Psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University · Waterloo campus.

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
Laurier published normal programme duration
Co-op option
Work experience
Co-op option
Psychology · official programme information
~Mid-70s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Mid-70s. 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route UZN. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
Laurier - Waterloo university-supplied OUInfo: Psychology (BA or BSc), Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

English at 60%60% min.
One of 3M Functions, 3U Functions and Relations or any 4U mathematics at 60%60% min.
English calculated in admission average
Advanced Functions at 60%60% min.
Biology at 60%60% min.

Average admission range: mid 70s
All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts for your applicant group
- Current Ontario high school grades and OSSD status arrive automatically through OUAC. Other applicants provide the portal's requested records from attended schools and postsecondary institutions. Unofficial records go through the portal, not email; final official records come directly from the issuer after accepting an offer.
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Step 4Notarized English translations, if applicable
- Records written outside English require original-language copies and a notarized literal English translation.
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Step 5English test results if fewer than three years of English study
- Submit satisfactory accepted results if you have not studied full-time in English for at least three years. Applicants asked for proof may request exemption when they meet that published schooling condition.
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Step 6Apply through OUAC to this exact Laurier programme.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 7Provide the academic and conditional language records listed in your applicant portal. The ABS and special-circumstances statement are optional.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

What Are the Ontario High School Admission Requirements?

Ontario high school applicants

BA Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% One of 3M Functions, 3U Functions and Relations or any 4U mathematics at 60% English calculated in admission average BSc Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Advanced Functions at 60% Biology at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average

What Are the Canadian Admission Requirements (Outside of Ontario)?

Ontario high school applicants

Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart . This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.

What Are the International Admission Requirements?

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following: BA Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s Senior or grade 12 English at 60% Grade 11 Mathematics OR Senior or Grade 12 Mathematics at 60% English calculated in admissions average BSc Requirements Average admission range: mid 70s Senior or grade 12 English at 60% Senior or grade 12 Biology at 60% Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements . You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca . English-Proficiency Requirement Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses. Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency. We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant. If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission . Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) Program The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.

Optional application context

Applicants to this exact Laurier programme choosing additional context

The Applicant Background Summary is optional but recommended; one submission can support multiple Laurier programme applications.
A special-circumstances statement is also optional and is submitted separately from the ABS. Both use the April 25, 2027 Fall deadline.

Ontario students taking IB

Ontario OSSD students taking IB; Laurier undergraduate degree entry

If you take IB courses alongside another curriculum, Laurier assesses your entire academic record. Keep your Ontario 4U/M requirements and provide the IB record requested by Admissions.
The full IB Diploma curriculum and its programme-specific requirements remain separate from an Ontario-percentage calculation.

Full IB Diploma credential and reporting

Full IB Diploma applicants; individual programme score and subject thresholds remain separate

Present six subjects with three HL subjects. Predicted or final grades, including bonus points, are used for consideration. The linked chart separately sets native overall and course scores; this packet does not overwrite them.
Final official IB results and proof of the IB Diploma must come directly from IBO to clear the offer. If IB is taken alongside another curriculum, the entire academic record is considered.
For required functions/calculus, the chart accepts Analysis and Approaches SL/HL or Applications and Interpretation HL. Its Applications and Interpretation SL exception is limited to the mathematics requirement for BA Psychology, Kinesiology and BASc Applied Health Science; no universal calculus substitution is inferred.

Prior postsecondary study changes applicant category

Applicants who have attended or are attending a college or university before applying

Laurier classifies prior/current postsecondary attendees as transfer applicants and considers relevance of prior courses/programme and academic achievement. High-school prerequisites or approved college/university equivalents still apply.
An applicant lacking a high-school prerequisite can submit the college/university course outline after applying through OUAC for equivalence assessment. Course-grade requirements still apply. Programme/faculty and college-versus-university admission rules differ; no universal transfer average or guaranteed credit award is inferred.
Transfer availability is limited for competitive degrees. The joint Laurier–Waterloo double degree is expressly excluded; Laurier-only double degrees follow separate rules. Exact BBA restrictions are retained where relevant.

Canadian curriculum package: Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five courses at level30-1,30,31 or35. Two3-credit courses may equal one5-credit course; Math30-2 and Social Studies30-2 are accepted. When both school and diploma marks are supplied, the higher is used.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: British Columbia and Yukon

British Columbia and Yukon applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five accepted Grade12 academic courses, including English Studies12 or English First Peoples12. Provincially mandated literacy/numeracy examinations are excluded. The complete accepted-course list was reviewed; unlisted courses may be assessed case by case, rather than automatically rejected.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Manitoba

Manitoba applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five courses coded40S,45 or42S for AP courses. English40S is the English equivalent.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: New Brunswick

