Reading Courses

Reading Courses (3900Y, 3901H, 3902H, 4900Y, 4901H, 4902H)

Please note: Step one of the application process is to find a supervisor. They will then support you with your paperwork for the application process. Please check out our Faculty and Research page to see which staff are able to take on students, at this time. 

For more information, please check out the Academic Calendar

If you wish to complete a reading course, you will need to complete the following two forms with your faculty supervisor and return the to psychology@trentu.ca

Form 1 - Registration Form 

Form 2 - Reading Course Form

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 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.