Psychology

York University · Keele Campus.

3 years
Duration (years)
3 years normally for the 90-credit non-honours BA route
York current normal full-time bachelor degree definitions
Co-op option
Work experience
Co-op option
Psychology · official programme information
~Mid-to-High 70s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Mid-to-High 70s. 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed routes YHA/YHB. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
York U university-supplied OUInfo: Psychology (BA - Co-op available), Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineWednesday, November 18, 2026

Application: Winter 2027 (January) entry, all applicant types
Winter 2027
Applies to Ontario high school, out-of-province high school, international, and university/college transfer and mature students alike. Verbatim: "Submit your application by the date(s) listed below for guaranteed consideration" and "we will continue to accept and assess applications until each program is full".
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

ENG4UENG4U
SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
And five additional 4U or M courses
4U math
And three additional 4U or M courses

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 3Official academic transcripts
- Normally required for undergraduate degree and certificate applicants, with published exceptions for mature applicants and visiting students on a letter of permission. Unofficial records can support conditional admission; final official originals must arrive directly from the institution before classes.
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Step 4Apply through OUAC to this exact York programme.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Provide the academic and conditional language records requested on your MyFile applicant checklist.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario high school applicants

BA Requirements for admission: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U And five additional 4U or M courses Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 72 %. OUAC code YHA BSc Requirements for admission: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 4U math SBI4U or SCH4U or SPH4U And three additional 4U or M courses Applicants with averages in the mid-70s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 72 %. OUAC code YHB

College transfer applicants

BA Requirements for admission: Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health. BSc Requirements for admission: Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.

University transfer applicants

BA Requirements for admission: Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university Applicants to Honours-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) Applicants to Bachelor-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health. BSc Requirements for admission: Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university Applicants to Honours-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) Applicants to Bachelor-level program: Overall average of 2.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.

Mature applicants

BA To be considered a mature student, you must: be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University; have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university. BSc To be considered a mature student, you must: be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University; have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university. Requirements for admission: 4U math * SBI4U * or SCH4U * or SPH4U * * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent

Full IB Diploma subjects: BA

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum; exact BA programme variant

Complete the IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three Higher and three Standard Level, or four Higher and two Standard Level.
The BA IB section publishes no additional subject-specific prerequisite beyond the complete Diploma conditions. The separate BSc route must not be assumed to have the BA requirements.

Degree requirements

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- 90 Credits

Major Credits 33 Total Credits
Earned at least 3 credits from the following:
Earned at least 3 credits from the following course sets:
Completed at least 12 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
Note: to be eligible to enrol in 3000-level psychology courses, students must have: at least 54 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
A minimum of 18 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level.
Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 21 Total Credits
Completed at least 21 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 90 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.
All graduates must complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours

Major Credits 48 Total Credits
Earned at least 3 credits from the following course sets:
Completed at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 4000 level.
Note 1: to be eligible to enrol in 3000-level psychology courses, students must have: at least 54 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
Note 2: To be eligible to enrol in 4000-level psychology courses, students must be enrolled in an Honours program and must have: at least 84 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 36 Total Credits
Completed at least 36 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.
Students who have completed fewer than 84 earned credits and whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.00, may continue in a Faculty of Health Honours degree program provided they meet the year level progression requirements as follows:
All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+).

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours Double Major

Major Credits 48 Total Credits
Earned at least 3 credits from the following course sets:
Completed at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 4000 level.
Note 1: to be eligible to enrol in 3000-level psychology courses, students must have: at least 54 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
Note 2: To be eligible to enrol in 4000-level psychology courses, students must be enrolled in an Honours program and must have: at least 84 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
Credits Outside the Major 0 Total Credits
A minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Students who graduate in this program are deemed to have fulfilled this requirement.
Electives 54 Total Credits
Completed at least 54 credits from the following types of courses: Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. This requirement is deemed fulfilled by the other program the student enrolls in. A student is recommended to contact a Faculty/ Department Advisor to verify that they have completed all requirements for this program.
Students who have completed fewer than 84 earned credits and whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.00, may continue in a Faculty of Health Honours degree program provided they meet the year level progression requirements as follows:
All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+).
The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with Honours Double Major bachelor's degree programs in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Science, the School of the Arts, Media, Performance, and Design, or the Lassonde School of Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section.

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Specialized Honours

Major Credits 60 Total Credits
Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: psychology (PSYC) at the 4000 level.
Note 1: to be eligible to enrol in 3000-level psychology courses, students must have: at least 54 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
Note 2: To be eligible to enrol in 4000-level psychology courses, students must be enrolled in an Honours program and must have: at least 84 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 and all additional course prerequisites.
A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level.
Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 24 Total Credits
Completed at least 24 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.
To continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+).
All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+).

