Psychological Research

Research methods emphasizing correlational and experimental designs and associated analyses (regression and ANOVA). Development of the student's capacity to evaluate scientific literature, generate testable hypotheses, gather and analyze data and report results in a manuscript.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum 77 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 3P39.

Note: Neuroscience majors with a minimum 77 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits may register. Contact the Department.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P30, 3P41 and 3P42.

*PSYC 3F81

Neuroscience

(also offered as NEUR 3F81)

Integrative approach to neuroscience from basic elements of molecular neuroscience, physiology of excitable cells, neurophysiology of major brain systems to behavioural neuroscience and selected topics in affective and cognitive neuroscience. Emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and the integrative aspects of brain function. General insight into a number of classical disciplines including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, electrophysiology, neurochemistry and neurology.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P36 and 2P37 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (NEUR) 3P81 and 3P82.

PSYC 3P05

Advanced Perception

Historical and contemporary issues in perception emphasizing visual and auditory systems. Different approaches to perception, such as cognitive, neuropsychology, applied and social psychology.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, GHUM, SOSC majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P49.

#PSYC 3P11

Theories of Development and Socialization

(also offered as CHYS 3P11)

Interdisciplinary exploration of child and youth development and socialization, including the foundational literature in psychology, sociology and anthropology, as well as contemporary and critical interpretive theories of childhood and youth.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), GHUM, SOSC majors and CHYS minors. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 or permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Note: requests for consideration for an override are made via the Override Request link at brocku.ca/childandyouthstudies

PSYC 3P18

Adolescent Development

Theories and research pertaining to development during adolescence. Topics include biological, cognitive and socioemotional development, and the various contexts (family, peers, schools, culture) in which development occurs.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90. Not open to CHYS (single or combined) majors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P12.

PSYC 3P19

Psychology of Aging

Theories and methods of lifespan development as applied to the special issues that emerge during late adulthood; how physiological, social and cognitive factors interact as individuals cope with the tasks of later years.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, PHTH, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, PHTH, SPLS, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P12.

*PSYC 3P23

Psychology of Parenting

(also offered as CHYS 3P23)

Determinants, varieties and consequences of parenting, focusing on psychological research findings in contemporary parenting/parenthood issues. Topics include different styles of parenting, parent-child relationships, child maltreatment, parenting children with different temperaments, and parenting in ecological contexts.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHLH, CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

PSYC 3P24

Classic Theories of Personality

Introduction to personality psychology using a "theorist by theorist" approach. Classic theories of personality, including, psychoanalytic, humanistic and social learning approaches.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single of combined), GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit in PSYC 2P24.

PSYC 3P28

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

Selected mental disorders with respect to classification, diagnosis, etiology and treatment. Biological, psychological and social determinants of psychopathology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits. Not open to PSYC (single or combined) majors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3F20.

PSYC 3P30

Critical Thinking in Psychology

Development of scientific thinking and discovery procedures in psychology. The design of experiments and quasi-experiments. Control of variables, statistical power and alternative sources of data. Critical analysis of typical examples of contemporary psychological research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors with either a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3F40, 3P41 and 3P42.

PSYC 3P31

Applied Social Psychology

Theory and research of social psychology as applied to specific areas of personal and social concern, such as physical and mental health, law, the workplace, consumer behaviour, and international relations. Methods of conducting applied research, assessing public opinion and evaluating program efficacy.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single and combined), GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P30.

PSYC 3P32

The Development of Deception

Development of non-verbal and verbal deceptive behaviours from the preschool years into adolescence. Influence of cognitive development on deceptive behaviours as well as social factors that influence lie-telling and deceptive behaviours. Legal and social implications of deception.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3V85 (taken in 2011).

*PSYC 3P33

Psychology of Intergroup Behaviour

(also offered as COMM 3P33)

Social psychological theories and research in the area of intergroup relations and intergroup conflict. Topics include realistic conflict theory, social identity theory, social exchange, relative deprivation and research on intergroup perceptions and attitudes. Current issues/controversies and implications for the resolution of intergroup conflict.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P34

Psychology of Human Sexuality

Introduction to the psychological study of human sexuality. Biopsychosocial approaches are applied to different issues in human sexuality. Topics may include sexual differentiation, gender identity and sexual orientation, attraction and love, paraphilias, and sexual physiology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P50.

PSYC 3P35

Infant Development

Theory and research pertaining to human development from conception to 24 months including perceptual, cognitive, social and emotional development. The impact of early experience on later development.

Lectures/seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), SPLS, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4P35.