New Brunswick applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Six courses coded120/121/122; English120,121 or122 is the English equivalent.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Six two-credit courses at3200 level. French-curriculum students can present equivalent required3000-level courses; English Language Arts3201 is the named English equivalent.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five courses at Academic or Advanced levels. English12 or English12: African Heritage is accepted for English.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five courses coded611/621; English621A is the named English equivalent.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Québec Grade12/Pre-U

Québec Grade12/Pre-U applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Six courses including English for Grade12/Pre-U. SecondaryV alone is not accepted.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Québec CEGEP

Québec CEGEP applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

One year requires at least12 courses for consideration; completed/ongoing DEC applicants are assessed on the top12 including required courses. Courses coded109 are excluded. Two603/604 English courses are required at the source’s separate stated grade minimum; the R-score is not used.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Canadian curriculum package: Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan applicants; programme-specific subject and grade requirements remain controlling

Five courses coded30; accepted English equivalents are English A30, B30 or ELA30.
Use the source’s province-specific subject equivalents for only those prerequisites required by the selected programme. Neither this course-package summary nor the generic transfer table certifies all applicant categories.

Degree requirements

Honours BA Psychology

The Honours BA Psychology Program provides students with a liberal arts education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with some training in research methodology and statistics. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for a broad range of career options. The requirement of at least one psychology course with a community service-learning experience exposes students to a broader range of experiences beyond the classroom. Note: At the end of Year 2 students can choose to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or switch to the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program (if they meet the progression requirements given below). The Honours BA Psychology consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. The program shall include no more than 6.0 100-level credits and requires at least 14.0 senior level credits.
Note: At the end of Year 2 students can choose to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or switch to the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program (if they meet the progression requirements given below).
The Honours BA Psychology consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. The program shall include no more than 6.0 100-level credits and requires at least 14.0 senior level credits.
Year 1 (5.0 credits ) PS101 and PS102 MUMI102 or UU150 or MUMT101 3.5 elective credits which must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science. Year 2 (5.0 credits) Two of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 . One of PS270 or one of ( PS275 or PS276 ); Either PS280 or PS282 ; PS295 and PS296 ; Year 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year) Any one of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 (which were not completed in Year 2). PS270 if not taken in Year 2; One of ( PS275 or PS276 ) if not taken in Year 2; PS280 if not taken in Year 2; PS282 if not taken in Year 2; At least two of PS365 , PS366 , PS373 , PS377 , PS378 , PS379 , PS381 , PS383 , PS389 , PS398 (it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3). 1.0 credit of PS410 , PS472 , PS474 , PS476 , PS487 , PS492 *
Year 1 (5.0 credits ) PS101 and PS102 MUMI102 or UU150 or MUMT101 3.5 elective credits which must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
Year 2 (5.0 credits) Two of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 . One of PS270 or one of ( PS275 or PS276 ); Either PS280 or PS282 ; PS295 and PS296 ; Year 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year) Any one of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 (which were not completed in Year 2). PS270 if not taken in Year 2; One of ( PS275 or PS276 ) if not taken in Year 2; PS280 if not taken in Year 2; PS282 if not taken in Year 2; At least two of PS365 , PS366 , PS373 , PS377 , PS378 , PS379 , PS381 , PS383 , PS389 , PS398 (it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3). 1.0 credit of PS410 , PS472 , PS474 , PS476 , PS487 , PS492 *
Progression into Year 2 requires a minimum GPA 5.00 in PS101 and PS102 , and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Progression into subsequent years requires a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Graduation requires a minimum GPA of 7.00 in Psychology courses, and a minimum 5.00 GPA overall. Students are required to include a psychology-based community service-learning experience in their program. This can be accomplished by doing one of the following on-campus courses: PS282 , PS283 , PS379 or PS383 . Students in the Honours BA Psychology program may register for PS360 , PS361 , PS362 , PS363 , PS367 , PS370 , PS375 , PS394 , or PS395 only with a minimum 7.00 GPA in Psychology, a minimum overall 6.00 GPA and a grade of at least 4.00 in each of PS295 and PS296 or with permission of the department. Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met. Program is available on the Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton campuses.
Progression into Year 2 requires a minimum GPA 5.00 in PS101 and PS102 , and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Progression into subsequent years requires a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Graduation requires a minimum GPA of 7.00 in Psychology courses, and a minimum 5.00 GPA overall.
Students in the Honours BA Psychology program may register for PS360 , PS361 , PS362 , PS363 , PS367 , PS370 , PS375 , PS394 , or PS395 only with a minimum 7.00 GPA in Psychology, a minimum overall 6.00 GPA and a grade of at least 4.00 in each of PS295 and PS296 or with permission of the department.
Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.
Research Specialist: The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 12.5 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.0 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.
Research Specialist: Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
Research Specialist: Year 1 and 2 (5.0 credits in each year - refer to Honours BA Psychology program) Year 3 (5.0 credits) PS394 and at least one of PS395 , PS398 or PS487 , usually completed in Year 3; At least two of PS360 , PS361 , PS362 , PS363 , PS367 , PS370 , or PS375 , it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3; PS410 (which may be completed in either Year 3 or 4); At least two of PS460 , PS461 , PS462 , PS463 , PS467 , PS470 , PS475 , PS480 , or PS482 , it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3. Year 4 (5.0 credits) Either PS499 * or 1.0 additional PS credit at the 300 or 400 level (refer to Note 4).
Research Specialist: The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program is entered at the start of Year 3 from the Honours BA Psychology program. At the end of Year 2 students must choose either to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or enter the Research Specialist program. For the Honours BA Research Specialist program entry at Year 3 requires a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits, a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296 , and 6.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression from Year 3 to Year 4 is guaranteed with a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and a 6.00 GPA overall. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and 5.00 GPA overall are required.
Research Specialist: Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.
Research Specialist: It is recommended that all students considering graduate work apply for the thesis course ( PS499 *) at the end of Year 3. Students who do not take PS499 * must substitute a 1.0 credit equivalent in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. Students are advised that admission to the Honours Psychology Research Specialist program does not guarantee admission to PS499*. Students will be required to apply to PS499 * at the end of Year 3. Students typically must obtain a minimum GPA of 8.5 in senior psychology courses to be eligible to apply for PS499 *.

