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Psychology

Department of Psychology
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
B550 Loeb Bldg.
613-520-2644
http://carleton.ca/psychology

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

Co-operative Education option is available in Psychology. Consult the Co-op section of this Calendar for information.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

  1. the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
  2. for B.A. programs, the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to Breadth Requirements (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree ),
  3. for B.Sc. programs the common regulations applying to all B.Sc. students (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree ) .

Students should consult with the Department when planning their program and selecting courses.

Program Requirements for B.A. Psychology

Psychology
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
1.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology II
2.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 2001 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2002 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
3.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2301 [0.5]
Introduction to Health Psychology
PSYC 2307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 2700 [0.5]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2800 [0.5]
Introduction to Human Factors
4.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2400 [0.5]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 2500 [0.5]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2600 [0.5]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
PSYC 2801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology I
5.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 3000 [1.0]
Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
6.  2.0 credits from: 2.0
a. Thesis Stream:
i. 1.0 credit from:
PSYC 3100 [1.0]
Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3300 [1.0]
Health and Illness (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3400 [1.0]
Forensic Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3500 [1.0]
Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3600 [1.0]
Personality (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3700 [1.0]
Cognition (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3805 [1.0]
Organizational Psychology (Honours Seminar)
ii. 1.0 credit in:
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
or
b. Project Stream
i. 1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or higher
ii. 1.0 credit in:
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
7.  1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or higher1.0
8.  1.0 credit in PSYC1.0
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
9.  2.0 credits from BIOL, CHEM, COMP, ERTH, ISCI, MATH, NEUR, PHYS, STAT, or TSES2.0
10.  3.0 credits at the 2000 level and above, not in PSYC3.0
11. 3.0 credits, not in PSYC3.0
12. 3.0 credits free electives3.0
Total Credits20.0

Note: Registration in the seminars in Requirement 6 a) i) requires a Major CGPA of at least 9.00. Registration in the thesis course PSYC 4908 [1.0] requires a Major CGPA of at least 10.00.

Psychology
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits):
1.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology II
2.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 2001 [0.5]
& PSYC 2002 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
and Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
3.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2301 [0.5]
Introduction to Health Psychology
PSYC 2307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 2700 [0.5]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2800 [0.5]
Introduction to Human Factors
4.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2400 [0.5]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 2500 [0.5]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2600 [0.5]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
PSYC 2801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology I
5.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 3000 [1.0]
Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
6.  2.0 credits from: 2.0
a. Thesis Stream
i. 1.0 credit from:
PSYC 3100 [1.0]
Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3300 [1.0]
Health and Illness (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3400 [1.0]
Forensic Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3500 [1.0]
Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3600 [1.0]
Personality (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3700 [1.0]
Cognition (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3805 [1.0]
Organizational Psychology (Honours Seminar)
ii. 1 .0 credit in:
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
or
b. Project Stream
i. 1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or higher
ii. 1.0 credit in:
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits):13.0
7. The requirements for Combined Honours in the other discipline must be satisfied.
8. Sufficient credits not in PSYC or other discipline to meet program requirements (depends on discipline, see advisor)
9.  2.0 credits from BIOL, CHEM, COMP, ERTH, ISCI, MATH, NEUR , STAT, PHYS or TSES
10. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits total for the program
Total Credits20.0

Notes:

  1. All students in B.A. Combined Honours Psychology must complete an Honours Project in either Psychology or the other discipline. If the Honours Project is completed in the other discipline, Items 2, 5 and 7 above may be replaced by credits from the other discipline (see below). In this case, replacement credits in Psychology must be taken so that a minimum of 7.0 credits in Psychology is presented at graduation.
  2. Item 2 above may be replaced with one of  COMM 2001 or PSCI 2701 and PSCI 2701 or SOCI 2001 and SOCI 2002.
  3. Item 5 above may be replaced with ECON 2201 and ECON 2202, or COMM 4000 and COMM 4002.
  4. For Item 7 above, please consult with an advisor in the Department of Psychology for acceptable alternatives to PSYC 4910 and PSYC 4908.

