Re: [tips] BA and BS in Psych Programs

[Maxwell Gwynn]

At Wilfrid Laurier University, we have both BA and BSc programs in psychology.   Admission requirements and 1st year courses: Entry to the BSc requires a minimum grade of 65% in high school biology and calculus, and involves two math courses and four science courses (from among bio, chem, physics, geology, computing) in first year, followed by eight additional senior courses in the sciences (including Math and physical geography).   The BA program does not require HS biology, and will accept any Grade 12 math course at 65% or better. Students need take only two courses from the sciences in first year, with no senior Science courses needed.   Required Psychology courses- research and seminars: While students in the BA program may choose two each from among any upper year research and seminar courses (e.g., social, developmental, community, cognitive, learning), those in the BSc program must take at least two research courses and one seminar from among our "brain and cognition" streams: cognitive, learning, perception, and biopsych/physiological psych.   Required statistics courses: Those in the BSc program have a more restricted choice among our 3rd year statistics courses (must take both Linear Models and Analysis of Variance), while those in the BA program may choose to replace the Analysis of Variance course with either Psychological Measurement and Testing, or Qualitative Methods in Psychology.   All other psychology and elective courses are common to both programs.   We also offer a combined Psychology & Biology program, which has even more stringent science course requirements, emphasizing biology and chemistry courses.   -Max   Maxwell Gwynn, PhD Psychology Department Wilfrid Laurier University 519-884-0710 ext 3854 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])