Applies to all listed streams

General Education 18 Total Credits
Met the following conditions:
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Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education
Earned at least 6 credits from the following course sets:
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Note 1: it is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits.
Note 2: students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfil general education may count toward electives.
Note 3: general education requirements are satisfied by taking natural science courses, approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit yorku.ca/health/academic-resources/general-education-requirements/.
Note 4: Students have the option to take specified Faculty of Health courses to fulfill their social sciences general education requirements. Courses offered by the Faculty of Health that are used to fulfill the social sciences general education credits may not also count as credits towards the major. For a list of courses, please visit: yorku.ca/health/general-education-approvedhhcourses/
Passed the following:
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Upper-level Credits 0 Total Credits
CO-OP Option 0 Total Credits
Participation in the co-op option is available to all Faculty of Health students in a degree program.
Must have completed and/or enrolled in a total of 30 credits or above at the time of application, including HH/COOP 2999 3.00
Good academic standing in their current program (a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 on the 9.00 scale)
Must have completed a minimum of 45 credits before the start of the work term.
Students must pay a registration fee to participate in the co-op option.
Co-op work terms will be paid positions in the broad area of the student’s program of study. Students must interview for work positions.
Students must enroll in HH/COOP 3111 0.00 and HH/COOP 3222 0.00, one per term, for a fee during each co-op work term.
Completion of a co-op option requires at least two 4-month work periods, and at least one term of study after the last work period.
Admission to all 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level courses in psychology (with the exception of HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00) is conditional upon satisfactory completion of HH/PSYC 1010 6.00.
Students must obtain HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 to be permitted to continue as a major in psychology, as well as to take any further psychology courses for which HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 is a prerequisite.
Course Substitutes
Subject to course exclusions, program requirements/restrictions, and residence requirements, the following courses are acceptable substitutes for the purpose of meeting program requirements:
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00
AK/PSYC 2410 6.00, GL/PSYC 2510 6.00
HH/PSYC 2020 6.00
AP/ECON 2500 3.00 and AP/ECON 3500 3.00
AK/ECON 3470 3.00 (prior to winter 2008) and AP/ECON 3480 3.00
HH/KINE 2050 3.00 and HH/KINE 3150 3.00
SC/MATH 2560 3.00 and SC/MATH 2570 3.00
HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00
AK/PSYC 2510 3.00 (prior to winter 2002) and AK/PSYC 3110 3.00 (prior to summer 2002)
HH/PSYC 2021 3.00
AP/ADMS 2320 3.00 (prior to fall 2016)
SC/BIOL 2060 3.00
AP/ECON 2500 3.00
AK/ECON 3470 3.00 (prior to winter 1998)
HH/KINE 2050 3.00
SC/MATH 2560 3.00
GL/PSYC 2530 3.00
AK/PSYC 2510 3.00 (prior to winter 2002)
HH/PSYC 2022 3.00
AP/ECON 3500 3.00
AP/ECON 3480 3.00
HH/KINE 3150 3.00
SC/MATH 2570 3.00
AK/PSYC 3110 3.00 (prior to summer 2002)
HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
EU/ENVS 2009 3.00
EU/ENVS 3009 3.00 (prior to winter 2006)
HH/KINE 2049 3.00
GL/PSYC 2520 3.00 (prior to winter 2001)
HH/PSYC 4170 6.00
HH/PSYC 4180 6.00

References

Program facts

Entering average~Mid-to-High 70s

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

Co-opCo-op option

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

These are distinct degree configurations. Choose the applicable configuration; every listed variant is not required.

Aging and Late Life Development

Study development and psychology in adulthood and later life.

Published requirements

Courses

Current Psychology BA first-year introductory course. The 90-credit, Honours and Specialized Honours requirements remain distinct; no BSc science requirements or advanced Psychology core is imposed on first year.

First year: Psychology introduction1 listed

First year also includes general education and courses outside the major. They depend on the BA configuration. PSYC 1010 prepares students for later psychology courses; this is not a complete named-course timetable.

PSYC 1010Introduction to Psychology6 credits
Psychological concepts and methods, including behaviour, learning, cognition, development and personality.

