Program Overview

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Psychology Program

The Psychology program at Carleton University offers a comprehensive education in the field of psychology.

Program Requirements

The program requirements apply to students admitted in the Fall of 2025. Students who were admitted prior to Fall 2025 need to check the Undergraduate Calendar of the year they were admitted.

To ensure understanding of all program requirements, it is useful to become familiar with the academic audit. This document records academic history and current academic status, as well as outlines outstanding courses and credits needed for graduation.

Sample Program Layout

Using the program requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar, one possible way to complete the program is as follows:

Year 1

• 1.0 credit First Year Seminar (does not need to be Psychology)
• 1.0 Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1001 and 1002)
• 1.0 Elective credit
• 1.0 Elective credit
• 1.0 Elective credit (try to satisfy a Breadth requirement)

Year 2

• 1.0 credit PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002
• 0.5 credit: PSYC 2307 or 2700
• 1.5 credit (three of): PSYC 2100, 2301, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2801
• 1.0 Elective credit (be sure to have the prerequisite)
• 1.0 Elective credit (try to satisfy a Breadth requirement)

Year 3

• 1.0 credit PSYC at 3000 level or above
• 1.0 credit Psychology
• 1.0 Elective credit (can be Psychology)
• 1.0 Elective credit (can be Psychology)
• 1.0 Elective credit (can be Psychology)

Undergraduate Studies

• Prospective Students: Choosing the right program
• Current Students:
  • Co-operative Education Option (CO-OP)
  • Ethics
  • Experience Psychology
  • Honours capstone courses: Project vs. Thesis
  • Thesis Supervision Application
  • Participating in Psychological Research (SONA)
  • Undergraduate Courses
  • Undergraduate Forms
  • Undergraduate Practicum
  • Honours Seminar
  • Undergraduate TA Application Process
• Designing Your Program:
  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.Sc. (Honours)
  • B.A. Combined (Honours)
  • Concentrations
  • Minor
  • Minor in Human Resources and Management for B.A. Honours Psychology
  • Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Certificate in Multidisciplinary Studies in Mental Health and Well-Being
• Academic Advising
• Undergraduate FAQ

Graduate Studies

• Prospective Students:
  • Master of Arts
  • Doctor of Philosophy
• Current Students

Research

• Research Areas:
  • Cognitive
  • Developmental
  • Forensic
  • Health
  • Personality & Social
• Labs and Research Groups
• Researcher Guide to SONA
• Faculty Research Videos
• Graduate Research Showcase
• Quantitative Psychology at Carleton
• Statistical Consulting Service

Faculty & Staff

• Faculty Listing
• Adjunct Research Professors
• Adjunct Professors
• Distinguished Research Professors
• Professors Emeriti
• Retired Faculty
• In Memoriam
• Contract Instructors
• Cross-Appointed Faculty
• Administrative Staff

Student Support and Wellness

Events

• Psychology Mental Health Day
• Psychology Undergraduate Research Event (PURE)
• Psychology Colloquium Series

Awards