#PSYC 3P36

Conflict, Contradictions and Development

(also offered as CHYS 3P36)

Conflict in early human development including the understanding of the causes, management and outcomes of conflicts. Cognitive and social strategies used to resolve conflicts.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd, GHUM, SOSC majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 (2F10) or permission of the instructor.

Note: requests for consideration for an override are made via the Override Request link at brocku.ca/childandyouthstudies.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (CHYS) 3Q33.

PSYC 3P37

Human Evolutionary Psychology

Human psychological characteristics in terms of function and evolution. General principles of evolutionary psychology, individual differences, group differences, adaptations to the natural environment, kin relationships, co-operation and conflict, sexuality and mating, and social organization. Critical evaluation of evidence that a given psychological characteristic may be an adaptation.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in the registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P25, 2P30, 3P24 (2P24) or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3V86 (taken in 2011) and PSYC 4P88 (taken in 2010).

*PSYC 3P39

Computer Data Analysis

(also offered as NEUR 3P39)

Applications of computers to management and analysis of data, including data entry, statistical procedures and interpretation of output, using SPSS.

Lectures/lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum 77 percent major average, a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Note: Neuroscience majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits may register. Contact the Department.

PSYC 3P45

Comparative Psychology I

Introduction to comparative psychology, emphazing the similarity and differences of behaviour patterns across several species (including humans).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P46

Psychology of Food and Eating

Psychological, biological and social factors influencing food/beverage consumption in humans, including theoretical and applied aspects. Topics include physiological control of food intake; biological, orosensory, social and cultural factors influencing food selection; the effects of food on behaviour; eating disorders; and obesity and weight control.

Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), OEVI, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, OEVI, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P48

Directed Studies I

Topics, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P49

Empirical Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P51

Health Psychology

Introduction to psychological aspects of health and illness. How behaviour, social context and attitudes influence physiological processes and our health. Topics include health promotion, stress, psychoneuroimmunology, health and physical activity, pain and the health care system.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P53

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Overview of the field of forensic psychology including psychopathy, risk assessment, criminal profiling, deception, eyewitness identification and jury decision-making.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

*PSYC 3P59

Introduction to Human Neuropsychology

(also offered as NEUR 3P59)

Relation between brain function and behaviour examined through basic research and clinical syndromes. Topics include neural basis of perception, memory, language, emotion and executive functions.

Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35, 2P36 or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 3P60

Children's Thinking

Theory and research pertaining to cognitive development. Topics include the development of perception, language, memory, problem solving, reading and social cognition.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P12 , 2P20, 2P49, CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 3P65.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit in CHYS 3P65.

#PSYC 3P61

Child Language Acquisition: Early Stages

(also offered as CHYS 3P61 and LING 3P61)

Theories, research and methods in early language development. Linguistic stages in the development of child language at the level of grammar and meaning (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics). Discourse as an indicator of the socialization process. Effects of interaction with care givers. Early bilingualism.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), APLI (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS (single or combined) majors, PSYC, APLI, CHYS minors, HESC, SLSC and TESC Certificate students until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90, or LING 1P92 and 1P93.

Note: LING 1F94 strongly recommended.

*PSYC 3P67

Bases of Neuropsychopharmacology

(also offered as NEUR 3P67)

Mechanisms of drug action and classification of psychoactive agents. Elements of pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) and a review of the major groups of psychoactive agents including hypnotics, analgesics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, psychostimulants and neuroleptics, emphasizing mechanisms and consequences of drug action on selected neurotransmitter systems (dopaminergic, noradrenergic, cholinergic, serotonergic).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

PSYC 3P68

Sleep and Wakefulness

Functions, mechanisms, rhythms, physiology and psychology of sleep contrasted with counterparts during wakefulness. Current issues in sleep research and sleep disorders medicine.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P72

Drugs and Behaviour

Basic principles of the kinetics of drugs and drug action, drug effects and drug interactions. Psychology of addictive behaviour. Effects of psychoactive drugs on behaviour and experience. Focus on recreational drugs and psychiatric medications.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

#PSYC 3P74

Children and Youth in the Digital Age

(also offered as CHYS 3P74)

Multidisciplinary perspectives on the use and impact of digital media: immersive worlds, social networking, cyber-bullying, world wide web applications, communication patterns, boundaries and responsibilities within cyberspace.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), GHUM, SOSC majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Note: may be offered on-site, online or blended. Requests for consideration for an override are made via the Override Request link at brocku.ca/childandyouthstudies.