Concentrations

Concentration in Cognitive Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program. Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program. A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  0.5 credit in:0.5
PSYC 2700 [0.5]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
2.  3.0 credits from:3.0
CGSC 3201 [0.5]
Empirical Issues in Cognitive Science
PSYC 2307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 2800 [0.5]
Introduction to Human Factors
PSYC 3307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology II
PSYC 3506 [0.5]
Cognitive Development
PSYC 3508 [0.5]
Child Language
PSYC 3700 [1.0]
Cognition (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3702 [0.5]
Perception
PSYC 3709 [0.5]
Language Processing and the Brain
PSYC 3901 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 3902 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4700 [0.5]
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1. If PSYC 3901 or PSYC 3902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the placements must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

Concentration in Developmental Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program. Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program. A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  0.5 credit in:0.5
PSYC 2500 [0.5]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
2.  3.0 credits from:3.0
PSYC 3500 [1.0]
Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3505 [0.5]
Exceptional Children
PSYC 3506 [0.5]
Cognitive Development
PSYC 3507 [0.5]
Social Development
PSYC 3508 [0.5]
Child Language
PSYC 3509 [0.5]
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
PSYC 3901 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 3902 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4001 [0.5]
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 4500 [0.5]
Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1. If PSYC 3901 or PSYC 3902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the placements must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project mut be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  4. If PSYC 4001 is presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the special topic must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

 Concentration in Forensic Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program.  Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program.  A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  1.0 credit in:1.0
PSYC 2400 [0.5]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 3402 [0.5]
Criminal Behaviour
2.  2.5 credits from:2.5
PSYC 3400 [1.0]
Forensic Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3403 [0.5]
Addiction
PSYC 3901 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 3902 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4001 [0.5]
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 4402 [0.5]
Police Psychology
PSYC 4403 [0.5]
Female Offenders
PSYC 4404 [0.5]
Sex Offenders
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1. If PSYC 3901 or PSYC 3902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the placements must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  4. If PSYC 4001 is presented is presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the special topic must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

Concentration in Health Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program.  Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program.  A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  0.5 credit in:0.5
PSYC 2301 [0.5]
Introduction to Health Psychology
2.  3.0 credits from:3.0
PSYC 3300 [1.0]
Health and Illness (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3301 [0.5]
Sport and Performance Psychology
PSYC 3302 [0.5]
Positive Psychology
PSYC 3403 [0.5]
Addiction
PSYC 3604 [0.5]
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 3901 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 3902 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4001 [0.5]
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1. If PSYC 3901 or PSYC 3902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the placements must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  4. If PSYC 4001 is presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the special topic must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

Concentration in Organizational Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program.  Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program.  A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  0.5 credit in:0.5
PSYC 2801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology I
2.  3.0 credits from:3.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 3801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology II
PSYC 3802 [0.5]
Transition to Career
PSYC 3805 [1.0]
Organizational Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3901 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 3902 [0.5]
Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4001 [0.5]
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 4801 [0.5]
Occupational Health Psychology
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1.  If PSYC 3901 or PSYC 3902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the placements must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4001 is presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the special topic must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  4. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

Concentration in Social/Personality Psychology (3.5 credits)

This concentration is open to all students in the B.A. Honours Psychology or B.Sc. Honours Psychology program.  Only one concentration may be taken in a Psychology program.  A maximum of 12.0 credits may be counted towards an a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours Psychology degree.

1.  1.0 credit in:1.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2600 [0.5]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
2.  2.5 credits from:2.5
PSYC 3100 [1.0]
Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3104 [0.5]
Intergroup Relations: The Psychology of Conflict and Violence
PSYC 3106 [0.5]
Close Relationships
PSYC 3302 [0.5]
Positive Psychology
PSYC 3405 [0.5]
Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
PSYC 3600 [1.0]
Personality (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3603 [0.5]
Psychology of Women
PSYC 3606 [0.5]
Issues in Personality
PSYC 4001 [0.5]
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 4900 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4902 [0.5]
Independent Study
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4908 [1.0]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
PSYC 4910 [1.0]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Total Credits3.5

Notes:

  1. If PSYC 4001 is presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the special topic must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  2. If PSYC 4900 or PSYC 4902 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the independent study must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.
  3. If PSYC 4907, PSYC 4908, PSYC 4909 or PSYC 4910 are presented in partial fulfillment of Item 2 above, the focus of the thesis or project must be consistent with the theme of the concentration.