Additional published courses

ADMS 1777Disasters and History: How Humans and Nature make Disasters6 credits
Explore how nature and human societies produce disasters. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.
ANCW 1100Gladiators, Gods, Gigolos, and Goths: Reading Roman Society, c.200 BCE-c.500 CE6 credits
Interpret texts and artefacts through Roman social history. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; not the introductory History major requirement.
ANCW 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits
Compare ancient and modern myths and their influence on literature and art. Approved LA&PS general education.
ANCW 1106Egypt in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean9 credits
Examine Egypt in the history and imagination of Greek and Roman Mediterranean cultures. Approved LA&PS general education.
ANCW 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits
Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literature and philosophy. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.
CLST 1115Transformations of Ancient Literature9 credits
Study modern adaptations of ancient Greek and Latin literature and their contexts. Approved LA&PS general education.
DLLL 1000World Literatures in Perspective6 credits
Explore world literature across languages, cultures and time, including translation and cross-cultural exchange.
EN 1201The Literary Imagination6 credits
Develop literary-analysis skills through literary, journalistic, philosophical, scientific and other texts.
EN 1202Satire6 credits
Study satire in poetry, prose and drama from classical works to contemporary writing.
EN 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits
Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
ESL 1000Canadian Language and Culture6 credits
Develop academic English through Canadian society, culture and identity. Fulfils the published incoming ESL requirement.
ESL 1010Advancing Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts3 credits
Develop academic reading, writing and critical thinking. For ESL-background undergraduates; not open to students with native English proficiency.
ESL 1015Advancing Oral Communication for ESL Students3 credits
Develop academic conversation, group interaction and presentation skills. For ESL-background undergraduates; not open to students with native English proficiency.
ESL 1450Thinking about Contemporary Canada6 credits
Study Canadian culture, belonging and nationhood while developing academic English. Fulfils the published ESL requirement for ESL-background students.
ESL 1790Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning In Everyday Language6 credits
Practice reasoning and critical communication. Requires an ESL restriction or instructor permission; approved humanities/social-science general education, but does not fulfil an ESL requirement.
FR 1005From Versailles to Vuitton: Discovering French Culture6 credits
Explore French culture through arts, literature, political thought and gastronomy. Does not count towards French major or minor credit.
GER 1790Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society9 credits
Examine German culture through nationalism, democracy, authority, resistance and historical memory.
GER 1791The Fairy Tale: From Grimm To Disney6 credits
Study fairy tales, their origins and their changing roles in media and popular culture.
GER 1793Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society6 credits
Examine German culture through nationalism, democracy, authority, resistance and historical memory.
GSWS 1600Introduction to Sexuality Studies9 credits
Study sexuality, power and identity through interdisciplinary, intersectional and transnational perspectives.
GSWS 1601Introduction to Sexuality Studies6 credits
Study sexuality, power and identity through interdisciplinary, intersectional and transnational perspectives.
HIST 1030Imperialism, Nationalism, and Economic Development in Modern Asia6 credits
Study imperialism, nationalism and historical debates in modern Asia. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.
HIST 1095Streetlife: The Culture and History of European Cities6 credits
Study European urban history through culture, architecture and social change. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
HIST 1100Gladiators, Gods, Gigolos, and Goths: Reading Roman Society, c.200 BCE-c.500 CE6 credits
Interpret ancient texts and artefacts through Roman social history. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.
HIST 1170History's Greatest Hits6 credits
Explore selected major historical events through guest faculty modules. Topics change each year.
HIST 1180Making Money6 credits
Examine money through historical, economic, cultural and social perspectives. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
HIST 1190The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits
Study Jewish interactions, adaptation and influence from antiquity to the twentieth century. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
HIST 1777Disasters and History: How Humans and Nature make Disasters6 credits
Explore how nature and human societies produce disasters. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for LA&PS History majors or minors.
HUMA 1005From Versailles to Vuitton: Discovering French Culture9 credits
Explore French culture through arts, literature, politics and gastronomy. Taught in English; no French-language knowledge required.
HUMA 1100Worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits
Study ancient Greek and Roman literary, philosophical and political ideals through translated texts and visual arts.
HUMA 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits
Compare ancient and modern myths and their influences on literature and art.
HUMA 1106Egypt in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean9 credits
Examine Egypt in the history and imagination of Greek and Roman Mediterranean cultures.
HUMA 1110Greek and Biblical Traditions9 credits
Explore Greek and Biblical traditions shaping personal and community life. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1710.
HUMA 1115Transformations of Ancient Literature9 credits
Study modern adaptations of ancient Greek and Latin literature. Approved LA&PS general education.
HUMA 1125Civilization of Medieval and Renaissance Europe9 credits
Trace European culture from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance using literature, music, ideas and visual arts.
HUMA 1160The Enlightenment and Human Understanding9 credits
Examine Enlightenment writers and thinkers concerning experience, knowledge and truth.
HUMA 1165Gods and Humans9 credits
Explore relationships between gods and humans in literature, art and philosophy.
HUMA 1170The Modern Age: Shapers and Definers9 credits
Study influential figures and movements in modern Western art and intellectual life.
HUMA 1190Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society9 credits
Examine German culture through nationalism, authority, resistance and historical memory. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
HUMA 1200Contexts of Canadian Culture9 credits
Compare Canadian cultural expression with other cultures, especially in the twentieth century. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1740.
HUMA 1205Indigenous Peoples, Race, and Settler Colonialism6 credits
Examine settler-colonialism theories and the positions of Indigenous, Black and other racialized peoples in Canadian society.
HUMA 1206Indigenous Culture and Language6 credits
Study Indigenous language and cultural revitalization and the knowledge carried by languages.
HUMA 1207Indigenous Peoples and Relationship to Land6 credits
Examine Indigenous relationships with land, resistance to resource extraction and alternative economies.
HUMA 1220Canadian Language and Culture6 credits
Develop academic English through Canadian culture and identity. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; fulfils the incoming ESL requirement.
HUMA 1250Diaspora communities and global cultures: Literature, arts, and imagination6 credits
Explore migration and diaspora through literature, music, film and theories of cultural identity.
HUMA 1300The Cultures of Resistance in the Americas: The African American Experience9 credits
Examine cultural resistance to oppression among African-descended, Indigenous and mixed communities across the Americas.
HUMA 1320Ideas of America: The Cultures of North America6 credits
Compare North American cultures from European contact onward, including imperialism, nationalism and popular culture.
HUMA 1400Culture and Society in East Asia9 credits
Explore traditional East Asian society through eighteenth-century daily life in Beijing, Edo and surrounding rural areas.
HUMA 1420Introduction to Korean Culture9 credits
Survey Korean literary, social, religious and political culture from ancient times to the present.
HUMA 1435Japanese Culture, Literature and Film9 credits
Compare Japanese literature, manga, film adaptations and anime across classical, modern and postmodern works.
HUMA 1625Fantasy and Topographies of Imagination9 credits
Examine fantasy and storytelling as ways of shaping experience, resisting oppression and building communities.
HUMA 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits
Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
