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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nipissing University

Program Overview

Students can choose between the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree programs when they study Psychology at Nipissing University. The main difference between the two degree options is in the electives you choose. BA students will take humanities and social science elective courses (e.g., English, Philosophy, Criminal Justice, Sociology, and History), while BSc students will take electives from the sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics). The BSc program offers the possibility of adding a Certificate in Neuroscience when certain courses are combined with an Honours thesis in a Neuroscience area. The BA program offers a Certificate in Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention -- Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Students must complete 120 credits, with a minimum overall average of 60%, and satisfy one of the following:Honours Specialization:Must complete 60 credits in the honours specialization, including at least six credits at the 4000 level (according to details provided in the Program Requirements section);Must achieve a minimum honours specialization average of 70% (based on the best 60 credits which meet all of the honours specialization requirements);to exceed a maximum of 42 credits at the 1000 level (with the exception of the Child and Family Studies program where the maximum is 48 credits);Not exceed a maximum of 84 credits in one discipline (may not have the same four-letter code);Must complete six credits from each the following areas:Humanities (Group I)Social Sciences (Group II) and/or Professional Studies (Group IV)Sciences (Group III)Must successfully complete ACAD 1601 within the first 60 Nipissing credits. ACAD 1601 will count towards three credits of the Humanities (Group 1) requirement.

Career Options

  • Psychologist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Social worker
  • Counselor
  • Educational psychologist
  • Human resource manager
  • Teacher
  • Research roles

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