Course Options
PSYC 3900Y, 3901H, 3902H: Reading Course (Sc)
Designed to allow advanced students in Psychology to pursue independent study under the
direction of departmental faculty. Prerequisite: Honours standing; 8.0 university credits including
PSYC 2018H and 2019H; specific course prerequisites depending on the supervisor; and
permission of the department.
PSYC 4900Y, 4901H, 4902H: Reading Course (Sc)
Designed to allow students in the fourth year of their Psychology program to pursue independent
study under the direction of departmental faculty. Prerequisite: Minimum 65% average in
completed PSYC courses; PSYC 3016H (PSYC 3015Y); at least 1.0 additional PSYC credit at the 3000 or
4000 level; specific course prerequisites depending on the supervisor; and permission of the
department.
*Please note: Please note: A maximum of 2.0 course credits consisting of research practicum (Psychology 3801H, 3802H, 4801H and 4802H) and/or reading (Psychology 3900Y, 3901H, 3902H, 4900Y, 4901H and 4902H) courses may be counted toward a Psychology major or joint‑major degree.
How to apply
Step 1: Identify a Supervisor
Visit our Faculty and Research page to see which professors are currently available to supervise students. Take some time to explore the research being conducted by potential supervisors and consider whether it aligns with your interests.
Step 2: Contact Faculty
Reach out to the faculty member you are interested in working with by sending an email, connecting after class, or setting up a meeting.
Step 3: Complete and Submit Application
Once a faculty member has agreed to supervise you, complete the following two forms (both you and your supervisor will need to sign both pages) and create a reading list:
Form 1 - Registration Form
Form 2 - Reading Course Form
Please return the signed form, electronically or in-person, to:
- Peterborough - psychology@trentu.ca or the Psychology department office LHS C104.
- Durham - psychologydurham@trentu.ca or the Psychology department office DRA A148.
Step 4: Department Review and Enrollment
The department coordinator will review your forms and transcript. If there are no concerns, the department will enroll you in the course. You do not need to enroll yourself.
*The number of students permitted to enroll in Reading courses depends on the number of faculty willing to serve as supervisors in a given year and on the number of eligible students who satisfy the prerequisite requirements.
Additional information can be found in the Academic Calendar.