HUMA 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits
Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literary, philosophical and religious texts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.
HUMA 1720The Roots of Western Culture. The Modern Period (circa 1500-1900)6 credits
Examine modern ideas about human identity through debates since the Reformation and scientific revolution.
HUMA 1740The Roots of Modern Canada6 credits
Study Canadian culture through history, literature, politics and visual arts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1200.
HUMA 1745Thinking about Contemporary Canada6 credits
Explore Canadian culture, arrival and belonging. May fulfil humanities general education or elective credit, and the incoming ESL requirement for ESL students.
HUMA 1751Italian Culture: The Great Ideas and the Masterworks6 credits
Explore Italian literature, arts, politics and philosophy from the Middle Ages to Romanticism. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
HUMA 1761Italian Cinema, Literature and Society9 credits
Study Italian films and social change since the Second World War. Approved LA&PS general education.
HUMA 1770One World: Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Globalization6 credits
Examine historical and cultural globalization, emphasizing interactions from 1500 to the present.
HUMA 1780Stories in Diverse Media6 credits
Compare recurring stories across film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts.
HUMA 1793Nationalism, Authority and Resistance: Perspectives on German Culture and Society6 credits
Examine German culture through nationalism, authority, resistance and historical memory.
HUMA 1825Law and Morality in Literature and Culture9 credits
Explore law and morality through literature, film, philosophy and modern court cases.
HUMA 1840Existence, Freedom and Meaning: The Idea of Human in European Thought9 credits
Read European literature, philosophy, religion and science since the Renaissance to examine ideas about humanity.
HUMA 1844Muslim Travel Narratives: Journeys through the Muslim World6 credits
Explore diversity in the Muslim world through travel narratives and memoirs. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
HUMA 1845Islamic Traditions6 credits
Study Islamic beliefs, rituals, doctrines and teachings from their origins to the present. The publisher's credit-exclusion text is incomplete.
HUMA 1846Arts and Culture in South Asia6 credits
Examine South Asian cultural expression in relation to religion, history and politics.
HUMA 1847Sikhs and Sikhi(sm): Texts, Contexts, and Living Traditions9 credits
Study Sikh historical, cultural and religious traditions from fifteenth-century Punjab to contemporary diaspora communities.
HUMA 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits
Examine Biblical texts, historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion, ethics and interpretation.
HUMA 1855Buddhism and Asian Cultures9 credits
Study Buddhist ideas and living traditions through Asian cultures, philosophy, art, ethics and politics.
HUMA 1860The Nature of Religion: An Introduction6 credits
Study religious faith, symbols, beliefs and methods of religious inquiry. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1865; other published exclusions are incomplete.
HUMA 1865Introduction to World Religions6 credits
Compare religious histories, texts and practices. Traditions vary by year; cannot combine credit with HUMA 1860, and other published exclusions are incomplete.
HUMA 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits
Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.
HUMA 1875Christianity in Context9 credits
Study Christian movements, texts, beliefs and practices from their origins to the present.
HUMA 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits
Examine Jewish culture, identity and adaptation. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
HUMA 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits
Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.
HUMA 1900Introduction to Traditional and Popular Culture9 credits
Analyze traditional and popular culture through oral communication and mass media.
HUMA 1905Dangerous Visions, Brave New Worlds: The Science Fiction Culture and Our Scientific Age9 credits
Explore how science fiction expresses changing attitudes towards science and technology.
HUMA 1909Techno-Science and Popular Culture6 credits
Examine popular-media representations of science and technology, including their cultural hopes and fears.
HUMA 1910Science and the Humanities: Nature and Human Nature9 credits
Examine relationships between scientific and humanistic ideas about humans and nature.
HUMA 1911Darwin, Einstein and the Humanities9 credits
Study the origins and influence of Darwin's and Einstein's ideas. Approved LA&PS general education.
HUMA 1915Animals and the Imagination9 credits
Explore representations of animals and relationships between animals, humans, nature and culture.
HUMA 1950Concepts of Male and Female in the West6 credits
Study Western concepts of gender through myths, literature, art and artefacts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1951.
HUMA 1951Introduction to Gender: History, Culture and Ideology9 credits
Examine Western gender categories through history and popular culture. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1950.
HUMA 1971Understanding Children and Youth9 credits
Study cultural ideas about childhood. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; does not count towards the Children's Studies major.
IT 1070Food and Culture in Italy and Beyond6 credits
Explore food and Italian identity through literature, art, film and culinary history. Approved LA&PS humanities general education; open across York faculties.
IT 1751Italian Culture: The Great Ideas and the Masterworks6 credits
Explore Italian literature, arts, politics and philosophy from the Middle Ages to Romanticism.
IT 1761Italian Cinema, Literature and Society9 credits
Study Italian films in the context of social transformation since the Second World War.
JWST 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits
Examine Biblical texts, their historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion and ethics.
JWST 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits
Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.
JWST 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits
Study Jewish identity, adaptation and relations with other communities. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
JWST 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits
Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.
LING 1430Language, Power and Persuasion3 credits
Analyze how language creates and maintains power in political, legal, cultural and classroom discourse.
MODR 1730Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning About Social Issues6 credits
Practice critical thinking, research writing and qualitative and quantitative analysis of social issues. Cannot combine credit with MODR 1760 or 1770.
MODR 1760Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning About Morality and Values6 credits
Practice critical thinking, writing and logical analysis of values. Cannot combine credit with MODR 1730 or 1770.
MODR 1770Modes of Reasoning: Techniques of Persuasion6 credits
Study persuasion through critical thinking, writing and argumentation. Approved humanities or social-science general education; excludes MODR 1730 and 1760 credit.
MODR 1790Modes of Reasoning: Reasoning In Everyday Language6 credits
Develop ESL-focused reasoning and communication. Enrolment permission is granted for an ESL requirement or demonstrated need; approved humanities or social-science general education.
RLST 1105Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome9 credits
Compare ancient and modern myths and their influence on literature and art.
RLST 1165Gods and Humans9 credits
Explore relationships between gods and humans in literature, art and philosophy.
RLST 1400Culture and Society in East Asia9 credits
Study eighteenth-century East Asian daily life in Beijing, Edo and surrounding rural areas.
RLST 1710The Roots of Western Culture. The Ancient World (circa 1000 BC-400 AD)6 credits
Explore Greek, Roman and Judaeo-Christian thought through literary, philosophical and religious texts. Cannot combine credit with HUMA 1110.
RLST 1844Muslim Travel Narratives: Journeys through the Muslim World6 credits
Explore diversity in the Muslim world through travel narratives and memoirs. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
RLST 1845Islamic Traditions6 credits
Study Islamic beliefs, rituals, doctrines and teachings. A published credit-exclusion variant is incomplete.
RLST 1847Sikhs and Sikhi(sm): Texts, Contexts, and Living Traditions9 credits
Study Sikh history, culture and religion from fifteenth-century Punjab to contemporary diaspora communities.
RLST 1850The Bible and Modern Contexts6 credits
Examine Biblical texts, their historical contexts and contemporary questions about religion and ethics.
RLST 1855Buddhism and Asian Cultures9 credits
Study Buddhist ideas and living traditions through Asian cultures, philosophy, art, ethics and politics.
RLST 1860The Nature of Religion: An Introduction6 credits
