Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Diploma in General Arts and Science (Guelph-Humber Campus)

Discover how psychology plays a role in every area of society, then find your niche. Study the brain. Learn research skills. Explore the processes and factors that shape who we become by studying topics such as development and aging, learning difficulties, ethics, culture, neuroscience, cognition, psychotherapy, abnormal psychology and persuasion.Your first two years introduce you to key concepts and provide foundational courses. In years three and four, your courses will become more focused and offer more applied study. In addition to your honours degree and diploma, you have the option to pursue one of three certificates in years three and four:Certificate optionsIntercultural Relations: Increase your cultural literacy and enrich your understanding of diversity in Canada.Organizational Behaviour: Develop a greater understanding of leadership, groups and behaviour in organizations.Research Skills and Analysis: Expand your knowledge of research methods in psychology and refine your investigative and analytical abilities.

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.Students presenting predicted, interim or midterm grade 12/senior level results may be considered for a conditional offer of admission if all prerequisite courses are completed or in progress and meeting the minimum grade requirements. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 6 subjects: 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level with a minimum score of 28. Bonus marks from TOK and EE will be taken into consideration. Prerequisites for the major must be taken at the IB DP2 level.Note: For programs with Advanced Math, students must present one of: SL/HL Analysis & Approaches, or HL Applications & Interpretations. Math Studies/Standard Level Applications and Interpretations are not an acceptable prerequisite for programs that require Advanced Math or Calculus.