The Department of Psychology offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in psychology (Specialized Honours, Honours, bachelor, Honours Double Major and Honours Major and Minor options).
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 with a minimum grade of C.
Students must obtain a minimum grade of C in 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.
Psychology (Specialized Honours BA Program): 120 Credits
Admission: Admission to this program is by permission of the department. To apply, students must be currently enrolled in an Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+), and must have completed HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C), HH/PSYC 2010 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 and HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or equivalent. The application process, and all necessary forms, are available online at psyc.info.yorku.ca, or through the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Office.
Continuing: to continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+).
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+).
General education: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in natural science (NATS) offered by the Faculty of Science
Note 1: it is required 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 health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or (HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00)
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3000 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3031 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
- HH/PSYC 4001 6.00 or HH/PSYC 4175 6.00
At least six credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least six credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least six additional credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
At least six additional credits in 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 with a minimum grade of C 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Upper-level credits: 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: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Psychology (Honours BA Program): 120 Credits
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+).
General education: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in natural science (NATS) offered by the Faculty of Science
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 health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Major credits: students must complete at least 48 credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or (HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00)
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
- HH/PSYC 4180 6.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least three additional credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series) or Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least nine credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
At least six credits in 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 with a minimum grade of C 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Upper-level credits: 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: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Honours Double Major BA Program
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.
Honours Major/Minor BA Program
The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor bachelor's degree program 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.
Honours Minor BA Program
The Honours Minor program in Psychology comprises at least 30 credits in psychology. These 30 credits must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least six credits in psychology (PSYC) courses at the 3000 level
At least six credits in psychology (PSYC) courses 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 with a minimum grade of C 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Psychology (BA Program): 90 Credits
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).
General education: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in natural science (NATS) offered by the Faculty of Science
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 health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Major credits: students must complete at least 33 credits in psychology, including at least 12 credits at the 3000 level in psychology.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least twelve credits from 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Upper-level credits: a minimum of 18 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level.
Credits outside the major: a minimum of 18 credits outside the major. Credits outside the major may be used to fulfil upper-level credits.
Psychology (Specialized Honours BSc Program): 120 Credits
Admission: Admission to this program is by permission of the department. To apply, students must be currently enrolled in an Honours program in Psychology, with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+), and must have completed HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C), HH/PSYC 2010 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 and HH/PSYC 2030 3.00 or equivalent. The application process, and all necessary forms, are available online at http://psyc.info.yorku.ca/, or through the Department of Psychology Undergraduate Office.
Continuing: to continue in the Specialized Honours program, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 7.00 (B+).
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 7.00 (B+).
General education requirement: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Note 1: it is required 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 approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Basic science requirement: a minimum of 15 credits as follows:
- six credits in mathematics selected from:
- SC/MATH 1013 3.00
- SC/MATH 1014 3.00
- SC/MATH 1025 3.00
- SC/MATH 1505 6.00
- three credits selected from:
- LE/EECS 1520 3.00
- LE/EECS 1540 3.00
- LE/EECS 1570 3.00
- six credits selected from:
- SC/BIOL 1000 3.00
- SC/BIOL 1001 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
- SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
Note: Psychology students are strongly recommended to take LE/EECS 1570 3.00.