Study religious faith, symbols, beliefs and methods of religious inquiry. HUMA 1865 credit is excluded; another published variant is incomplete.
RLST 1865Introduction to World Religions6 credits
Compare religious histories, texts and practices. Traditions vary by year; HUMA 1860 credit is excluded and another published variant is incomplete.
RLST 1870The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the Arts6 credits
Explore Hebrew Bible passages and their interpretation through Western art, music, literature and cinema.
RLST 1875Christianity in Context9 credits
Study Christian movements, texts, beliefs and practices from their origins to the present.
RLST 1880The Jewish Experience, Civilization and Culture6 credits
Examine Jewish adaptation and interactions with other communities. Cannot satisfy the introductory History requirement for History majors or minors.
RLST 1881Gender and Sexuality in Judaism, Christianity and Islam6 credits
Compare Jewish, Christian and Muslim approaches to gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary sources.
WRIT 1700Writing: Process and Practice9 credits
Study writing theory and practice across fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
WRIT 1701Writing as Cultural Practice9 credits
Develop academic writing through cultural texts and critical approaches. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
WRIT 1702Becoming a Better Writer: Methods and Models6 credits
Develop academic and professional writing through essays, criticism and projects. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
ENVS 1100The land we're on: Treaties, Art and Environment3 credits
Explore land and treaty relationships, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives through art and media analysis.
HLST 1120Uncovering the Body: Interdisciplinary Perspectives6 credits
Examine the body through interdisciplinary, experiential and arts-based inquiry. Approved Faculty of Health general education in humanities or social science.
IHST 1020Agents of Change in a Global World6 credits
Study global health, change processes and leadership through blended and experiential learning. Approved Faculty of Health general education.
CMDS 1001Being a Digital Citizen3 credits
Examine digital citizenship, ethics and the effects of digital technologies on everyday life.
CMDS 1002Mobilizing Digital Citizenship3 credits
Develop a collaborative digital prototype addressing ethics and equity. Requires CMDS 1001.
CMDS 1630Video Gaming and Society3 credits
Study digital games as technologies shaped by Canadian and global society.
ESL 1200Society and Culture6 credits
Study social issues while developing academic English. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; restricted to ESL-background students without native English proficiency.
GSWS 1501Introduction to Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies9 credits
Explore gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary feminist and queer scholarship.
GSWS 1502Introduction to Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies6 credits
Explore gender and sexuality through historical and contemporary feminist and queer scholarship.
HIST 1791Migration, Immigration and Beyond: Italians in North America6 credits
Examine North American culture's and language's effects on Italian immigrants and their descendants.
HREQ 1040Power & Society: Critical issues in Social Justice6 credits
Examine power, institutions and social injustice. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1700Women and Human Rights6 credits
Study women's rights movements, abuses and international protections. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1710Globalization and the Human Condition6 credits
Examine globalization, human rights and social equity. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1720Themes of Emancipation in Modern Society6 credits
Examine capitalism, imperialism, globalization and liberal democracy. Does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1730Urbanization and Community Action6 credits
Study urbanization, equity and community responses. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1740Rights in the Workplace6 credits
Examine workplace rights, labour struggles, pay equity and safety through a human-rights perspective.
HREQ 1760Political Economy of Canada in a Global Perspective6 credits
Survey Canada's political, social and economic problems. Does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1800Justice for Children6 credits
Examine children's rights through family, education, media and law. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1880Social Change in Canada6 credits
Study Canadian social change, equity movements and reconciliation. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1900Sexuality, Gender and Society6 credits
Examine sexuality, gender and identity as human-rights issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1910Poverty, Dispossession, and Human Rights6 credits
Examine poverty, dispossession and institutions shaping inequality. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1920Gendered Encounters6 credits
Study gender, relationships, respect and equity. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1930Health and Equity6 credits
Examine health, social structures and health-care institutions. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1940Human Rights and Equity Issues in Ontario6 credits
Analyze Ontario's human-rights and regional-equity issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1950Prospects and Perils of Globalization6 credits
Examine globalization's benefits and human-rights risks. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
HREQ 1960Indigenous Rights and Resistance in a Global Context6 credits
Study Indigenous rights and resistance to colonialism. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
IT 1791Migration, Immigration and Beyond: Italians in North America6 credits
Examine North American culture's and language's effects on Italian immigrants and their descendants.
SOSC 1000Introduction to Social Science6 credits
Study modern society and its institutions using social-science concepts. Cannot combine credit with the nine-credit SOSC 1000 or 1009 versions.
SOSC 1009Introduction to Social Science (ESL)9 credits
Study modernization and its effects on family, religion, economics, politics and beliefs through social-science concepts.
SOSC 1012Understanding Social Theory9 credits
Explore the development of social theory from philosophy, political theory and economics.
SOSC 1040Power & Society: Critical issues in Social Justice6 credits
Examine power, institutions and injustice. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1130International Migration9 credits
Study migration, host societies and Canadian examples. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with SOSC 1139.
SOSC 1139International Migration (ESL)9 credits
Study migration, host societies and Canadian examples. Approved LA&PS general education; cannot combine credit with SOSC 1130.
SOSC 1140Self, Culture and Society: Critical Perspectives9 credits
Examine self, culture and society through interdisciplinary social-science perspectives. HREQ 1710 and SOSC 1710 credit is excluded.
SOSC 1142Climate Change and Society9 credits
Examine climate change through social relationships, power structures and inequality.
SOSC 1185Women and Society9 credits
Study women's experiences, discrimination and social-justice organizing. HREQ 1700 and SOSC 1700 credit is excluded.
SOSC 1200Canadian Problems9 credits
Analyze selected contemporary Canadian public-policy problems. Topics are chosen each year.
SOSC 1340Introduction to Business and Society9 credits
Study capitalism's development and relationships between business and society. Other SOSC 1340 and 1349 credit variants are excluded.
SOSC 1341Introduction to the Social Economy9 credits
Examine co-operatives, credit unions, worker-owned firms and nonprofits as forms of the social economy.
SOSC 1349Introduction to Business and Society (ESL)9 credits
Study capitalism's development and relationships between business and society. Approved LA&PS general education; some published exclusion details are incomplete.
SOSC 1350Gender and the Law9 credits
Examine gender and the legal system through legislation, case law and current issues.
SOSC 1430Introduction to International Development Studies9 credits
Examine development theories, practices and consequences through historical case studies. HREQ 1910, SOSC 1910 and 1439 credit is excluded.
SOSC 1439Introduction to International Development Studies (ESL)9 credits
Examine development theories, practices and consequences through historical case studies. HREQ 1910, SOSC 1910 and 1430 credit is excluded.
SOSC 1440Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies: The Family, Production and Social Groups9 credits
Compare families and work across cultures using social-science approaches. Approved LA&PS general education.
SOSC 1510The Future of Work6 credits
Examine changing work, leisure and unemployment in Canadian society. Cannot combine credit with HREQ 1740 or SOSC 1740.
SOSC 1520Markets and Democracy9 credits
Examine market economies, social institutions and tensions between capitalism and democracy.
SOSC 1660Crime, Deviance and Popular Culture6 credits
