ObjectivesCarleton's undergraduate programs in Psychology introduce students to the study of behaviour and psychological processes from the social science and biological science orientations. Courses and research areas range from the study of behavioural neuroscience to cognitive, developmental, forensic, health and social psychology . Psychology programs provide students with an excellent core for a liberal education and preparation for advanced studies, scientific research, or professional training.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts in Psychology
Course descriptionPsychology
B.A. General (15.0 credits)
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002;
2. 1.0 credit in PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002;
3. 1.0 credit from PSYC 2200, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2700;
4. 1.0 credit from PSYC 2003, PSYC 2100, PSYC 2400, PSYC 2600 or PSYC 2800;
5. 1.0 credit in PSYC at 3000-level or above;
6. 1.0 credit in PSYC;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
7. 4.0 credits, not in PSYC;
8. 3.0 credits at the 2000-level and above, not in PSYC;
9. 2.0 credits in free electives.
PSYC 1001 - Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1002 - Introduction to Psychology II
PSYC 2001 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2002 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
PSYC 2003 - Origins of Modern Psychology
PSYC 2009 - Psychology Research Laboratory
PSYC 2100 - Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2200 - Biological Foundations of Behaviour
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Health Psychology
PSYC 2400 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSYC 2500 - Foundations of Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2600 - Introduction to the Study of Personality
PSYC 2700 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2800 - Introduction to Human Factors
PSYC 3000 - Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
PSYC 3100 - Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)
PSYC 3101 - Applied Social Psychology
PSYC 3102 - Cognitive Processes in Social Psychology