Psychology
About
Psychology programs emphasize the scientific method and its application to the study of behaviour and thought processes in humans and animals. A comprehensive selection of diverse courses in all areas of psychology are taught by outstanding faculty, many of whom conduct leading edge research in areas such as child development, social behaviour, cognition, perception, personality and the biological basis of behaviour. You can engage in ongoing research and/or applied field work under the supervision of faculty members.
OUAC Program Code: TMP
Programs & Requirements*
Program Name | Prerequisites | Program Type | Approx. Grade Range | ||
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Sp. | Ma. | Mi. | |||
Behaviour, Genetics, and Neurobiology | F, Bio, Ch | mid to high 70s | |||
Exceptionality in Human Learning | F, Bio | ||||
Psychology | F, Bio | ||||
Combined HBSc Exceptionality in Human Learning/MA Child Study & Education** | F, Bio | ||||
Combined HBSc Psychology/MA Child Study & Education** | F, Bio |
Why Study Psychology at UTM?
- The Introduction to Psychology course has a laboratory component that allows students to learn fundamental psychological principles through computer-based experiments and simulations. For example, students train a virtual rat named “Sniffy” using a computer program developed by UTM professors. “Sniffy” is now used in psychology classes across North America.
- Upper-year lab courses teach students research methodology and data analysis skills via class projects.
- A limited number of second-year students work closely with professors through the Research Opportunity Program.
- Independent research and thesis courses allow students to work independently under a faculty supervisor to conduct a major research project and present their findings. Many student projects are published in academic journals.
- The Exceptionality in Human Learning practicum course allows students to work with children and adults with disabilities in local schools and social services settings.
- Small fourth-year seminars allow students to interact closely with professors and graduate students.
Program Plans
Program Plans are quick and accessible overviews of the many academic and co-curricular opportunities available to help you get the most out of your UTM experience.
- Behaviour, Genetics & Neurobiology (HBSc) - specialist
- Exceptionality in Human Learning (HBSc) - major
- Psychology (HBSc) - major
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* The chart above is based on requirements in the Ontario curriculum. We will accept equivalent courses from other academic systems. For details, visit the Apply section of our site. Admission and approximate grade requirements are based on 6 Grade 12 "U" or "M", which includes English (ENG4U).
** Application to Master’s program in third year of study.
Chart Legend: | Bio = Biology C = Calculus & Vectors Ch = Chemistry F = Advanced Functions Fr = French Ita = Italian M = Mathematics of Data Management Math = One of the Grade 12 U Maths Ph = Physics |
/ = or , = and rec. = recommended approx. = approximate Sp = Specialist program Ma = Major program Mi = Minor program |
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