Study crime and justice through popular media, including social consequences of crime narratives.
SOSC 1700Women and Human Rights6 credits
Study women's rights movements and international protections. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1710Globalization and the Human Condition6 credits
Study people, environments, socialization, beliefs and personality through social-science perspectives. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1720Themes of Emancipation in Modern Society6 credits
Examine capitalism, imperialism, globalization and liberal democracy. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1730Urbanization and Community Action6 credits
Study urbanization, equity and community responses. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1731CyberCities: The Community and Communication in Changing Urban Areas9 credits
Examine technology, communication and changing patterns of community, work and urban life.
SOSC 1732The Culture of Cities6 credits
Explore cities and urban culture through historical and visual perspectives. Cannot combine credit with the nine-credit SOSC 1732 version.
SOSC 1733World of Cities: Journeys through Urban Space and Time6 credits
Compare cities across places and historical periods. Open to all first-year students and required for Urban Studies majors.
SOSC 1740Rights in the Workplace6 credits
Examine workplace rights, labour struggles, pay equity and safety through a human-rights perspective.
SOSC 1750Development of Urban Economies: Comparing Canada and the Third World9 credits
Compare urban economic development, industrialization and dependency in Canada and developing countries. Approved LA&PS general education.
SOSC 1760Political Economy of Canada in a Global Perspective6 credits
Survey Canadian political, social and economic issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1800Justice for Children6 credits
Examine childhood socialization, literacy, family, education and work. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1801Health Controversies: Issues of Health, Illness and Society6 credits
Explore health controversies through political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. Cannot combine credit with SOSC 1809.
SOSC 1809Health Controversies: Issues of Health, Illness and Society (ESL)6 credits
Explore health controversies through political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. Cannot combine credit with the six-credit SOSC 1801 version.
SOSC 1880Social Change in Canada6 credits
Study Canadian social change, equity and reconciliation. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1900Sexuality, Gender and Society6 credits
Examine sexuality, gender and identity as human-rights issues. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1910The Global South and Human Rights6 credits
Study human rights, economic equity and development in the Global South. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1911Education and Social Change9 credits
Examine educational systems and social change, emphasizing Canada. Approved LA&PS general education.
SOSC 1920Male-Female Relationships6 credits
Examine relationships through property, sexuality, socialization and culture. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1930Health and Equity6 credits
Study health, medicine and equity in social and cultural contexts. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1940Human Rights and Equity Issues in Ontario6 credits
Examine Ontario policy debates about trade, technology, resources and government. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1950Prospects and Perils of Globalization6 credits
Analyze technological possibilities and emerging social risks. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SOSC 1960Indigenous Rights and Resistance in a Global Context6 credits
Study Indigenous resistance and relationships with land and culture. Approved LA&PS social-science general education; does not count as HREQ major credit.
SP 1200Film and Social Change in Spain & Latin America6 credits
Study film and social change in Spain and Latin America. Approved LA&PS humanities general education.
WRIT 1703Writing Process: Invention, Originality, and Ethics6 credits
Study invention, originality and ethics through social-science writing and ethnographic methods. Approved LA&PS social-science general education.
EDST 1000What Is Education For?3 credits
Explore educational purposes, values, authority, power and freedom through philosophy and theory.
EDST 1100Situated Learning and Education3 credits
Compare situated learning with other theories and examine relationships among learners, teachers and educational contexts.
EDST 1200Place and Learning3 credits
Examine physical spaces and learning through design, environmental studies and Indigenous land-based education.
GEOG 1000The World Today: An Introduction to World Geography6 credits
Use geographic concepts to examine global social, political, economic and ecological change.
NATS 1500Statistics and Reasoning in Modern Society3 credits
Apply statistical reasoning to everyday decisions. No credit after or while taking listed statistics courses, including PSYC 2020/2021/2022 and KINE 2050/3150.
NATS 1505Understanding Cyberspace3 credits
Examine everyday communication technologies and their social effects. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1700.
NATS 1506Understanding Artificial Intelligence3 credits
Explore AI concepts and applications through hands-on tools. Not open after or while taking ITEC 4310, EECS 3401 or 4401.
NATS 1510The History of the Environment3 credits
Trace Earth's environmental history from planetary formation through human civilization.
NATS 1512Environmental Pollution3 credits
Study pollution sources, transport and remediation. No credit after or while taking CHEM 3060 or 3061.
NATS 1515Atmospheric Pollution3 credits
Study atmospheric pollutants, their effects and mitigation. No credit after or while taking CHEM 3061.
NATS 1516Water Pollution3 credits
Examine water pollution, ecosystems and treatment. No credit after or while taking CHEM 3060 or 3061.
NATS 1520The Science and Technology of Music3 credits
Study sound, musical instruments and technologies of performance, production and broadcasting. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1720.
NATS 1524Astronomy Across Cultures3 credits
Explore astronomy across cultures through myths, navigation, timekeeping and celestial observation. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1795.
NATS 1525Extraterrestrial Life: A Modern Discussion to include Historical, Religious and Cultural Aspects3 credits
Study the search for extraterrestrial life and its historical, religious, cultural and scientific contexts.
NATS 1530Science of Space Flight and Exploration3 credits
Study spaceflight science, technology and exploration. Not open to students in Lassonde's Earth and Space Science and Engineering programme.
NATS 1532Human Spaceflight: Exploring the Final Frontier3 credits
Examine human space travel, environmental challenges, protective technologies and space law.
NATS 1535Global Cultures of Science and Technology3 credits
Explore scientific knowledge and technology as global efforts shaped by many cultures.
NATS 1540Theories of Dinosaur Extinction3 credits
Examine competing dinosaur-extinction theories and the evidence and objections behind them.
NATS 1545Rocks and Resources3 credits
Study rocks, minerals, extraction and resource impacts. No credit after or while taking ESSE 1012.
NATS 1550Science of Animal Migration3 credits
Study animal migration and human impacts. Not open after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010.
NATS 1560Understanding Food3 credits
Examine food production, nutrition and health. No credit if NATS 1910 has been completed.
NATS 1565Plant Life, Human Life3 credits
Explore relationships between plants, people and ecosystems. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010.
NATS 1570Exploring the Solar System3 credits
Study Solar System objects and processes. Astronomy-stream students are excluded, as are students who passed or are taking PHYS 1070 or 1470.
NATS 1575Introduction to Forensic Science3 credits
Explore forensic science, evidence analysis and expert testimony. No credit after or while taking CHEM 1000, 1001 or equivalents.
NATS 1578Drugs & Society: Medicines, Narcotics and Poisons3 credits
Examine pharmaceuticals through scientific development, regulation, industry, medicine and social questions.
NATS 1580Sun, Space Weather and Life on Earth3 credits
Study solar activity and its effects on near-Earth conditions, astronauts, technology and infrastructure.
NATS 1585Astronomy: Exploring the Universe3 credits
Explore stars, galaxies and the universe. Astronomy-stream students are excluded, as are students who passed or are taking PHYS 1070 or 1470.
NATS 1590The Mathematics of Politics3 credits
Study voting, social choice and game theory. Not open after or while taking AP/ECON 4130 or GL/ECON 4340.
NATS 1595The Mathematics of Biology3 credits
Explore mathematical patterns and models in biology. Not open to students in a Mathematics programme.
NATS 1610The Living Body6 credits
Study human biology, physiology, genetics and disease through self-paced labs. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1636Insects: Identification, Importance and Impacts3 credits