PSYC 3P75

Stress

Modern theories and misconceptions about the effects of stress on psychology and health. Diverse material ranges from workplace theories of stress to the effect of stress on our immune system. Coping strategies, methods of stress appraisal and behavioural effects are also studied and physiological systems involved with the mammalian stress response.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, GHUM, SOSC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3P77

Social Development

Social competence, aggression, friendship and other topics in social development from a variety of developmental perspectives. Methodological and intervention issues relevant to the study of social development.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 3P24.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHYS 3P24 and 3P77.

*PSYC 3P80

Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour

(also offered as COMM 3P80)

Social psychology of interpersonal attraction and relationships, as studied through experimental, correlational and longitudinal designs. Reinforcement, exchange, attributional, equity and balance models. Levels of relationships. Aspects of the maintenance and dissolution of relationships and of interpersonal psychopathology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: PSYC 2P30 (2F30) recommended.

*PSYC 3P81

Neuroscience I

(also offered as NEUR 3P81)

Integrative approach to basic neuroscience including molecular neuroscience, physiology of excitable cells, neuroembryology, neurocytology, neurohistology, neuroanatomy and cellular electrophysiology. Emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the subject including elements of molecular medicine, biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op and NEUR Co-op majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P36 and 2P37 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (NEUR) 3F81.

*PSYC 3P82

Neuroscience II

(also offered as NEUR 3P82)

Integrative approach to neurophysiology of major brain systems of the spinal cord, medulla, brain stem and mesencephalon, hypothalamus, limbic system and basal ganglia. Introduction to behavioural neuroscience, affective neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience. Consideration of a number of classic biomedical disciplines including neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, elctrophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropsychiatry, neurology and neuropathology.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours alternating weeks.

Restriction: PSYC Co-op and NEUR Co-op majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3P81.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (NEUR) 3F81.

PSYC 3P84

Psychological Trauma

Emotional, physiological and social components of psychological trauma including diagnostic concerns and treatments.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

#PSYC 3Q91

Second Language Acquisition and Learning

(also offered as LING 3Q91)

Theories of subsequent-language learning. Topics include psychological aspects of language learning (behaviourism, cognitivism, humanism), language and culture, contrastive analysis, error analysis, and interlanguage.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

PSYC 3V85-3V89

Special Topics in Psychology

Structure and content of course varies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3V87

2014-2015: Psychology of Creativity

Theories of Creativity. Theory and research in the assessment of creativity, creativity and cognition, the creative personality, the relation between creativity and IQ, everyday versus exceptional creativity, the neurobiological foundations of creativity, and creativity and mental illness.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3V88

2014-2015: Human Motivation

Theories, models, and research on the psychological aspects of human motivation, including social, cognitive, behavioural, and biological perspectives. The influence of emotions on goal-directed behaviour and how current conceptions of human motivations applied to achievement, physical and mental health, relationships, addictions, and creativity.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4F05

Independent Empirical Research

Empirical research carried out with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Project course.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2F23; PSYC 3F40 (3P41 and 3P42) or 3P30.

Note: this course is not a substitute for PSYC 4F91 nor can it be counted toward an Honours degree in Psychology. Students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4F91.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4F91

Empirical Research Thesis

Research project carried out with a faculty supervisor whose permission must be obtained prior to registration.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3F40 (3P41 and 3P42) and 3P39.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4F05.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F05 and 4P07.

PSYC 4P07

Psychology Students' Transition to Work

Use of the e-portfolio process to develop students' metacognitive awareness and their understanding of key concepts associated with transitions from university to the workplace.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week; online activities, 1.5 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum of 13.5 credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4P10

Advanced Directed Studies I

Topic, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P11

Empirical Advanced Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P20

Applied Cognitive Psychology

How basic principles of memory, attention, recognition and decision making influence our behaviour in everyday and forensic contexts, and how cognitive processes are shaped by physiological and emotional factors.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P20; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

PSYC 4P22

Advanced Seminar in Human Memory

Historic and current ideas about memory and the implication these have for our approach to memory in research, everyday function, medical and legal contexts as revealed through such topics as: recollections, tip of the tongue, hypnosis and memory, eyewitness testimony and various memory disorders (psychogenic amnesia, childhood amnesia)

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P25

Psychological Measurement and Personality Research

Principles of psychological measurement, psychometric theory and test construction. Personality structure and the causes and functions of personality variation. Individual differences in the area of personality and associated domains, including cognitive abilities, interests, attitudes, religiosity, and sexuality.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2F23 and 2P25.