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in psychology.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or (HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00)
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3000 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3031 3.00
- HH/PSYC 3125 3.00
- HH/PSYC 4001 6.00 or HH/PSYC 4175 6.00
At least six credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least six credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least six additional credits from psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
At least six additional credits from 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 with a minimum grade of C 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Upper-level credits: a minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the major with 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Required science credits outside the major: A minimum of nine credits in science disciplines outside the major, of which three credits must be at the 2000-level or above. Required science credits outside the major can be selected from the following:
- all courses offered through the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering;
- all kinesiology and health science courses excluding:
- HH/KINE 2380 3.00
- HH/KINE 3240 3.00
- HH/KINE 3250 3.00
- HH/KINE 3360 3.00
- HH/KINE 3420 3.00
- HH/KINE 3430 3.00
- HH/KINE 3440 3.00
- HH/KINE 3490 3.00
- HH/KINE 3510 3.00
- HH/KINE 3530 3.00
- HH/KINE 3580 3.00
- HH/KINE 3620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4310 3.00
- HH/KINE 4315 3.00
- HH/KINE 4340 3.00
- HH/KINE 4350 3.00
- HH/KINE 4360 3.00
- HH/KINE 4370 3.00
- HH/KINE 4375 3.00
- HH/KINE 4420 3.00
- HH/KINE 4430 3.00
- HH/KINE 4480 3.00
- HH/KINE 4485 3.00
- HH/KINE 4490 3.00
- HH/KINE 4495 3.00
- HH/KINE 4530 3.00
- HH/KINE 4560 3.00
- HH/KINE 4620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4630 3.00
- HH/KINE 4635 3.00
- HH/KINE 4645 3.00
- HH/KINE 4646 3.00
Electives: additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Psychology (Honours BSc Program): 120 Credits
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+).
General education requirement: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Note 1: it is required 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 approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Basic science requirement: a minimum of 15 credits as follows:
- six credits in mathematics selected from:
- SC/MATH 1013 3.00
- SC/MATH 1014 3.00
- SC/MATH 1025 3.00
- SC/MATH 1505 6.00
- three credits selected from:
- LE/EECS 1520 3.00
- LE/EECS 1540 3.00
- LE/EECS 1570 3.00
- six credits selected from:
- SC/BIOL 1000 3.00
- SC/BIOL 1001 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
- SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
Note: Psychology students are strongly recommended to take LE/EECS 1570 3.00.
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 48 credits in psychology.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or (HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 and HH/PSYC 2022 3.00)
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
- HH/PSYC 4180 6.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least three additional credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series) or Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least nine credits in psychology (PSYC) at the 3000 level.
At least six credits in 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 with a minimum grade of C 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites
Upper-level credits: a minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in the major with 12 credits at the 4000 level.
Required science credits outside the major: A minimum of nine credits in science disciplines outside the major, of which three credits must be at the 2000-level or above. Required science credits outside the major can be selected from the following:
- all courses offered through the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering;
- all kinesiology and health science courses excluding:
- HH/KINE 2380 3.00
- HH/KINE 3240 3.00
- HH/KINE 3250 3.00
- HH/KINE 3360 3.00
- HH/KINE 3420 3.00
- HH/KINE 3430 3.00
- HH/KINE 3440 3.00
- HH/KINE 3490 3.00
- HH/KINE 3510 3.00
- HH/KINE 3530 3.00
- HH/KINE 3580 3.00
- HH/KINE 3620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4310 3.00
- HH/KINE 4315 3.00
- HH/KINE 4340 3.00
- HH/KINE 4350 3.00
- HH/KINE 4360 3.00
- HH/KINE 4370 3.00
- HH/KINE 4375 3.00
- HH/KINE 4420 3.00
- HH/KINE 4430 3.00
- HH/KINE 4480 3.00
- HH/KINE 4485 3.00
- HH/KINE 4490 3.00
- HH/KINE 4495 3.00
- HH/KINE 4530 3.00
- HH/KINE 4560 3.00
- HH/KINE 4620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4630 3.00
- HH/KINE 4635 3.00
- HH/KINE 4645 3.00
- HH/KINE 4646 3.00
Electives: additional elective credits for an overall total of at least 120 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
Honours Double Major BSc Programs
The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with an Honours Major bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Science or the Lassonde School of Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section.
Notes:
- students pursuing a double major or major/minor may be required to complete more than 120 credits to satisfy all degree requirements.
- The science requirement outside the major is not applicable to the double major or major/minor.
Honours Major/Minor BSc Programs
The Honours BSc program described above may be pursued jointly with an Honours Minor bachelor's degree program in the Faculty of Health, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, the Faculty of Science, or the Lassonde School of Engineering as listed in the Faculty of Health Rules and Regulations section.