Honours BSc Psychology

The Honours BSc Psychology program provides students with a science education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with some specialization in biological aspects of psychology. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical sciences, as well as a variety of other career options. The Honours BSc Psychology program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.5 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.
The Honours BSc Psychology program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.5 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.
Year 15.0 credits
MA100 ; PS101 and PS102 ; BI110 and BI111 ; 1.0 credit from CP103 (or CP104 ), CP164 , CH110 , CH111 , GG101 , GL101 , GL102 , MA101 , PC141 (or PC131 ), or PC142 (or PC132 ). (See Program Regulations Notes #6-8) 1.5 Elective credit (See Program Regulations Notes #2-3)
Year 2 (5.0 credits, including the following) Two of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 ; PS270 or one of ( PS275 or PS276 ); Either PS280 or PS282 ; PS295 and PS296 .
Year 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year, including the following) Any two of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 which were not completed in Year 2 One more course from PS270 , ( PS275 or PS276 ), PS280 , or PS282 (which were not completed in Year 2). At least two of PS360 , PS361 , PS362 , PS363 , PS367 , it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3.
Electives must consist of least 4.0 senior credits from any of the following:
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Biology (BI), Chemistry (CH), Computer Science (CP), Data Science (DATA), GG/GESC (Physical Geography only), select courses from the Department of Health Sciences ( HE224 , HE225 , HE303 , HE304 , HE320 , HE321 , HE432 ) and the Department of Health Studies ( HS202 , HS204 , HS206 , HS220 , HS300 , HS304 , HS308 , HS315 , HS324 , HS326 , HS340 , HS409 ), Human Biology (HN), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PC), Statistics (ST) or Water Science (WASC) and other approved senior science credits.
Progression into Year 2 requires a minimum GPA of 5.00 in PS101 and PS102 , and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Progression into subsequent years requires a minimum overall GPA of 4.00. Graduation requires a minimum GPA of 6.00 in Psychology courses, and a minimum overall GPA of 5.00.
Students must complete 2.0 elective credits from disciplines outside of the Faculty of Science and Health Studies courses noted above (Note: Manual determination of this requirement is needed. This cannot be determined electronically).
Students who wish to complete PS282 must first complete UU150 .
Students in the Honours BSc Psychology program may register for PS370 , PS375 , PS394 , PS395 or PS487 only with a minimum 7.00 GPA in Psychology, a minimum overall 6.00 GPA and a grade of at least 4.00 in each of PS295 and PS296 or with permission of the department.
Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 6.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulation s for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.
Students who want to complete upper-year Chemistry courses must complete both CH110 and CH111 .
Students who want to take most upper-year Computer Science courses must complete CP104 rather than CP103 .
Students planning to pursue graduate studies in Psychology should consider moving into the BSc Psychology and Neuroscience program after Year 1.

Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist

The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 12.5 credits in Psychology. A maximum of 6.0 credits at the 100 level may be included in the program.
Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
Year 1 and 2 (5.0 credits in each year - refer to Honours BA Psychology program) Year 3 (5.0 credits) PS394 and at least one of PS395 , PS398 or PS487 , usually completed in Year 3; At least two of PS360 , PS361 , PS362 , PS363 , PS367 , PS370 , or PS375 , it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3; PS410 (which may be completed in either Year 3 or 4); At least two of PS460 , PS461 , PS462 , PS463 , PS467 , PS470 , PS475 , PS480 , or PS482 , it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3. Year 4 (5.0 credits) Either PS499 * or 1.0 additional PS credit at the 300 or 400 level (refer to Note 4).
The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program is entered at the start of Year 3 from the Honours BA Psychology program. At the end of Year 2 students must choose either to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or enter the Research Specialist program. For the Honours BA Research Specialist program entry at Year 3 requires a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits, a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296 , and 6.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression from Year 3 to Year 4 is guaranteed with a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and a 6.00 GPA overall. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and 5.00 GPA overall are required.
Students are able to graduate in honours if they achieve a GPA of 5.00 overall and 7.00 in PS courses. Refer to the Graduation/Degree Regulations for an alternate graduation option if honours degree requirements are not met.
It is recommended that all students considering graduate work apply for the thesis course ( PS499 *) at the end of Year 3. Students who do not take PS499 * must substitute a 1.0 credit equivalent in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. Students are advised that admission to the Honours Psychology Research Specialist program does not guarantee admission to PS499*. Students will be required to apply to PS499 * at the end of Year 3. Students typically must obtain a minimum GPA of 8.5 in senior psychology courses to be eligible to apply for PS499 *.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Mid-70s

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route UZN. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

Co-opCo-op option

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Selected current programme routes and specializations have separate requirements.

Applied Developmental Psychology Specialization

BA/BSc

Study cognitive and socio-emotional development across the lifespan.

Published requirements

Courses

Current 2026/27 degree core, named alternatives and selected specializations. Individual titles and credits come from linked course entries. Separate degree and concentration menus remain choices, not a list every student takes.

Psychology first year: required core2 listed

Published Honours BA first-year Psychology requirements. Also take one community-engagement choice and 3.5 elective credits, including at least 2.0 outside the Faculty of Science.

PS101Introduction to Psychology I0.5 credits
Explore psychological methods, biological influences, learning, consciousness, personality and psychological disorders.
Additional Course Information Exclusions PS100*.
PS102Introduction to Psychology II0.5 credits
Explore perception, memory, language, thinking, motivation, development, stress and social psychology.
Additional Course Information Exclusions PS100*.

Psychology first year: choose a community-engagement foundation2 listed

Choose the cross-listed Introduction to Music Therapy course or UU150. MUMI102 and MUMT101 are the same cross-listed course, not two additional requirements.

MUMI102/MUMT101Introduction to Music Therapy0.5 credits
Explore music therapy history, methods, models and ethics in Canadian and international practice.
Additional Course Information Exclusions MU158, UU150 , MUMT101 Notes Open to non Music majors.
UU150Foundations for Community Engagement and Service0.5 credits
Explore ethical community engagement, service and professionalism through an online course graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
Additional Course Information Exclusions MU158, MUMT101 Notes Department of Psychology