Psychology
B.A. General (15.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits):
1.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology II
2.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 2001 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2002 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
3.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2301 [0.5]
Introduction to Health Psychology
PSYC 2307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 2700 [0.5]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2800 [0.5]
Introduction to Human Factors
4.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2400 [0.5]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 2500 [0.5]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2600 [0.5]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
PSYC 2801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology I
5.  1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or above1.0
6.  1.0 credit in PSYC1.0
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
7. 4.0 credits, not in PSYC4.0
8.  3.0 credits at the 2000-level and above, not in PSYC3.0
9.  2.0 credits in free electives2.0
Total Credits15.0

Course Categories for B.Sc. Programs

The program description for B.Sc. Psychology  makes use of the course categories defined for all B.Sc. programs (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree ):

  • Science Faculty Electives
  • Science Continuation Courses
  • Free Elective

Program Requirements for B.Sc. Psychology

Psychology
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
1.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology II
2.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 2001 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2002 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
3.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2301 [0.5]
Introduction to Health Psychology
PSYC 2307 [0.5]
Human Neuropsychology I
PSYC 2700 [0.5]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2800 [0.5]
Introduction to Human Factors
4.  1.0 credit from: 1.0
PSYC 2100 [0.5]
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2400 [0.5]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 2500 [0.5]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2600 [0.5]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
PSYC 2801 [0.5]
Organizational Psychology I
5.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 3000 [1.0]
Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
6.  2.0 credits from: 2.0
a. Thesis Stream
i. 1.0 credit from:
PSYC 3100 [1.0]
Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3300 [1.0]
Health and Illness (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3400 [1.0]
Forensic Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3500 [1.0]
Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3600 [1.0]
Personality (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3700 [1.0]
Cognition (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3805 [1.0]
Organizational Psychology (Honours Seminar)
ii. 1.0 credit in:
PSYC 4907 [1.0]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
or
b. Project Stream
i. 1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or higher
ii. 1.0 credit in:
PSYC 4909 [1.0]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
7.  1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or higher1.0
8.  1.0 credit in PSYC1.0
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
9.  1.0 credit in: 1.0
MATH 1007 [0.5]
Elementary Calculus I
MATH 1107 [0.5]
Linear Algebra I
10.  2.0 credits from: 2.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]
& BIOL 1104 [0.5]
Foundations of Biology I
and Foundations of Biology II
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
& CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II
CHEM 1005 [0.5]
& CHEM 1006 [0.5]
Elementary Chemistry I
and Elementary Chemistry II
GEOG 1010 [0.5]
Global Environmental Systems
ERTH 1006 [0.5]
Exploring Planet Earth
ERTH 1009 [0.5]
The Earth System Through Time
PHYS 1007 [0.5]
& PHYS 1008 [0.5]
Elementary University Physics I
and Elementary University Physics II
PHYS 1003 [0.5]
& PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
and Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
11.  1.0 credit from Science Faculty Electives or from a discipline other than Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or Faculty of Public Affairs (NSCI 1000 recommended)1.0
12.  2.0 credits from a discipline other than Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or Faculty of Public Affairs2.0
13.  1.0 credit in Science Continuation (not PSYC)1.0
14.  1.0 credit in BIOL, CHEM, ERTH, MATH, STAT or PHYS at the 2000-level or above1.0
15.  3.0 credits in free electives3.0
Total Credits20.0

Note:  registration in the seminars in Item 6 a) i) requires a Major CGPA of at least 9.0. Registration in the thesis course PSYC 4907 [1.0] requires a Major CGPA of at least 9.0.

Minor

Minor in Psychology

Open to all undergraduate students in programs other than Psychology.

Requirements
1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 1001 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 [0.5]
Introduction to Psychology II
1.0 credit in: 1.0
PSYC 2001 [0.5]
& PSYC 2002 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
and Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
3.  2.0 credits in PSYC at the 2000-level or above2.0
4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.
Total Credits4.0

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences


PSYC 1001 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Psychology I
A survey of topics associated with psychology's role as a natural science, including neuroscience, cognition, and learning.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 1000.
Lecture three hours a week.

PSYC 1002 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Psychology II
A survey of topics associated with psychology's role as a social science, including social psychology, personality and abnormal psychology.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 1000.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001.
Lecture three hours a week.

