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Website: http://www.laurentian.ca/
School Description:
Often referred to as the academic resort of Ontario, Laurentian University is nestled into a pristine 765-acre peninsula in Sudbury– less than four hours north of Toronto. Laurentian also has a rapidly expanding campus located in Barrie, Ontario. Find out why Laurentian is a destination of choice for students from around the world.
Undergraduate Program Description
Psychology (BA)
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, which includes both normal and abnormal human (and animal) behaviour and the related psychological, social and biological processes.
Psychologists may specialize in many different areas such as development, education, memory, motivation, learning and cognition.
• Students earn a degree in either arts or science
• Three and four-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts; a four-year program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Choice of courses in behavioural neuroscience, emotion, cognition, development, education, forensic psychology, learning, motivation, personality and adjustment, psycho-logical psychology, psychopathology, receptor processes and perception, social psychology and statistics
• Also available: one-year Honours Diploma, Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology (with School of Human Kinetics)
• What is Psychology and Why is Laurentian right for you?
First-year course overview
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology*
+ electives (6 cr) in humanities
+ electives (6 cr) in sciences
+ electives (12 cr) in humanities, social sciences or sciences
*A minimum grade of 60% or special permission is required to proceed in the program; 1105 is a prerequisite to all other PSYC courses
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements, based on grade 12 U/M courses:
- 1 English
- 5 other courses
Employment Prospects
Behaviour therapist, counsellor (addictions, employment, corrections), graduate studies, interviewer, personnel administrator, psychologist, psychometrist, recruitment coordinator, research analyst, speech pathologist, teacher…
Psychology (B.Sc.)
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, which includes both normal and abnormal human (and animal) behaviour and the related psychological, social and biological processes. Psychologists may specialize in many different areas such as development, education, memory, motivation, learning and cognition.
• Students earn a degree in either arts or science
• Three and four-year (Honours) programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with single, double or combined concentration or specialization; a four-year program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Choice of courses in behavioural neuroscience, emotion, cognition, development, education, forensic psychology, learning, motivation, personality and adjustment, psychological psychology, psychopathology, receptor processes and perception, social psychology and statistics
• Also available: one-year Honours Diploma, Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology (with School of Human Kinetics)
First-year course overview
PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology*
+ 18 credits from:
BIOL 1506 – Biology I + lab
BIOL 1507 – Biology II + lab
CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab**
CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II + lab
COSC 1046 – Computer Science I
COSC 1047 – Computer Science II
MATH 1036 – Calculus I
MATH 1037 – Calculus II
MATH 1056 – Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 1057 – Lineage Algebra I
PHYS 1006 – Introductory Physics I + lab
PHYS 1007 – Introductory Physics II + lab
+ electives (6 cr) in humanities
* A minimum grade of 60% or special permission is required to proceed in the program. PSYC 1105 is a prerequisite to all other PSYC courses
** Students without Grade 12 U-level Chemistry may take CHMI 1041 – Chemical Concepts or CHMI 1202 – Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry in place of CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I and CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements, based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:
- 1 English
- 1 math (advanced functions recommended) + 1 science or 2 sciences (chemistry, physics recommended)
- 3 other courses
- Minimum average of 70%
Employment Prospects
Behaviour therapist, counsellor (addictions, employment, corrections), graduate studies, interviewer, personnel administrator, psychologist, psychometrist, recruitment coordinator, research analyst, speech pathologist, teacher…
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.
Graduate Program Description
Psychology
Applied Psychology
The Applied MA in Psychology has a Clinical emphasis and follows the scientist-practitioner model. The program is designed to prepare graduates to work in schools, mental health, or other applied settings, or to pursue PhD level studies. In addition to course work and research, students must also complete a practicum which requires 400 hours in a supervised field placement. This is a two-year program.
Graduates of the Applied Psychology M.A. will be able to pursue registration as a Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (other conditions apply) and pursue professional practice in psychology.
Experimental Psychology
The program is designed to provide extensive training in Psychological Science for graduates who wish to teach at a community college, pursue further studies at the doctoral (PhD) level in psychology or other areas or work in a variety of settings. Students will complete course work and a rigorous research thesis.This is a two-year program.
- Our new Cognitive Health research laboratory
- Expanded animal facility
- Clinical experience
- Intimate classes
- Limitless research opportunities
- Placements in Applied Settings
- Our Diverse Range of Research Interests
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Physiological Psychology
- Social Psychology
Program Requirements
Applied Option – Courses necessary to graduate
PSYC-5005EL – Master’s Applied Practicum
PSYC-5106EL – Applied Multivariate Statistics
PSYC-5306EL – Psychodiagnosis and Assessment of Children I
PSYC-5336EL – Psychodiagnosis and Assessment in Adults
PSYC-5316EL – Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
PSYC-5326EL – Counselling and Behavioural Interventions for Children and Their Families
PSYC-5346EL – Child- and System-Focused Psychological Consultations
PSYC-5327EL – Counselling and Behavioural Interventions for Adults
PSYC-5356EL – Psychology of Individual Differences
PSYC-5406EL – Ethical and Professional Issues
ONE 3-Credit Elective in Psychology
Experimental Option – Courses necessary to graduate
PSYC-5056EL – Research Practicum
PSYC-5106EL – Applied Multivariate Statistics
PSYC-5135EL – Survey Course in Experimental Psychology
ONE 3-Credit Electives at the Graduate level
Any course that has animal or research participants requires review by the appropriate Laurentian University Ethics Committee.
Elective Graduate Courses
One elective can come from graduate program courses outside Psychology with agreement from the supervisor and the graduate committee.
All first year students need to register for PSYC-5000EL – Thesis and PSYC-5106EL – Applied Multivariate Statistics.
I would advise all Applied students to take as many required courses as they can in their first year because their second year will be busy with the Practicum and their research and some required courses may only be offered every other year.
I would advise all Experimental students to also take as many courses as they can their first year especially if there is a special topic being offered that they are interested in. Special topics are unlikely to be offered (in the same topic) every year.