Honours Social Psychology (B.A.)

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Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 129, ext. 23772
http://www.socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/office-of-associate-dean

DIRECTOR

Dorothy Pawluch/(Sociology) B.A. (Laurentian), M.A., Ph.D. (McGill)

COMMITTEE OF INSTRUCTION

Lori Campbell/(Health, Aging and Society/Sociology) B.A., M.A. (Western Ontario), Ph.D. (Guelph)
Jeff Denis/(Sociology) B.A. (Toronto), M.A., Ph.D. (Harvard)
Paul Glavin/(Sociology) B.Sc. (Strathclyde), M.A. (Kent State), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Marisa Young/(Sociology) B.A. (Calgary), M.A. (Calgary)
Jennifer Ostovich/(Psychology) B.Sc. (Toronto), M.A., Ph.D. (Pennsylvania)

ADVISORY PANEL

Karen Bird/(Political Science) B.A. (Wilfrid Laurier), Ph.D. (Minnesota)
Philippa Carter/(Religious Studies) B.A. (Toronto), M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)
James Gillett/(Health, Aging and Society/Sociology) B.A. (Calgary), M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Saara Greene/(Social Work) B.A. B.S.W. (Manitoba), M.S.W. (McGill), Ph.D (Edinburgh)
Hannah Holmes/(Economics) B.A., B.Sc. (Brock), M.A. (McMaster)
Tina Moffat/(Anthropology) B.Sc. (Toronto), M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Michael Mercier/(Geography and Earth Sciences) B.Sc. (Trent), M.A. (Carleton) , Ph.D. (McMaster)
Robert H. Storey/(Labour Studies/Sociology) B.A. (Toronto) , M.A. (Dalhousie), Ph.D. (Toronto)

Students study various aspects of Social Psychology from a multidisciplinary perspective to gain an understanding of how individuals behave, how small groups and communities interact, and how societies form practices and priorities. Students will learn how to locate themselves in the complex fabrics of their cultures, their geographies and their power relationships. Students who are interested in many social science perspectives on how people develop over the lifespan and how they behave in different environments and circumstances should consider this program.

Admission

Enrolment in this program is limited.and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Cumulative Average of at least 5.0 including a grade of at least C in each of PSYCH 1X03 and SOCIOL 1A06 and credit in at least nine additional units from the lists below. For continuation in the program, see the section on Minimum Requirements for Entering and Continuing in a Program Beyond Level I in the Faculty of Social Sciences Academic Regulations.

Notes

Completion of SOC PSY 1Z03 in Level I is strongly recommended.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the prerequisites for any course they wish to take from the course lists.
Students considering a graduate program should consult a departmental advisor to plan a program of study that meets admission requirements for such programs. Additional courses may be required.
This program does not provide the appropriate preparation for students to enter graduate studies in clinical psychology. Please refer to the Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Honours (B.A.) program in this section of the calendar.
Students may take a maximum of 12 units of Level IV courses from the Psychology - Sociology Course List.

Psychology - Sociology Course List

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have successfully completed any prerequisite courses and are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor in planning their course of studies.

Multidisciplinary Course List

Requirements

120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which 48 units may be Level I

30 units

from

the Level I program completed prior to admission to the program.
(See Admission above.)

12 units

6 units

SOC PSY 4ZZ6 - Integrative Studies in Social Psychology

6 units

Level IV from the Course Lists

18 units

Psychology from the Psychology - Sociology Course List

18 units

Sociology from the Psychology - Sociology Course List

18 units

from

the Multidisciplinary Course List of which at least six units must be from Level III or IV

12 units

Electives. If not completed in Level I, a minimum of six units must be from the Faculty of Humanities and/or the Department of Religious Studies