PSYC 2001 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
A general introduction to research methodologies employed within contemporary psychology. Topics covered include research designs (experimental, quasi-experimental) and techniques (observations, surveys), basic descriptive statistics, and how to interpret and report research findings.
Precludes additional credit for NEUR 2001 and PSYC 2000 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lecture three hours a week.

PSYC 2002 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
A general introduction to statistical techniques employed within contemporary psychology. Topics include basic data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics (t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, chi-square).
Precludes additional credit for ENST 2006, GEOG 2006 and NEUR 2002.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002, and PSYC 2001.
Lecture three hours a week.

PSYC 2009 [0.5 credit]
Psychology Research Laboratory
Laboratory for experimental research methods in psychology. Covers research design, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, and writing research reports. Intended to be a practical compliment to PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002 and PSYC 2001.

PSYC 2100 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Social Psychology
Introduction to contemporary theory and research in social psychology. Areas covered include attitude structure and change, small groups and social learning.
Precludes additional credit for SOCI 2150.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2301 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Health Psychology
Using a multidisciplinary approach, this introductory course outlines the reciprocal interactions among physical health and illness, and psychological factors, including emotional well-being, coping and appraisal processes.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3406.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 2307 [0.5 credit]
Human Neuropsychology I
Introduction to the principles and research techniques used to understand the relationships amongst brain, behaviour and cognition in humans. Emphasis will be given to the concepts and methods used to study topics in the core research areas of the Psychology Department.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2400 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology, including a critical review of theories, methods, and research findings. Topics covered may include development of offending, eyewitness testimony, victim studies, risk assessment, offender rehabilitation, offender classification, and police studies.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2500 [0.5 credit]
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
Basic principles of developmental psychology with a concentration on theories and methods. Emphasis is on the psychology of childhood.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2600 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to the Study of Personality
Introduction to the study of personality. Consideration of problems, methods and theories.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2700 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Introduction to cognitive processes, including a survey of theories, issues, methods and findings. Topics covered may include pattern recognition, attention, imagery, learning (animal and human), memory, language, and thinking.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 2800 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Human Factors
Theoretical foundation, philosophy and practical application of techniques for analyzing from a psychological perspective how people interact with designed environments. A major goal is to determine how these environments should be designed to suit human capabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lecture three hours a week.

PSYC 2801 [0.5 credit]
Organizational Psychology I
Introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organizational settings. Topics may include understanding work-related attitudes, behaviour, motivation, and stress, personnel selection, personality in the workplace, organizational justice, and leadership.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3105, PSYC 3803 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours per week.

PSYC 3000 [1.0 credit]
Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
Techniques in data analysis, probability theory, sampling distribution theory and the ideas and procedures of estimation, classical and Bayesian approaches to hypothesis testing, linear regression and curve fitting, distribution free hypothesis testing, and the analysis of variance methods in experimental design. Limited enrolment. Intended for Honours students in Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, and third-year standing.
Lectures and tutorial four hours a week.

PSYC 3100 [1.0 credit]
Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
Analysis of historical and contemporary developments in social psychology theory, research and methodology. Students may be required to complete independent research projects. Intended for Honours students.
Prerequisite(s): enrolment in Honours Psychology with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher in the major; PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002, PSYC 2100, third-year standing and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars and tutorials six hours a week.

PSYC 3104 [0.5 credit]
Intergroup Relations: The Psychology of Conflict and Violence
In-depth coverage of the social psychology of relations within and between large societal groups. Topics may include social identity, stereotyping, prejudice, and intergroup emotions, with emphasis on their role in promoting conflict and paths to pro-social intergroup relations.
Also listed as SOWK 3103.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3103 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2100.
Lectures three hours per week.

PSYC 3106 [0.5 credit]
Close Relationships
A consideration of relationship science, with a focus on social psychological theory and empirical approaches to the study of close relationships such as dating and marital relationships, and friendships. Topics may include relationship initiation, relationship maintenance, and coping with the dissolution of relationships.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2100.
Lectures three hours per week.

