In the Psychology program, students examine foundational and current theory, research, and practice, to explore the diverse domains that shape our understanding of human thought, feeling and behaviour.

This Psychology program offers a combination of theory and applied learning in which students acquire foundational knowledge while obtaining experiential learning opportunities. This dual approach provides students a platform from which they may further their studies in psychology at the graduate level, or immediately and competitively enter the workforce upon graduation.

Students are required to complete 20.00 credits in order to be eligible for graduation: 16.00 core psychology credits, 1.50 credits in an Area of Emphasis (AOE) or restricted electives, and 2.50 general elective credits. In order to obtain recognition for an AOE, students must take 1.50 credits in the AOE and declare an AOE by the end of the fourth (4th) semester of full-time study. Only one AOE can be declared. Students must complete these requirements to be eligible to graduate with both a university honours degree (awarded by the University of Guelph) and the college diploma (awarded by Humber). No option exists to graduate with only one of the above listed credentials as the program is fully integrated.

Conditions for Graduation

In addition to meeting all program specific course and credit requirements, students must have a minimum 60% cumulative average in order to be eligible for graduation. Students will not normally be eligible to graduate while on Probationary status or Required to Withdraw status. A student denied graduation while on Probationary status or Required to Withdraw status may submit a request for Academic Consideration to the Academic Review Sub-Committee.

Areas of Emphasis

Students may choose to specialize through completion of an Area of Emphasis (AOE), which are offered in Psychological Data Analytics, Psychology of Business and Sports Psychology. In order to obtain recognition for an optional AOE, students are required to complete 1.50 credits of restricted electives from the listing in that area. Students who choose not to declare an AOE must choose from the restricted electives indicated in the Program Plan.

Psychological Data Analytics

This AOE focuses on increasing knowledge and skill in the areas of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and practice in psychology. Those looking toward conducting future research at the graduate or postgraduate levels, as well as those considering careers involving methodical investigation and analysis will benefit from this AOE.

Psychology of Business

This AOE focuses on increasing knowledge and skills related to working within groups and organizations. Those interested in the relation between psychology and industry, organizations, or corporations will benefit from this AOE.

Sports Psychology

This AOE focuses on increasing knowledge and skills related to the connection between (1) psychology and (2) physical activity and performance. Those interested in applying psychological theories and principles in contexts that involve physical activity will benefit from this AOE.

Students may choose between three optional Areas of Emphasis and may also be eligible to complete an optional thesis.

Note: All courses are weighted 0.50 credits unless noted otherwise.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Semester 1
AHSS*1130	Principles of Sociology	0.50
PSYC*1020	Indigenous Mental Health: A Global Perspective	0.50
PSYC*1110	Introduction to Psychology	0.50
PSYC*1210	Writing for Psychology	0.50
PSYC*1250	Critical Thinking in Psychology	0.50
Semester 2
AHSS*1260	Modern and Contemporary Philosophy	0.50
AHSS*1330	Principles of Anthropology	0.50
PSYC*1120	Foundational Skills for Psychology	0.50
PSYC*1130	Developmental Psychology I: Childhood Development	0.50
0.50 electives		0.50
Semester 3
PSYC*2030	Research Methods in Psychology	0.50
PSYC*2130	Social Psychology	0.50
PSYC*2190	Developmental Psychology II: Adult Development & Aging	0.50
PSYC*2200	Cognitive Psychology	0.50
0.50 electives		0.50
Semester 4
PSYC*2090	Cognitive Neuroscience	0.50
PSYC*2120	Quantification in Psychology I	0.50
PSYC*2150	Personality	0.50
PSYC*2220	Applied Memory and Learning	0.50
0.50 electives		0.50
Semester 5 1
PSYC*3130	Psychological Measurement	0.50
PSYC*3140	Clinical Psychology and Mental Health	0.50
PSYC*3540	Ethics in Psychology	0.50
0.50 restricted electives
0.50 electives		0.50
Semester 6
PSYC*3150	Drugs and Behaviour	0.50
PSYC*3160	Learning Difficulties and Disabilities	0.50
PSYC*3180	Applied Study in Psychology	0.50
PSYC*3590	Psychology and Gender	0.50
0.50 restricted electives
Semester 7
PSYC*4000	Historical and Critical Perspectives in Psychology	0.50
PSYC*4130	Applications of Psychology	0.50
PSYC*4170	Theories of Psychotherapy I	0.50
PSYC*4340	Cross-Cultural Psychology	0.50
Select 0.50 credits from the following:
PSYC*4210	Thesis I	0.50
0.50 electives		0.50
Semester 8
PSYC*4160	Mediation and Conflict Resolution	0.50
PSYC*4180	Theories of Psychotherapy II	0.50
PSYC*4200	Honours Seminar in Psychology	1.00
or PSYC*4220	Thesis II
0.50 restricted electives

¹

Graduate Studies Advisory Note: Students planning to enter a graduate program in Psychology are advised to complete PSYC*3120 Quantification in Psychology II in Semester 5 prior to enrolling in PSYC*4210 Thesis I. Students pursing the Psychology of Business or Sports Psychology Areas of Emphasis while also pursuing thesis may take PSYC*3120 Quantification in Psychology II as an elective course.

Restricted Electives

Students are required to take 1.50 credits from restricted electives or an Area of Emphasis. Students who choose not to declare an Area of Emphasis must take 1.50 credits from the following list, or any of the Area of Emphasis course lists.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PSYC*3170	Persuasion and Facilitation	0.50
PSYC*3580	Forensic Psychology	0.50
PSYC*3630	Psychology and Education	0.50

Areas of Emphasis

In order to obtain recognition for an optional Area of Emphasis, students are required to complete 1.50 credits from the listing in that area. Students are encouraged to consult the Program Plan for the suggested sequence of courses. 

Psychological Data Analytics

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PSYC*3120	Quantification in Psychology II	0.50
PSYC*3190	Case Studies and Qualitative Methods	0.50
PSYC*3230	Research Communication and Proposal Writing	0.50

Psychology of Business

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
AHSS*2310	Leadership and Motivation	0.50
BADM*1040	Marketing	0.50
BADM*2030	Advertising in Business	0.50
PSYC*3200	Psychology of Group Dynamics	0.50
PSYC*3610	Organizational Psychology	0.50

Sports Psychology

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PSYC*2180	Psychology of Exercise	0.50
PSYC*3200	Psychology of Group Dynamics	0.50
PSYC*3530	Health Psychology	0.50