Psychology / Psychologie
Glendon's psychology professors are actively involved in almost all areas of the field, providing you with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics including neuropsychology, crime and the justice system, perception, psychological injury and law, prejudice and aging, with the experts in those fields.
Small classes, hands-on experience
Considering medical school or graduate studies? Professors will get to know you better in small classes, which can result in more academic support and stronger reference letters. You’ll apply your learning in our perception lab and through local and international internships, practicums, research assistantships, and part-time jobs with locations including the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Sunnybrook Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
Les professeurs à Glendon sont actifs dans presque tous les domaines de la psychologie, ce qui vous permet d’explorer un vaste éventail de sujets dont la neuropsychologie, les actes criminels et le système juridique, la perception, les blessures psychologiques et la loi, les préjudices et le vieillissement.
Petites classes et expérience pratique
Vous envisagez de faire des études de médecine ou des études supérieures ? Dans nos petites classes, les professeurs apprennent à bien vous connaître, si bien que vous pourriez recevoir davantage de soutien académique et des lettres de recommandation plus convaincantes. Vous pourrez mettre en pratique vos connaissances dans notre laboratoire sur la perception, lors de stages locaux ou à l’étranger, dans des postes d’assistant de recherche, ou dans des emplois à temps partiel au Centre Baycrest pour soins gériatriques, à l’Hôpital Sunnybrook et au « Toronto Rehabilitation Institute ».
Program Details
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Degrees Offered
Fall Entry
Winter Entry
Summer Entry
Ways to Study
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Psychology
- Critical Thinking
- Heredity and Society
- a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course or a discipline course taught in your second language)
- Math, Biology, or Computer Science (BSc students only)
Possible Career Paths
- psychologist
- professional counsellor
- human resources professional
- public relations consultant
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsBA
- French 30
BSc
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
iBSc
- French 30
BA
- French 12
BSc
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
iBSc
- French 12
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Terminale Anglais
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
- Terminale Anglais
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- Terminale Anglais
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBSc
- Terminale Anglais
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
BSc
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
iBSc
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBSc
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
BSc
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
iBA
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
iBSc
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Grade 12 French
BSc
- Grade 12 French
iBA
- Grade 12 French
iBSc
- Grade 12 French
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
BSc
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
iBSc
- Senior-level French
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBSc
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Twelfth Year French
BSc
- Twelfth Year French
iBA
- Twelfth Year French
iBSc
- Twelfth Year French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBSc
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
BSc
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
iBA
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
iBSc
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
BA
- French 40S
BSc
- French 40S
iBA
- French 40S
iBSc
- French 40S
BA
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
BSc
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
iBA
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
iBSc
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
BA
- French 3200 or 3201
BSc
- French 3200 or 3201
iBA
- French 3200 or 3201
iBSc
- French 3200 or 3201
BA
- French 12
BSc
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
iBSc
- French 12
BA
- French 30
BSc
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
iBSc
- French 30
BA
- French 30
BSc
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
iBSc
- French 30
BA
- 4U French
BSc
- 4U French
iBA
- 4U French
iBSc
- 4U French
BA
BSc
iBA
iBSc
BA
BSc
iBA
iBSc
BA
BSc
iBA
iBSc
BA
- French 621
BSc
- French 621
iBA
- French 621
iBSc
- French 621
BA
- Grade 12 French
BSc
- Grade 12 French
iBA
- Grade 12 French
iBSc
- Grade 12 French
BA
- French 30
BSc
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
iBSc
- French 30
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
BSc
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
iBSc
- Senior-level French
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
BA
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBSc
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
BSc
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
iBSc
- Senior-level French
BA
- French 12
BSc
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
iBSc
- French 12
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