PSYC 3300 [1.0 credit]
Health and Illness (Honours Seminar)
Theoretical and empirical approaches within the psychology of health and illness. A multidisciplinary perspective includes the interaction of biological, developmental, personality, and social factors and their influence on physical health, well-being, and illness. Students may be required to complete independent research projects.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Honours Psychology with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher in the major; PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002; one of PSYC 2301 or PSYC 2307; one of PSYC 2100, PSYC 2500, or PSYC 2600, and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars, and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

PSYC 3301 [0.5 credit]
Sport and Performance Psychology
How psychological processes influence outcomes across sport and performance environments. Topics may include self-confidence, goal-setting, arousal regulation, imagery, group dynamics, burnout, injury recovery, and how person and situational factors affect the pursuit of excellence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2100, PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2600.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3302 [0.5 credit]
Positive Psychology
A review of theoretical, historical, and empirical scholarship in positive psychology. Drawing widely across traditional sub-disciplines, content focuses on human strengths, well-being, resilience, and virtue to understand internal, external, and developmental contributors to health and happiness.
Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 2100, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2600.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3307 [0.5 credit]
Human Neuropsychology II
Organization of the human cerebral cortex and its relationship to behaviour and thought. Principles of cortical function and techniques used to discover them; assessment of the major functional characteristics of the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes, cortical asymmetry and brain damage.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3207 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2307 or NEUR 2200.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3400 [1.0 credit]
Forensic Psychology (Honours Seminar)
Theoretical and research methodologies in the study of forensic psychology are examined through a detailed consideration of selected topics. Students may be required to complete independent research projects.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Honours Psychology program with a CGPA of 9.00 in the Major; PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, PSYC 2400 and permission of the department.

PSYC 3402 [0.5 credit]
Criminal Behaviour
Psychosocial approaches to the classification and treatment of offenders; theories and research relevant to selected patterns of law breaking and selected offender types; the effectiveness of offender treatment.
Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 2100, PSYC 2400, or PSYC 2600.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 3403 [0.5 credit]
Addiction
Neurobiological and social bases of drug and behavioural addictions. Contemporary theoretical approaches to addiction; approaches to current prevention and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001, PSYC 1002 and one of PSYC 2301, PSYC 2307, PSYC 2400, or NEUR 2200.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3405 [0.5 credit]
Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
Historical review of the concepts of motivation and emotion. Examination of such current concepts as anxiety, stress and depression, among the emotions, and obesity, sexual behaviour and the need to achieve, among the motivations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 3500 [1.0 credit]
Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)
The major theoretical and empirical approaches within developmental psychology are examined through a detailed consideration of selected topics. Students may be required to complete independent research projects. Intended for Honours students.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Honours Psychology program with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher in the Major; PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, PSYC 2500, and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

PSYC 3505 [0.5 credit]
Exceptional Children
An overview of childhood exceptionalities including intellectual differences, communication disorders, sensory and physical impairments, developmental and behavioural problems.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2500.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 3506 [0.5 credit]
Cognitive Development
Human cognitive development is examined with a focus on memory, thinking and language through the life span. Topics may include perceptual and language development, emergent literacy, development of strategies and development of reading and arithmetic skills.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2700.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3507 [0.5 credit]
Social Development
The development of the individual is examined with a focus on social cognition and social behaviour. Topics may include the role of temperament in development, the role of parents, siblings and peers in social/emotional development, the development of prosocial and aggressive behaviour, moral development and the development of self and other understanding.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2500.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3508 [0.5 credit]
Child Language
Milestones associated with the development of grammatical,pragmatic and metalinguistic competence from birth to about age ten, and the relative contributions of the environment, cognitive development and inborn knowledge to this development.
Also listed as LING 3603.
Precludes additional credit for LALS 2603 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): LALS 1000 or LALS 1001 or LING 1001 or PSYC 2700 and second-year standing, or permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours per week.

PSYC 3509 [0.5 credit]
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
The physical, cognitive, social and moral development of adolescents and emerging adults in multiple contexts including family, peers, media and culture. Major theories and contemporary issues and concerns.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2500.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3600 [1.0 credit]
Personality (Honours Seminar)
Theories of personality and current controversies in the research literature. Research questions are developed and addressed by designing and conducting experiments to find answers to issues in personality psychology.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Psychology Honours program with a CGPA of 9.00 or higher in the Major; PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, and PSYC 2600, and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

