Arts Academic Plans

Refer to the Applying for a Psychology Major page.

Continuation in this academic plan requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 60% and a minimum cumulative Psychology major average of 70%. Conditional standing may be granted for one academic term to students whose averages fall below these criteria. 

Eligibility for graduation in the Honours Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) academic plan includes successful completion of the following requirements:

1. Appropriate program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
2. Psychology plan-level requirements:
   • a minimum cumulative Psychology major average of 70%
   • at least eight academic course units (16 courses) in Psychology, including:
     • PSYCH 101/PSYCH 101R
     • Methodology Core: PSYCH 291, PSYCH 292
     • Discipline Core: PSYCH 207, PSYCH 211, PSYCH 238, PSYCH 253/PSYCH 253R, PSYCH 257/PSYCH 257R, PSYCH 261
     • PSYCH 470 or one Research Seminar from PSYCH 420, PSYCH 451, PSYCH 453, PSYCH 454, PSYCH 455, PSYCH 457, PSYCH 458, PSYCH 459, PSYCH 461, PSYCH 462, PSYCH 463, PSYCH 485          
     • five additional PSYCH courses to be taken at the 300-level or above
     • one additional PSYCH course at any level

Notes

1. Students who have not successfully completed Math 4U (grade 12 university level), a Grade 12 Mathematics course in a province other than Ontario, or an approved equivalent will be required to take MATH 103 as a corequisite to PSYCH 291. For those required to take MATH 103, it counts as an "unspecified elective" towards the degree requirements.
2. Refer to Psychology programs web page for course sequence information and course registration instructions.

Research Intensive Specialization

In combination with the Honours Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) plan-level requirements listed above, students interested in pursuing the Research Intensive Specialization will be required to fulfil the following requirements:

• A minimum cumulative Psychology major average of 75%.
• Successful completion of four additional courses, for a total of 10 academic course units (20 courses) in Psychology:
  • Advanced Quantitative Analysis: PSYCH 391, PSYCH 492
  • Advanced Research Methods: PSYCH 389, PSYCH 390

Notes

1. The Research Intensive Specialization is open to all Honours Psychology students except those whose only or first major is Honours Psychology Bachelor of Science (BSc).
2. Students must achieve a minimum cumulative major average of 75% in all Psychology courses counted towards their Honours Psychology major.
3. Students who have completed courses towards this specialization but are not able to sustain the required 75% minimum cumulative major average but are still eligible for Honours standing will normally be allowed to continue in the Honours Psychology major but without the specialization.
4. Conditional standing may be granted for one academic term to students whose averages fall below the required 75% minimum cumulative major average.
5. The courses listed within this plan are only open to students who have declared the specialization or to Honours Psychology (BSc) students.
6. Applications for admission to the specialization should be submitted prior to Year Three to facilitate course registration.
7. The Honours Thesis (PSYCH 499A, PSYCH 499B, and PSYCH 499C) is restricted to students who have declared the specialization or to Honours Psychology (BSc) students. The honours thesis (optional, worth 1.5 units) is recommended for students who are a) considering graduate or professional programs that may require a completed honours thesis for admission, or b) who have a strong interest in, and commitment to, conducting original research. For those who choose to do an honours thesis, PSYCH 499A, PSYCH 499B, and PSYCH 499C will count for three of the "five additional PSYCH courses at the 300-level or above" in the Honours Psychology major requirements. Consult the Honours Thesis Handbook available on the Psychology undergraduate website for further details.

Arts and Business (Co-op and Regular)

Students may combine the Honours Psychology academic plan with Arts and Business. In addition to the Honours Psychology requirements, students must also complete the Arts and Business requirements.

Note

For those interested in the co-op system of study, direct inquiries regarding admission to Honours Arts and Business co-op to the Arts and Business advisor. Admission to co-op must be no later than the 2A (year/level) fall school term.

Honours Double Majors

The Honours Psychology (BA) plan-level requirements may be taken in combination with most Arts majors in which an honours major is offered or with many honours majors in other faculties.

Students pursuing double honours may enrol in the Research Intensive Specialization. 

For further information, see the double majors section of Available Arts Academic Plans and the Psychology undergraduate website.