Additional published courses

MUMT101/MUMI102Introduction to Music Therapy0.5 credits
Explore music therapy history, methods, models and ethics in Canadian and international practice.
Additional Course Information Exclusions MU158, UU150 , MUMI102 Notes Non-Music majors may register in cross-listed course MUMI102 .
PS260Introduction to Cognitive Psychology0.5 credits
Study perception, attention, memory, language and problem-solving through cognitive theory and research.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS261Introduction to Learning0.5 credits
Study classical and instrumental conditioning and cognitive perspectives on animal behavior.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS262Introduction to Perception0.5 credits
Study sensory processing through psychological, physiological and behavioral research techniques.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS263Behavioural Neuroscience0.5 credits
Examine brain-behavior relationships, neuronal communication, sensory processing, learning and movement.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS267Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience0.5 credits
Study neural bases of cognition using brain-imaging methods and evidence from brain injury.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS270Social Psychology0.5 credits
Study social cognition, attitudes, groups, culture, prejudice, relationships and applied social issues.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS275Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood0.5 credits
Study physical, cognitive, personality and social development in infancy and childhood.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102
PS276Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Young Adulthood0.5 credits
Study physical, cognitive, personality and social development in adolescence and young adulthood.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS280Psychopathology0.5 credits
Study psychopathology through biological, psychological, social, historical and global perspectives.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 .
PS282Community Psychology0.5 credits
Study community psychology, prevention, support and social intervention with a required service-learning placement.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 ; and one of ( UU150 or MU158 or MUMT101 ) Notes All modes of delivery of PS282 include a community service-learning placement
PS295Introduction to Research Methods0.5 credits
Study scientific logic, research design and interpretation, with laboratory research and report preparation.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 ; and registration status: Honours Psychology programs. Exclusions HE201 .
PS296Introduction to Statistics0.5 credits
Develop data-analysis and interpretation skills through statistical concepts, computer applications and laboratory work.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS295 and registration status: Honours Psychology programs. At least one OAC or Grade 12U mathematics course or equivalent is also recommended. Exclusions ST231
PS365Introduction to Neuropsychology0.5 credits
Examine cognitive consequences of brain damage through cases and neuropsychological assessment tools.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS263 or PS267 . Exclusions PS330d, PS465.
PS366Introduction to Psycholinguistics0.5 credits
Study meaning, speech, comprehension and language acquisition and how psycholinguistic research is conducted.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS260 . Exclusions PS342a.
PS373Close Relationships0.5 credits
Study attraction, commitment, conflict, support and sexuality through theories of close relationships.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS270 . Exclusions PS330k.
PS377Developmental Psychology: Adults and Elders0.5 credits
Examine psychological, social and physical development across adulthood through research and practical perspectives.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS275 or PS276 . Exclusions PS277.
PS378Language Development0.5 credits
Study typical and atypical child language development and experimental and analytic research methods.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS275 or PS366 . Exclusions PS331A.
PS379Psychology of Exceptional Children, Youth and Adults0.5 credits
Explore development and community settings for people with special needs through a required service-learning placement.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS275 or PS276 ; and one of ( UU150 or MU158 or MUMT101 )
PS381Introduction to Clinical Psychology0.5 credits
Survey clinical diagnosis, treatment, professional responsibilities, history and current issues.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS280 .
PS383Environment, Psychology and Action0.5 credits
Apply psychology to environmental problems through community placements and environmental-justice reflection.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites ( UU150 or MU158 or MUMT101 ); and one of ( PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS270 , PS275 , PS276 , PS280 , PS282 ) Exclusions PS332S.
PS389/HE305Positive Psychology0.5 credits
Study well-being, strengths and positive relationships through theory, research and evidence-based approaches.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites One of: PS263 , PS264 , PS270 , PS275 , PS276 , PS280 , PS282 , PS283 , PS285 . Exclusions PS334BR
PS398Qualitative Methods in Psychology0.5 credits
Design and analyze qualitative psychological research using approaches such as narratives, interviews and case studies.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS296 . Exclusions KP462, SY489 .
PS410History of Psychology0.5 credits
Explore psychology’s philosophical roots, scientific paradigms and developments in social and historical contexts.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites Registration status: Year 3 or Year 4 Honours Psychology (or permission of the department). Exclusions PS390.
PS472Applied Social Psychology0.5 credits
Apply social psychology to contemporary issues in health, environment, law, conflict, media and other areas.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS270 , PS295 Exclusions PS374
PS474Applications in Social Development0.5 credits
Develop lifespan social competencies in decisions, coping, responding to others, conflict and relationships.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS275 ; One of PS280 , PS371 , or PS379 ; One of PS276 or PS377 . Location Waterloo campus
PS476Applications in Cognitive Development0.5 credits
Apply cognitive-development theory to designing and evaluating programmes in educational and professional settings.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS275 ; One of PS280 , PS371 , or PS379 ; One of PS276 or PS377
PS487Psychological Measurement and Testing0.5 credits
Construct and evaluate psychological measures, review standardized tests and examine testing ethics.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS295 and PS296 Exclusions PS397.
PS492Applied Community Research1 credits
Conduct community-based participatory research through a required placement and capstone project with a community partner.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites Registration status: Year 3 or Year 4 in any discipline. A 200-level course in research methods (e.g., PS295 , CS235 , GESC258 , GS202 , HE201 , PO217 , SY280 , SY281 ) and PS282 or permission of the department. Notes Students wishing to complete this fieldwork course must apply to the department chair for PS492 * by April 30. Decisions about admission to this course will be based on a consideration of grades, appropriate preparation, and an interview. Decisions will be made by June 30 of that year.
PS283Educational Psychology0.5 credits