Study insects and their ecological and human impacts. Not open after or while taking BIOL 3030 or 4230.
NATS 1650Introduction to Human Anatomy6 credits
Study human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics with a Fine Arts orientation. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1660The Biology of Sex6 credits
Study sexual reproduction, genetics, behaviour and evolution. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1661Mating in the Natural World3 credits
Compare animal mating, inheritance and reproductive strategies. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000 or 1001; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1662Humans and Hormones: The Biology and Sociological Impact of the Endocrine System3 credits
Explore hormones, physiology and behaviour alongside medical, ethical and social questions.
NATS 1665Plants in the City3 credits
Identify plants through outdoor, laboratory and independent activities, applying ecology and conservation to Toronto-area ecosystems.
NATS 1670Concepts in Human Health and Disease6 credits
Study biological health threats, including immune, infectious and genetic disease. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010.
NATS 1675Human Development6 credits
Study biological human development, genetics and growing tissues. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1680The Genetic Revolution6 credits
Examine genetic discoveries, biotechnology and ethical questions. Not open after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010.
NATS 1690Evolution6 credits
Study evolutionary theory and biological diversity, including labs. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010; other exclusions apply.
NATS 1700Computers, Information and Society6 credits
Examine information and communication technologies and their relationships with society. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1505.
NATS 1710The Nature and Growth of Scientific Thought6 credits
Explore the development and methods of scientific thinking, including scheduled labs. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1730.
NATS 1720Light and Sound6 credits
Study light, sound and related technologies. Not open to Physics-programme students; NATS 1520 and 1870 credit is excluded.
NATS 1725The Science of Light: Exploring Waves, Vision, and Colour3 credits
Explore light, vision, colour and technological applications. Not open to Physics-programme students; NATS 1720, 1870 and 1945 credit is excluded.
NATS 1730Scientific Change6 credits
Examine scientific change through historical discoveries and theories. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1710.
NATS 1740Astronomy6 credits
Explore planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. Astronomy-stream students are excluded, as are students who passed or are taking PHYS 1070 or 1470.
NATS 1745History of Astronomy6 credits
Survey astronomical knowledge, techniques and applications from early civilizations to the present.
NATS 1750The Earth and Its Atmosphere6 credits
Study Earth, water, oceans and the atmosphere as interacting systems. Not open after or while taking Earth and Atmospheric Science courses.
NATS 1755Natural Hazards3 credits
Study natural hazards and mitigation. Disaster and Emergency Management students are excluded; no credit after or while taking DEMS 1701, ADMS 1701 or ESSE 1410.
NATS 1760Science, Technology and Society6 credits
Examine science, technology and their social impacts. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1765.
NATS 1765Science, Experts and Citizens6 credits
Examine scientific expertise, public knowledge and social debates through case studies. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1760.
NATS 1775Technology and Civilization6 credits
Study major technological innovations in the context of historical civilizations.
NATS 1780Weather and Climate6 credits
Examine the atmosphere, weather forecasting and climate, emphasizing Canada. Not open to Earth and Atmospheric Science-programme students.
NATS 1795The Nature of Time6 credits
Explore timekeeping, time perception and physical theories of time. Not open after or while taking the listed introductory Physics courses.
NATS 1810Energy6 credits
Study energy sources, conversion technologies and environmental consequences, emphasizing Ontario and Canadian policy.
NATS 1815The Science of Sustainable Energy3 credits
Examine sustainable-energy technologies and policy. No credit after or while taking NATS 1810.
NATS 1820Molecules and the Mind6 credits
Explore chemistry in daily life. Not open to Chemistry-programme students; no credit after completing CHEM 1000 or 1001.
NATS 1830Mysteries of Everyday Materials6 credits
Study chemical properties of everyday materials through lectures and labs. Not open to Chemistry-programme students; no credit after completing CHEM 1000 or 1001.
NATS 1840Science, Technology and the Environment6 credits
Examine environmental problems and solutions. Environmental Studies students are excluded; no credit after or while taking NATS 1512, 1515 or ENVS 1500.
NATS 1850Science Beyond the Ordinary6 credits
Use scientific discovery and critical thinking to evaluate extraordinary claims and evidence.
NATS 1860Science: Past, Present and Future6 credits
Explore scientific revolutions and how scientists investigate, communicate and debate through case studies.
NATS 1870Understanding Colour6 credits
Examine colour through art, physics, chemistry, physiology and history. Cannot combine credit with NATS 1720.
NATS 1880Life Beyond Earth6 credits
Study conditions for life beyond Earth. Astronomy-stream students are excluded, as are students who passed or are taking PHYS 1070.
NATS 1910Food, Science and Technology6 credits
Study food production, nutrition, science and technology. No credit if NATS 1560 has been completed.
NATS 1920Great Mathematical Minds6 credits
Explore influential mathematical theorems and their historical contexts. No specific mathematics background required.
NATS 1930The Science of Computation6 credits
Explore computational models and their limits. Not CSE major credit; no credit after or while taking the published CSE 2001 course.
NATS 1940Biodiversity and Conservation6 credits
Study biodiversity, extinction, threats and conservation. No credit after or while taking BIOL 1000, 1001 or 1010.
NATS 1945Physics and Technology for Future World Leaders6 credits
Explore conceptual physics through current events and technology. No prior physics knowledge required.
PSYC 2010Writing in Psychology3 credits
Develop academic writing through psychology texts and reflection; for Psychology majors.
PSYC 2030Introduction to Research Methods3 credits
Experimental and other psychological research methods, design, validity, bias, reporting and ethics.
PSYC 2020Statistical Methods I and II6 credits
Descriptive and inferential statistics for psychological research; course-credit exclusions need approval as degree substitutes.
PSYC 2021Statistical Methods I3 credits
Descriptive statistics, probability and introductory hypothesis testing for psychology.
PSYC 2110Developmental Psychology3 credits
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development from birth through adolescence.
PSYC 2120Social Psychology3 credits
Social behaviour theories and evidence, including influence, attitudes, attribution and stereotyping.
PSYC 2130Personality3 credits
Personality theories and research concerning development, structure and functioning.
PSYC 2220Sensation and Perception I3 credits
Sensation and perception research, especially vision, hearing and their neural systems.
PSYC 2230Motivation3 credits
Motivation research, including emotion, drives and social motives.
PSYC 2240Biological Basis of Behaviour3 credits
Brain function, neural organisation and their relationships to behaviour and cognition.
PSYC 2260Cognition3 credits
Attention, memory, problem-solving, thinking and language.
PSYC 4180Critical Thinking in Psychology6 credits
Critical evaluation of psychological evidence; non-thesis Honours capstone for Faculty of Health Psychology students with at least 84 credits.
PSYC 2022Statistical Methods II3 credits
Further psychological statistics, including correlation, regression, ANOVA and non-parametric methods.
PSYC 3000Professionalism and Communication in Psychology3 credits
Professional and academic communication with practicum learning; Specialized Honours students need department permission.
PSYC 3010Intermediate Research Methods3 credits
Design, conduct and communicate psychological research; Specialized Honours or Honours students with department permission.
PSYC 3031Intermediate Statistics I3 credits
Apply statistical software and regression to psychological data and independent research preparation.
PSYC 3125History of Psychology3 credits
Psychology’s history and the emergence, development and decline of influential theoretical systems.
PSYC 4001Specialized Honours Thesis6 credits
Specialized Honours individual thesis and seminar, after at least 84 credits; a supervisor agreement is required before registration.
PSYC 4175Advanced Community-Based Applied Research6 credits
Community-partner research for Specialized Honours students with at least 84 credits; enrolment requires permission.