PSYC 3603 [0.5 credit]
Psychology of Women
An examination of the literature on the psychology of women. Topics to be considered include: theories of female personality development, sex differences in ability and personality, biological influences on female behaviour, female sexuality, sex roles, women's roles throughout the life span.
Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 2100, PSYC 2500, or PSYC 2600.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3604 [0.5 credit]
Abnormal Psychology
History of the concept of behavioural abnormality. Theory and selected research dealing with the nature and etiology of behavioural abnormality.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2600 or PSYC 2500.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3606 [0.5 credit]
Issues in Personality
Topics selected from areas of interest in Personality. When offered, detailed topic descriptions are available from the departmental office prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, and PSYC 2600.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3700 [1.0 credit]
Cognition (Honours Seminar)
Issues and research methodologies in the study of cognitive processes involved in perception, attention, language, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, human learning, and memory. Major theoretical issues and empirical studies are explored.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Honours Psychology program with a CGPA of 9.00 in the Major; PSYC 2001, PSYC 2002, PSYC 2700, and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars, and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

PSYC 3702 [0.5 credit]
Perception
A consideration of data and theory concerning perceptual processes. Discussion of psychophysical methodology, perception of form and space and perceptual learning.
Precludes additional credit for NEUR 3202.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3709 [0.5 credit]
Language Processing and the Brain
Introduction to adult language processing and neurolinguistics. Psychological processes underlying speech production and perception, word recognition and sentence processing. Biological foundation and neuro-cognitive mechanisms of language. Experimental techniques and methodologies of current psycholinguistic studies.
Also listed as LING 3601.
Precludes additional credit for LALS 2601 and LALS 3601 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): LALS 1000 or LALS 1001 or LING 1001 or PSYC 2700 and second-year standing, or permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 3801 [0.5 credit]
Organizational Psychology II
Advanced coverage of the current theory and practices in Organizational Psychology. Selected topics may include workplace socialization, job attitudes, deviant work behaviours, leadership, teams and group dynamics, work-related stress and health, and organizational change and development.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2801.
Lectures three hours per week.

PSYC 3802 [0.5 credit]
Transition to Career
Examines traditional and current models in career psychology. Topics may include the concepts of change and transitions, self-assessments, vocational psychology, and workplace onboarding. Students will have the opportunity to examine their personal and professional transition from university to the work world.
Prerequisite(s): third or fourth year standing in Psychology.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 3805 [1.0 credit]
Organizational Psychology (Honours Seminar)
This course provides the opportunity for an in-depth study and analysis of organizational psychology theory and research. Major theoretical issues, controversies and empirical approaches are explored, and developments in theory, research and methodology are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in Honours Psychology with a CGPA of 9.0 or higher in the major; PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002; one of PSYC 2100 or PSYC 2801, and permission of the Department.
Lectures, seminars and tutorials, 6 hours per week.

PSYC 3901 [0.5 credit]
Practicum in Community Psychology
Through seven-hour-a-week field placements and regular class forums, students pursue personal learning objectives concerning the application of psychology within the community. A term paper integrates experiential knowledge gained in the placement with theoretical and empirical knowledge gained from the literature review.
Prerequisite(s): open to third- and fourth-year Psychology students with permission of the Department.

PSYC 3902 [0.5 credit]
Practicum in Community Psychology
Through seven-hour-a-week field placements and regular class forums, students pursue personal learning objectives concerning the application of psychology within the community. A term paper integrates experiential knowledge gained in the placement with theoretical and empirical knowledge gained from the literature review.
Prerequisite(s): open to third- and fourth-year Psychology students with permission of the Department.

PSYC 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term
Co-operative Work Term.
Work Term.

PSYC 4001 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Psychology
Each section of PSYC 4001 deals with a different topic. Topics change yearly. Students may register in more than one section of PSYC 4001 but can register in each section only once.
Prerequisite(s): each section will have its own.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 4003 [0.5 credit]
Origins of Modern Psychology
An overview of the evolution of psychology, with an emphasis on psychology as a specialized area of knowledge and practice in the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics covered may include the history of a particular period, content area, or cultural context.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 2003.
Prerequisite(s): third or fourth-year standing in a Psychology Honours program.
Lectures and seminars three hours per week.

PSYC 4402 [0.5 credit]
Police Psychology
Critical examination of theory and empirical research in the area of police psychology. Topics covered may include police culture, police selection, police suicide, police personality, stress debriefing, fitness evaluations, police training, crisis negotiations, and investigative techniques.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2400 and third- or fourth-year standing.
Lecture and seminar three hours per week.