PSYC 4P27

Psychology of the Exceptional Child

Examination of selected topics related to atypical child development. Topics may include autism and William's Syndrome, 'gifted' children, mental retardation, ADHD, conduct disorder, eating disorders, and childhood depression and anxiety.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 (2F10) or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 4P30

Positive Psychology

Focus on positive experiences, characteristics, and institutions. Main themes include positive psychology as a source of information about well-being and optimal human functioning, central role of psychological science in the study of positive psychology, positive psychology as a lens through which to view all psychological inquiry.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P25 or 2P30; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

PSYC 4P34

Psychobiology of Human Sexuality

Advanced topics in human sexuality focusing on current research and a biopsychological perspective.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 3P34 or HLSC (CHSC) 2P50 or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 4P44

Psychology of Social Justice

Basic research and theories addressing how people think about and respond to justice and injustice as subjective concepts. Topics include the nature of people's motivation for justice, how justice is defined and the influence of justice concerns on human behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors with a minimum 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P49

Human Emotion

Historical and current beliefs about the nature of human emotions. Topics may include the definition and measurement of emotions, connections between emotional experience, emotion physiology, and emotion regulation across positive and negative affect, the relationship between emotion and other domains of psychology, developmental changes in emotion across adulthood, and/or emotion-related psychopathology (depression, autism).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P50

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Theory and research on internalizing and externalizing problem behaviours in adolescence and emerging adulthood, as well as the factors that enhance resilience and competence.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 13.5 credits until the date specified in the Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit in PSYC (CHYS) 4P41 and PSYC 4P86 (2010-2011).

PSYC 4P55

Neural Mechanisms, Hormones and Behaviour

Relationships among the hormones of the endocrine system, the nervous system and behaviour; the involvement of hormones in sexual behaviour, the mechanisms of stress, and in cognition; and the relevant research methodologies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

*PSYC 4P56

Maturation and Development

(also offered as CHYS 4P56)

Influences of brain maturation on psychological development and vice versa, and the implications for behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined),CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 2P12, 2P35, 2P36, CHYS 2P10 (2F10).

PSYC 4P63

Human Psychophysiology

Concepts related to acquisition and analysis of bioelectrical signals recorded from the brain, pupillary system, skeletomotor system, cardiovascular system, electrodermal system and respiratory system. Applications to health and human factors include arousal, attention, emotion, stress, immunology, lie detection and brain injury.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

PSYC 4P69

Professional Topics in Psychology

Topics may include privacy legislation, confidentiality, research ethics, post-degree training and professional programs, and other issues that individuals in psychology-related professions may face.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4P71

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination

Theory and research on the basic processes involved in prejudice and discrimination. Topics include stereotyping, emotions, competition, contemporary prejudice, implicit biases, individual differences, and prejudice reduction.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors who hold a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P30.

PSYC 4P72

Psychology of Violent Predators

Multi-disciplinary approach in an effort to understand the psychology of criminals who engage in predatory violence, including serial killers, mass murderers, child molesters, and rapists. Theories, concepts and research from the fields of psychology, sociology, criminology and criminal justice that social scientists employ to understand and respond to violent criminals.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors who hold a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3F20 or 3P53.

PSYC 4P79

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Contemporary major theories of counselling and psychotherapy, including client/person-centered counselling, cognitive-behaviour therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and post-modern approaches.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors who hold a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3F20.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in CHYS 3V93.

PSYC 4P92

History of Psychology

Historical development of the multiple orientations within psychology. Topics include philosophical and scientific influences on the development of psychology as a field, and a historical analysis of the student’s thesis topic.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 3F40 (3P41 and 3P42), 3P30, CHYS 3P10, 3P15.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91

Note: students not completing a thesis in the same year or students in combined programs completing a thesis in another discipline should contact the Department.

PSYC 4P93

Honours Thesis Seminar

Discussion of Undergraduate thesis research and preparation, including examination of various topics in Psychology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4P95

Literature Research

Scientific literature relevant to the topic of the empirical thesis.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with approval to year 4 (honours), a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4V85-4V89

Special Topics in Psychology

Structure and content of course varies.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

CO-OP COURSES

PSYC 0N01

Work Placement I

First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N02

Work Placement II

Second co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N03

Work Placement III

Third co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N04

Work Placement IV

Optional co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N05

Work Placement V

Optional co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N90

Co-op Training and Development

Framework for the development of learning objectives by students for individual work terms. Includes orientation to the Co-op experience, goal setting, résumé preparation and interview skills preparation.

Lectures, presentation, site visits, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 2C01

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration I

Provide student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N01.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.

PSYC 2C02

Co-op Reflective and Integration II

Provide student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N02.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.

PSYC 2C03

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration III

Provide student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N03.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.

PSYC 2C04

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration IV

Provide student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N04.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.

PSYC 2C05

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration V

Provide student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academics studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N05.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.