Apply psychology to education, learning, instruction, development and evaluation with a required service-learning placement.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS101 and PS102 ; and one of ( UU150 or MU158 or MUMT101 )
PS360Research in Cognitive Psychology0.5 credits
Design, conduct and report experiments in selected cognitive-psychology areas.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS260 , and PS296 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS361Research in Learning0.5 credits
Design, conduct and report experiments in animal learning and cognition.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS261 , and PS296 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS362Research in Perception0.5 credits
Design, conduct and report experiments in selected perception topics.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS262 , and PS296 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS363Research in Behavioural Neuroscience0.5 credits
Design, conduct and report experiments in behavioral neuroscience.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS263 , and PS296 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS367Research in Cognitive Neuroscience0.5 credits
Design, conduct and report cognitive-neuroscience experiments using approaches such as fMRI, ERP and TMS.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS267 and PS296 ; Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS370Research in Social Psychology0.5 credits
Conduct social-psychology studies using experimental, qualitative, observational and survey methods and research ethics.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS270 and PS296 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs or permission of the department.
PS375Research in Developmental Psychology0.5 credits
Conduct developmental studies across age groups using experimental, observational and interview methods and child-research ethics.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS296 and one of PS275 , PS276 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs or permission of the department.
PS394Linear Models0.5 credits
Use regression, correlation, model selection and residual analysis in psychological research with statistical software.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS296 and registration status: Honours BA Psychology Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, or all joint psychology programs except the joint Honours BA Psychology in combination with any other honours major (or permission of the department). Exclusions SY490 .
PS395Analysis of Variance0.5 credits
Analyze complex experimental designs using analysis of variance and statistical software.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS394 and registration status: Honours BA Psychology Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, or all joint psychology programs except the joint Honours BA Psychology in combination with any other honours major (or permission of the department).
MA100Introductory Calculus for the Natural Sciences0.5 credits
Study precalculus and introductory calculus for natural-science applications.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites SC101 , or a minimum score of 50% on the Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) and 12U Advanced Functions. Exclusions Prior credit for, or current enrollment in, any of MA101 , MA102 , MA103 , MA110*, MA129 . This course may not count for credit in Mathematics programs.
BI110Unifying Life Processes0.5 credits
Study cells, biological chemistry, metabolism, DNA and inheritance.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites At least one of OAC or Grade 12U Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (OAC or Grade 12U Biology is strongly recommended). Exclusions SC100 .
BI111Biological Diversity and Evolution0.5 credits
Study organisms, evolution, form, function and environmental interactions.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites At least one of OAC or Grade 12U Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (OAC or Grade 12U Biology recommended); or BI110 .
CP103Principles of Computer Programming0.5 credits
Learn structured problem solving and programming for students outside Computer Science.
Additional Course Information Exclusions CP104 ; GENG131 ; registration in Computer Science Software Engineering, or Data Science programs Notes Cannot be used as credit for the Minor in Computer Science, or any Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Data Science program
CP104Introduction to Programming0.5 credits
Solve problems through structured programming in a high-level language.
Additional Course Information Exclusions CP103 , GENG131 Notes May not be used for credit in any Bachelor of Engineering program
CP164/GENG135Data Structures I0.5 credits
Study data structures, recursion, searching, sorting and algorithm efficiency.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites CP104 or GENG131 Exclusions CP114, GENG135
CH110Fundamentals of Chemistry I0.5 credits
Study chemical calculations, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding and organic chemistry.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites OAC Chemistry or Grade 12U Chemistry OR SC102 . Exclusions CH100*, CH101*, CH120, CH130 , SC100 .
CH111Fundamentals of Chemistry II0.5 credits
Study solutions, reaction rates, equilibrium, entropy, free energy and electrochemistry.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites CH110 or CH130 Exclusions CH100*, CH101, CH121, CH131 .
GG101Introduction to Physical Geography0.5 credits
Explore climate, water, landforms and biogeography through physical geography and laboratory work.
Additional Course Information Exclusions GG100*.
GL101The Anatomy of Earth0.5 credits
Study Earth’s interior processes, rocks, minerals, structures and tectonics and their environmental and human-use implications.
Additional Course Information Exclusions GL100*.
GL102The Surface of Earth0.5 credits
Study surface landforms shaped by internal and external geological processes and climatic and human interactions.
Additional Course Information Exclusions GL100*.
MA101Calculus I for the Natural Sciences0.5 credits
Study calculus, differential equations, polar coordinates and complex numbers in science applications.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites MA100 or permission of the department. Exclusions Prior credit for, or current enrollment in, any of: MA103 , MA110*. This course may not count for credit in Mathematics programs.
PC141Mechanics for the Life Sciences0.5 credits
Study algebra-based mechanics, forces, energy, momentum and rotation.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites One of OAC or Grade 12U Biology, Chemistry, Math or Physics. Exclusions PC100*, PC110*, PC131 , PC151 , PC161 , SC100 .
PC131Mechanics0.5 credits
Study calculus-based mechanics, forces, energy, rotation, oscillation and gravitation.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites OAC or Grade 12U Physics or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus. Co-requisites MA100 or MA102 or MA103 . Exclusions PC100*, PC110*, PC141 , PC151 , PC161 , SC100 .
PC142Thermodynamics and Waves for the Life Sciences0.5 credits
Study algebra-based fluids, heat, thermodynamics, waves and sound.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PC141 or PC131 . Exclusions PC100*, PC110*, PC122 , PC132 , PC152 , PC162 , SC100 .
PC132Thermodynamics and Waves0.5 credits
Study fluids, waves, heat, thermodynamics, entropy and introductory electricity using calculus-based physics.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PC131 . Co-requisites MA101 or MA103 . Exclusions PC100*, PC110*, PC122 , PC142 , PC152 , PC162 , SC100 .
HE224/KP224/HS202Anatomy and Physiology I0.5 credits
