Honours Social Psychology (B.A.)

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 Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including a grade of at least C in SOCPSY 1Z03  and successful completion of one of PSYCH 1F03 , PSYCH 1X03 , or SOCIOL 1Z03 . Completion of SOCIOL 1Z03  and one of PSYCH 1F03 , PSYCH 1X03  is required by the end of the first term in Level II.  Completion of both requirements in Level I is strongly recommended. 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

1. Students must have completed both an introductory Psychology course (either PSYCH 1F03  or PSYCH 1X03 ) and an introductory Sociology course (SOCIOL 1Z03 ) by the end of the first term in Level II.
2. Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the prerequisites for any course they wish to take from the course lists.
3. 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.Students who are considering research-based graduate programs may want to consider the Honours Social Psychology Research Specialist Option and/or Research Specialist with a Psychology Specialization.
4. Students may take a maximum of 3 units from SOCPSY 4B03 , 4D03 , 4E03 , 4EY3 , 4F03 , 4G03 , 4H03 , 4MM3 .
5. Social Psychology at McMaster encompasses a broad area. The program is flexible in that students are able to select from a wide range of courses those that interest them most. However, for those students who wish to give their studies a tighter focus, there are several thematic areas to consider in making course selections. Students who wish to have a stronger focus on psychology-themed courses within Social Psychology should refer to the Honours Social Psychology (Psychology Specialization) B.A. program.
6. Students may complete the Minor in Psychology  provided they do not have more than 6 units of Psychology courses above Level 1 overlapping with the Honours Social Psychology degree requirements. 
7. Students interested in a concentration in Sociology may complete the Minor in Sociology  provided they do not have more than 6 units of Sociology courses above Level 1 overlapping with the Honours Social Psychology degree requirements.
8. Students who take SOCPSY 3L03  are encouraged to take it before entry in SOCPSY 4ZZ6 A/B .

Requirements

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