Elective choices

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- 90 Credits

Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 21 Total Credits
Completed at least 21 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 90 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours

Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 36 Total Credits
Completed at least 36 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours Double Major

Credits Outside the Major 0 Total Credits
A minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 54 Total Credits

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Specialized Honours

Credits Outside the Major 18 Total Credits
Completed at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Electives 24 Total Credits
Completed at least 24 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Courses can be from inside or outside of major. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level requirements.

Applies to all listed streams

General Education 18 Total Credits
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Completed at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education
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Note 1: it is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements above within their first 54 credits.
Note 2: students may complete a maximum of 30 credits in general education, any additional credits not being used to fulfil general education may count toward electives.
Note 3: general education requirements are satisfied by taking natural science courses, approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit yorku.ca/health/academic-resources/general-education-requirements/.
Note 4: Students have the option to take specified Faculty of Health courses to fulfill their social sciences general education requirements. Courses offered by the Faculty of Health that are used to fulfill the social sciences general education credits may not also count as credits towards the major. For a list of courses, please visit: yorku.ca/health/general-education-approvedhhcourses/

Study routes

These are distinct degree configurations. Choose the applicable configuration; every listed variant is not required.

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- 90 Credits
Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours
Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Honours Double Major
Psychology - Bachelor of Arts- Specialized Honours

Study locations

Teaching campus: Keele Campus.york exact programme teaching campus

References

Careers

Career examples

Counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist (with further professional training)
Policy advisor
Human resources manager (with further professional training)
Marketing manager
Teacher (with further professional training)

Career sectors

Medical doctor (with further professional training)
Child and youth worker

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