PSYC 4403 [0.5 credit]
Female Offenders
Feminist and social learning approaches to the assessment and treatment of female offenders. Theories and research relevant to selected patterns of law breaking and selected female offender types.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3402 and third- or fourth-year standing.
Seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 4404 [0.5 credit]
Sex Offenders
Theory and research concerning the etiology and maintenance of sexual offending; assessment, treatment, and management of sex offenders. Introduction to fundamental issues and controversies in the area.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2400, PSYC 3402, and third- or fourth-year standing.
Seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 4500 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology
Discussion of important current research in developmental psychology. In-depth exploration of theoretical and empirical issues related to selected topics in developmental psychology. The specific content for this course will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing, and one of PSYC 3500, PSYC 3505, PSYC 3506 or PSYC 3507.
Lecture and seminar three hours a week.

PSYC 4700 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology
In-depth exploration of theoretical and empirical issues related to selected topics in cognitive psychology. The specific content for this course will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing, and one of CGSC 3201, PSYC 2700, PSYC 3307, PSYC 3506, PSYC 3508, PSYC 3700, PSYC 3702, or PSYC 3709.
Lecture and seminar three hours a week.

PSYC 4800 [0.5 credit]
Aspects of Product Design Methodology
Important issues in designing successful computerized products, including design guidelines, usability testing and user-needs analysis. Experienced designers and researchers from industry participate.
Also listed as IMD 3001.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.
Lectures three hours a week.

PSYC 4801 [0.5 credit]
Occupational Health Psychology
The application of psychological knowledge to enhance employee physical and mental health, safety and well-being, and more broadly, to enrich organizational life. Students will be able to learn and analyze critically the relevant methodological, theoretical, and empirical Occupational Health Psychology literature.
Prerequisite(s): third or fourth-year standing and one of PSYC 2100, PSYC 2301, or PSYC 2801.
Seminars three hours a week.

PSYC 4900 [0.5 credit]
Independent Study
A reading or research course for selected students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Normally students may not offer more than one credit of independent study in their total program.
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth-year standing and permission of the Department.


PSYC 4902 [0.5 credit]
Independent Study
A reading or research course for selected students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Normally students may not offer more than one credit of independent study in their total program.
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth-year standing and permission of the Department.

PSYC 4907 [1.0 credit]
Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
Open to all candidates for the B.Sc. degree with Honours in Psychology. A thesis project is conducted under the direct supervision of a Faculty Adviser from the Department of Psychology.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 4906.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Psychology with a major CGPA of 9.0; PSYC 3000; one of PSYC 3100, PSYC 3300, PSYC 3400, PSYC 3500, PSYC 3600, or PSYC 3700, or PSYC 3805; and permission of the Department.
Lectures as scheduled by the instructor; other hours as arranged with the Faculty Adviser.

PSYC 4908 [1.0 credit]
Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Open to all candidates for the B.A. (Honours) in Psychology. A thesis project is conducted under the direct supervision of a Faculty Adviser from the Department of Psychology.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 4905.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Psychology with a major CGPA of 10.0, PSYC 3000; one of PSYC 3100, PSYC 3300, PSYC 3400, PSYC 3500, PSYC 3600, PSYC 3700 or PSYC 3805; and permission of the Department.
Lectures as scheduled by the instructor; other hours as arranged with the Faculty Adviser.

PSYC 4909 [1.0 credit]
Project for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology
Within the context of an active learning environment, students develop a variety of oral presentations and written documents that may include annotated bibliographies, essays, presentation slides, and posters. Each project is focused on an area of psychological research that is of interest to the student.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 4906 (no longer offered), PSYC 4907, and PSYC 4908.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology, PSYC 3000, 1.0 additional credit in Psychology above the 2000-level.

PSYC 4910 [1.0 credit]
Project for B.A. with Honours in Psychology
Within the context of an active learning environment, students develop a variety of oral presentations and written documents that may include annotated bibliographies, essays, presentation slides, and posters. Each project is focused on an area of psychological research that is of interest to the student.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 4905 (no longer offered), PSYC 4907 and PSYC 4908.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.A. (Honours) in Psychology, PSYC 3000, 1.0 additional credit in Psychology above the 2000-level.

Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

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