Study human body structure and function, emphasizing skin, muscles, skeleton, nerves and endocrine systems.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS103 or ( BI110 and BI111 ) or 1.0 KP 100-level courses Exclusions KP2222, KP224 , HN204 , HN220 , HS202
HE225/KP225/HS204Anatomy and Physiology II0.5 credits
Study cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, regulation and homeostasis.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS202 or KP224 / HE224 Exclusions KP222 , KP225 , HN220 , HN204 , HS204
HE303/BI317Introduction to Immunology0.5 credits
Study innate and adaptive immune responses, immune cells and structures and roles in health and disease.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites BI236 Exclusions BI317 , HE434, BI417, HE440G, BI396M
HE304Introduction to Indigenous Health and Well-Being0.5 credits
Explore Indigenous health determinants, cultural humility and strengths-based practices through presentations and reflection.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites Registration Status: Year 3 or 4 of Honours Program Exclusions HE440L
HE320/KP320Integrative Human Physiology0.5 credits
Study integrated human physiology and nervous and endocrine regulation from cells to whole-body systems.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites KP225 / HE225 / HS204 Exclusions KP320 , HN320 , HS340
HE321/KP321Regional Human Anatomy0.5 credits
Study regional anatomy, especially skeletal, muscular and nervous structures, through lectures and labs.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites KP225 / HE225 / HS202 or HN204 Exclusions KP221 , HN210 , KP321
HE432/BI470Biomedical Virology0.5 credits
Study virus structure, replication, immunity, vaccines, antivirals, spread and diagnostic methods.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites BI236 . Exclusions BI470 , BI496U, HE432 , HE440C.
HS202/HE224/KP224Human Anatomy and Physiology I0.5 credits
Study human body structure and function, emphasizing skin, muscles, skeleton, nerves and endocrine systems.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS103 or ( BI110 and BI111 ) or 1.0 KP 100-level courses Exclusions KP2222, KP224 , HN204 , HN220 , HE204, HE224
HS204/HE225/KP225Human Anatomy and Physiology II0.5 credits
Study cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, regulation and homeostasis.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS202 or HE224 or KP224 Exclusions HN220 , HE225 , HN204 , KP222 , KP225
HS206Genetics and the Human Genome0.5 credits
Study Mendelian and population genetics, genetic disease, the human genome and applications of DNA technology.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites BI111 or HS103 Exclusions BI226 .
HS220Epidemiology and Public Health0.5 credits
Use epidemiology to investigate population illness, mortality, disease causes and public health.
Additional Course Information Exclusions HE300 , HS320, KP434 .
HS300Infection and Immunity0.5 credits
Study human immunity, infection defenses, immune disorders and public-health disease control.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS204 .
HS304Nutrition and Metabolism0.5 credits
Study nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism and critically evaluate nutrition research.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites BI236 , HS204 . Exclusions KP332 .
HS308Parasitology for Public Health0.5 credits
Examine parasitic diseases, their effects on human health and methods of control, treatment and prevention.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS300 . Exclusions BI484 .
HS315Pathophysiology0.5 credits
Study common diseases, their prevalence, causes, functional changes and selected medical-management issues.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS204 .
HS324Biostatistics0.5 credits
Design and analyze health research using univariate and multivariate statistics and epidemiological data.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS220 or HS320. Exclusions BI393 , OL334.
HS326Human Pharmacology0.5 credits
Study drug actions, uses, contraindications, adverse effects and evidence-based alternatives for common conditions.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites CH111 and HS204 , Year 3 status in BASc Applied Health Sciences.
HS340Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology0.5 credits
Integrate systemic and regional human anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and clinical-interest research.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS204 ; registration status: Year 3 or Year 4 in BASc in Applied Health Sciences. Exclusions HN320 .
HS409Infection Control and Prevention0.5 credits
Study infection prevention, surveillance and outbreak investigation and management across institutional and community settings.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites HS300 .
PS499Thesis1 credits
Complete an approved supervised research project and thesis demonstrating psychological content and research-method competence.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites Two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS398 , PS487 , one of which must be either PS394 or PS395 . Registration status: Year 4 Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs.
PS460Seminar in Cognitive Psychology0.5 credits
Examine recent cognitive-psychology theory and research, focusing on memory or attention.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS360 , (or PS260 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS461Seminar in Learning0.5 credits
Discuss selected animal-learning and cognition topics through lectures and seminars.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS361 , (or PS261 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS462Seminar in Perception0.5 credits
Examine current perception experiments and models, emphasizing vision.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS362 , (or PS262 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS463Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience0.5 credits
Discuss selected behavioral-neuroscience topics through lectures and seminars.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS363 , (or PS263 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department.
PS467Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience0.5 credits
Critically examine cognitive-neuroscience research on attention, perception, language, memory, emotion and movement.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS367 OR ( PS267 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs, or permission of the department. Exclusions PS330d, PS465.
PS470Seminar in Social Psychology0.5 credits
Discuss selected social-psychology topics in a seminar.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS370 , (or PS270 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs or permission of the department.
PS475Seminar in Developmental Psychology0.5 credits
Discuss contemporary developmental theory and research in selected areas such as cognition, memory and communication.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS375 , (or PS275 and two of PS394 , PS395 , PS397, PS487 ). Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs or permission of the department.
PS480Seminar in Personality and Clinical Psychology0.5 credits
Discuss selected personality and clinical-psychology topics, including development, well-being and psychotherapy.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS280 , and one of PS271 , PS381 . Registration status: Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist, Honours BSc Psychology and Neuroscience, all joint BSc Psychology programs or permission of the department.
PS482Seminar in Community Psychology0.5 credits
Apply community psychology to contemporary social issues and interventions through ecological and structural perspectives.
Additional Course Information Prerequisites PS282

