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Degree options
3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) 90 Credits
4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) 120 Credits
Concentration in Psychology (3-year) | Honours Specialization in Psychology (non-thesis) (4-year) | Major in Psychology (4-year) | Minor in Psychology
When can you start?*
Fall (September) | Winter (January) | Spring (May)
*Students should start with PSYC 1105 or come in with transfer credits for this course; if this is not possible, students can start taking electives and register for PSYC 1105 in the next session.
Program language
English or French
Earn your Psychology Degree Online
Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes
Students will learn to analyse both normal and abnormal behaviour and the related psychological, social, developmental and biological processes.
The program provides students with a good foundation in the scientific approach and the vast range of psychological concepts and applications. Students may select courses addressing topics such as child development, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, intelligence, personality, emotion, mental health, social psychology and psychological functioning across cultures.
Online courses are delivered by Laurentian Online through the Desire to Learn (D2L) online platform. Students must have reliable internet and computer access.
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Students can order textbooks through the Laurentian Bookstore and submit assignments online.
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Exams are delivered in an exam centre or with an invigilator near your place of residence.
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Program Delivery:
Full-time Studies
Enrolled in nine or more credits/three courses per semester
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Part-time Studies
Enrolled in less than nine credits/three courses per semester
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Program Length:
Full-time: three or four years
Part-time: no time limit for completion
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Course Selection:
Course schedules are determined on a per-semester basis and schedules are typically made available two months prior to the opening of the registration portal.
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How to Apply
Full-time Students
Full-time students taking 9 or more credits per semester can apply through the Ontario University’s Application Centre (OUAC).
Part-time Students
Part-time students taking less than 9 credits per semester can apply using Laurentian University's part-time admission form.
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