Psychology Undergraduate Honours Program

What is the Honours degree?

• involves more intensive research and coursework experience
• academic prerequisite for most psychology graduate programs
• primarily for students who are serious about a career as a psychologist
• coursework plus a research project under supervision of one or more faculty - culminates in the Honours Thesis

When can I apply to the Honours program?

You may enter the Honours program at any time after completion of the first 24 credit hours of the Bachelor of Arts program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Minimum GPA of 3.25 on all previous coursework including failed and repeated courses.
2. Completion of at least Intro Psychology (PSYC 1200) with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all psychology courses including failed and repeated courses. NOTE: for students entering directly after first year, grade of B+ or better in PSYC 1200 (Intro Psych).
3. One full course equivalent (i.e., six hours of credit) in each of four different subjects

Note: Application to the honours program is done through the Faculty of Arts General Office (3rd floor Fletcher Argue).

How do I find an Honours Advisor?

To find an honours advisor, first print a copy of the "Graduate Program Brochure " . This outlines the research interests of all the faculty. Find three or four that sound interesting and approach them about doing your honours research with them. You should probably begin this process approximately in February or March of your third year. If you have not found an advisor by September, the instructor of the Honours Seminar course will help you make arrangements. Bear in mind that you will have very little choice in the matter, so don't wait!!