Elective choices

Honours BA Psychology

The Honours BA Psychology Program provides students with a liberal arts education that includes broad exposure to the major sub-fields of psychology along with some training in research methodology and statistics. It is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and information useful for a broad range of career options. The requirement of at least one psychology course with a community service-learning experience exposes students to a broader range of experiences beyond the classroom. Note: At the end of Year 2 students can choose to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or switch to the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program (if they meet the progression requirements given below). The Honours BA Psychology consists of 20.0 credits, including at least 10.0 but not more than 11.0 credits in Psychology. The program shall include no more than 6.0 100-level credits and requires at least 14.0 senior level credits.
Note: At the end of Year 2 students can choose to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or switch to the Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program (if they meet the progression requirements given below).
Year 1 (5.0 credits ) PS101 and PS102 MUMI102 or UU150 or MUMT101 3.5 elective credits which must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science. Year 2 (5.0 credits) Two of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 . One of PS270 or one of ( PS275 or PS276 ); Either PS280 or PS282 ; PS295 and PS296 ; Year 3 and 4 (5.0 credits in each year) Any one of PS260 , PS261 , PS262 , PS263 , PS267 (which were not completed in Year 2). PS270 if not taken in Year 2; One of ( PS275 or PS276 ) if not taken in Year 2; PS280 if not taken in Year 2; PS282 if not taken in Year 2; At least two of PS365 , PS366 , PS373 , PS377 , PS378 , PS379 , PS381 , PS383 , PS389 , PS398 (it is strongly recommended that one of these courses is completed during Year 3). 1.0 credit of PS410 , PS472 , PS474 , PS476 , PS487 , PS492 *
Year 1 (5.0 credits ) PS101 and PS102 MUMI102 or UU150 or MUMT101 3.5 elective credits which must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
Research Specialist: Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
Research Specialist: The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program is entered at the start of Year 3 from the Honours BA Psychology program. At the end of Year 2 students must choose either to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or enter the Research Specialist program. For the Honours BA Research Specialist program entry at Year 3 requires a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits, a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296 , and 6.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression from Year 3 to Year 4 is guaranteed with a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and a 6.00 GPA overall. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and 5.00 GPA overall are required.

Honours BSc Psychology

MA100 ; PS101 and PS102 ; BI110 and BI111 ; 1.0 credit from CP103 (or CP104 ), CP164 , CH110 , CH111 , GG101 , GL101 , GL102 , MA101 , PC141 (or PC131 ), or PC142 (or PC132 ). (See Program Regulations Notes #6-8) 1.5 Elective credit (See Program Regulations Notes #2-3)
Electives must consist of least 4.0 senior credits from any of the following:
See approved options
Students must complete 2.0 elective credits from disciplines outside of the Faculty of Science and Health Studies courses noted above (Note: Manual determination of this requirement is needed. This cannot be determined electronically).

Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist

Electives must include at least 2.0 credits from a discipline outside of the Faculty of Science.
The Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist program is entered at the start of Year 3 from the Honours BA Psychology program. At the end of Year 2 students must choose either to remain in the Honours BA Psychology program or enter the Research Specialist program. For the Honours BA Research Specialist program entry at Year 3 requires a 7.00 GPA in Psychology credits, a 4.0 GP (C-) in each of PS295 and PS296 , and 6.00 GPA overall, or permission of the department. Progression from Year 3 to Year 4 is guaranteed with a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and a 6.00 GPA overall. For graduation, a 7.00 GPA in Psychology and 5.00 GPA overall are required.

Study routes

Selected current programme routes and specializations have separate requirements.

Honours BA Psychology
Honours BSc Psychology
Honours BA Psychology: Research Specialist

Study locations

Teaching campus: Waterloo campus.laurier exact programme teaching campus

References

Careers

Career examples

child life specialist
social policy researcher
lawyer/paralegal
addictions counsellor
Behavioural therapist
Child and youth counsellor
Disability case manager
Intake coordinator
Harm reduction worker
Human resources coordinator

Career sectors

disability services worker
victims advocate

Career sectors

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Psychology, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Professional recognition

CPA professional accreditation covers doctoral and internship training, so this undergraduate credential is outside that accreditation scope. Provincial or territorial regulators license individual psychologists.

Scope and qualifications

CPA accreditation scope only. No claim about other professional recognition, eligibility for graduate admission, or individual licensure.

Accreditation