Program and Degree Requirements

Psychology Degree Requirements

Please note that this form is to be used as a guide for psychology degree requirements only. The ultimate responsibility rests with the student to ensure that course selections fulfill both the psychology and university degree requirements specified in the Trent University calendar.

Category A2 Courses: 2200H (222H); 2210H; 2400H (225H); 2450H (202H); 2600H (227H)

Category B2 Courses: 2300H (240H); 2310H (236H); 2500H (281H); 2550H; 2700H (272H)

Category A3 Courses: 3210H (375H); 3220H (376H); 3230H (372H); 3240H; 3420H (303H); 3430H (352H); 3440H (379H); 3450H (307H); 3451H; 3460H (366H); 3610H (323H)

Category B3 Courses: 3300H (341H); 3500H; 3510H (381H); 3530H; 3550H (363H); 3560H (384H); 3580H (383H); 3590H (308H); 3730H (300H); 3740H (304H); 3750H (343H); 3760H (355H); 3770H; 3780H (373H)

The single-major General program

15.0 credits including the following 6.0 credits:

2.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 1020H and 1030H (or 1010Y), 2018H (or 2016H) and
2019H (or 2017H)
0.5 PSYC credit from A2
0.5 PSYC credit from B2
0.5 PSYC credit from A3
0.5 PSYC credit from B3
1.0 PSYC credit at the 3000 level or beyond in addition to the above
1.0 PSYC credit in addition to the above

The single-major Course-Based Honours program

20.0 credits including the following 10.0 credits:

3.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 1020H and 1030H (or 1010Y), 2018H (or 2016H), 2019H (or 2017H), and 3015Y
0.5 PSYC credit from A2
0.5 PSYC credit from B2
1.0 PSYC credit from A3
1.0 PSYC credit from B3
1.0 PSYC credit at the 4000 level in addition to the above
3.0 PSYC credits in addition to the above, at least 2.0 at the 3000 level or beyond

The single-major Thesis-Based Honours program

20.0 credits including the following 10.0 credits:

3.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 1020H and 1030H (or 1010Y), 2018H (or 2016H), 2019H (or 2017H), and 3015Y
0.5 PSYC credit from A2
0.5 PSYC credit from B2
1.0 PSYC credit from A3
1.0 PSYC credit from B3
1.0 PSYC credit at the 4000 level in addition to the above
3.0 PSYC credits in addition to the above, including PSYC 4020D (double-credit thesis) and 1.0 PSYC credit at the 3000 level or beyond

The joint-major Course-Based Honours program

20.0 credits including the following 8.0 or 9.0 credits:

3.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 1020H and 1030H (or 1010Y), 2018H (or 2016H), 2019H (or 2017H), and 3015Y
0.5 PSYC credit from A2
0.5 PSYC credit from B2
1.0 PSYC credit from A3
1.0 PSYC credit from B3
1.0 PSYC credit at the 4000 level in addition to the above
1.0 or 2.0 PSYC credits; select from Course Option or Thesis Option:
1.0 PSYC credit in addition to the above, at the 3000 level or beyond, or

The joint-major Thesis-Based Honours program

20.0 credits including the following 8.0 or 9.0 credits:

3.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 1020H and 1030H (or 1010Y), 2018H (or 2016H), 2019H (or 2017H), and 3015Y
0.5 PSYC credit from A2
0.5 PSYC credit from B2
1.0 PSYC credit from A3
1.0 PSYC credit from B3
1.0 PSYC credit at the 4000 level in addition to the above
1.0 or 2.0 PSYC credits; select from Course Option or Thesis Option:
1.0 PSYC credit consisting of PSYC 4010Y (single-credit thesis) only when combined with 1.0 credit in the other joint-major discipline; or 2.0 PSYC credits consisting of PSYC 4020D (double-credit thesis in Psychology)

Additional Requirements for the B.Sc. only:

(not required of students pursuing the B.A.).

Required science credits: (14.0 for Honours, 11.0 for General), including specifically:
* PSYC majors commencing studies 2019AY - PSYC B.Sc. Honours at least 2.0 science credits (Sc designated courses) in addition to psychology courses and courses cross-listed with psychology.

** PSYC majors commencing studies 2019AY - PSYC B.Sc. General at least 1.5 science credits (Sc designated courses) in addition to psychology courses and courses cross-listed with psychology.
Required math credit or equivalent - For PSYC majors, PSYC 2018H and 2019H fill this requirement for the B.Sc.

Psychology Degree Requirements Chart 2018AY

Trent University Degree Requirement Checklist

Note: Standard requirements for all Trent degrees.

Academic Status of Good Standing.
Requirements for specific programs as outlined in the Academic Programs section of current Calendar.
At least three (3.0) credits, with a grade of 60% or higher, leading to majors in different disciplines.
No more than seven (7.0) 1000 level credits.
A maximum of one (1.0) credit with a D grade (50 to 59%) in courses in a major or each joint-major or minor (not applicable to BScFS, BScN, BSW).
Total credits required (20.0 credits for Honours, 15.0 credits for General).
Minimum required cumulative average (65% for Honours; 60% for General).
Minimum credits beyond the 2000 level (at the 3000 or 4000 level): (7.0 for Honours, 4.0 for General, 8.5 for NURS, 9.5 for BSW).
No more than the maximum credits allowed in a discipline. (13.0 for Honours, 8.0 for General).

Only for students commencing studies Sept 2018 and later:

Minimum 0.5 credit from Approved Indigenous Course List.