Notes:
- Students pursuing double major or major/minor may be required to complete more than 120 credits to satisfy all degree requirements.
- The science requirement outside the major is not applicable to the double major or major/minor.
Honours Minor BSc Program
The Honours Minor in psychology comprises at least 30 credits in psychology. These 30 credits must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least six credits from psychology (PSYC) courses at the 3000 level
At least six credits from psychology (PSYC) courses at the 4000 level
Notes:
To be eligible to enrol in 3000-level psychology courses, students must have: at least 54 credits, HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
- Students pursuing a double major or major/minor may be required to complete more than 120 credits to satisfy all degree requirements.
- The science requirement outside the major is not applicable to the double major or major/minor.
Psychology (BSc Program): 90 Credits
Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.
Graduation requirement: all graduates must complete a total of at least 90 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 4.00 (C).
General education requirement: a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- six credits at the 1000 level in approved Faculty of Health general education or humanities or social science categories approved by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Note 1: it is required 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 approved humanities or social science categories courses and Faculty of Health general education courses. For further information please visit health.info.yorku.ca/current-student-information/general-education-requirements/.
Basic science requirement: a minimum of 15 credits as follows:
- six credits in mathematics selected from:
- SC/MATH 1013 3.00
- SC/MATH 1014 3.00
- SC/MATH 1025 3.00
- SC/MATH 1505 6.00
- three credits selected from:
- LE/EECS 1520 3.00
- LE/EECS 1540 3.00
- LE/EECS 1570 3.00
- six credits selected from:
- SC/BIOL 1000 3.00
- SC/BIOL 1001 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1000 3.00
- SC/CHEM 1001 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00
- SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00
- SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
Note: Psychology students are strongly recommended to take LE/EECS 1570 3.00.
Major credits: students must complete at least 33 credits in psychology.
Psychology courses must include:
- HH/PSYC 1010 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C)
- HH/PSYC 2010 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2020 6.00 or HH/PSYC 2021 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2030 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 1 (2100 series):
- HH/PSYC 2110 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2120 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2130 3.00
At least three credits chosen from Group 2 (2200 series):
- HH/PSYC 2220 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2230 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2240 3.00
- HH/PSYC 2260 3.00
At least twelve credits from psychology (PSYC) courses 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 with a minimum grade of C and all additional course prerequisites.
Upper-level credits: a minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including 12 credits in the major.
Required science credits outside the major: A minimum of nine credits in science disciplines outside the major, of which three credits must be at the 2000-level or above. Required science credits outside the major can be selected from the following:
- all courses offered through the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering;
- all kinesiology and health science courses excluding:
- HH/KINE 2380 3.00
- HH/KINE 3240 3.00
- HH/KINE 3250 3.00
- HH/KINE 3360 3.00
- HH/KINE 3420 3.00
- HH/KINE 3430 3.00
- HH/KINE 3440 3.00
- HH/KINE 3490 3.00
- HH/KINE 3510 3.00
- HH/KINE 3530 3.00
- HH/KINE 3580 3.00
- HH/KINE 3620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4310 3.00
- HH/KINE 4315 3.00
- HH/KINE 4340 3.00
- HH/KINE 4350 3.00
- HH/KINE 4360 3.00
- HH/KINE 4370 3.00
- HH/KINE 4375 3.00
- HH/KINE 4420 3.00
- HH/KINE 4430 3.00
- HH/KINE 4480 3.00
- HH/KINE 4485 3.00
- HH/KINE 4490 3.00
- HH/KINE 4495 3.00
- HH/KINE 4530 3.00
- HH/KINE 4560 3.00
- HH/KINE 4620 3.00
- HH/KINE 4630 3.00
- HH/KINE 4635 3.00
- HH/KINE 4645 3.00
- HH/KINE 4646 3.00
Electives: additional elective credits as required for an overall total of at least 90 credits. Elective credits may be used to fulfil science and upper-level credits.
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:
Program Course | Course Substitutes |
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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 |