PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology I (3)
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology II (3)
PSYC 201W - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4) with a grade of C (2.0) or better
and complete
PSYC 210 - Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4) or
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) or
BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)
COURSE SELECTION
Students should complete PSYC 100, 102 and 201 as soon as possible to gain better access to upper division PSYC courses. Students who plan a joint major in psychology should also complete PSYC 210.
The psychology department strongly recommends that students do not leave any of these required courses to the end of their degree. If a student is unable to obtain the required grade in PSYC 201, he or she will not be able to graduate with a joint major in psychology.
To enroll in psychology courses, students are required to meet the prerequisites or special instructions that may be stipulated for each. The listed prerequisites indicate the minimal background expected by instructors.
The psychology department reserves one hundred percent of all 300 and 400 division PSYC courses for approved psychology major, joint major, minor or honours students. Those who are not approved cannot enroll in these upper division courses until the open enrollment date.
Grade Requirements
In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the Beedie School of Business requires a minimum 2.30 overall SFU Business course grade point average for entry into all 300 and 400 division business courses.
A minimum 2.30 overall SFU Business course grade point average is required for graduation from a business major, joint major, or double degree program.
Regarding business requirements, for a course to be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite, or for a lower division requirement, or for a core course to be accepted in a student’s program in business, a student must have obtained a minimum grade of C- (C minus).
Letters of Permission
The Beedie School of Business and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences do not normally approve letters of permission for students already enrolled at Simon Fraser University.
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 120 units, as specified below.
Business Requirements
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete all of
BUS 217W - Critical Thinking in Business (3)
BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)
BUS 254 - Managerial Accounting I (3)
BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
and one of
BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)
PSYC 210 - Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
and one of
ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)
ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
and one of
ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
and one of
MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3)
and one of*
ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)
ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)
ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)
ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)
ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)
ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)
PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)
WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)
WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)
WL 105W - World Literature Lab (3)
*Any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.
CORE COURSES
Students complete all of
BUS 303 - Business, Society and Ethics (3)
BUS 312 - Introduction to Finance (3)
BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)
BUS 393 - Commercial Law (3)
BUS 478 - Strategy (3) ^
and one of
BUS 374 - Organization Theory (3)
BUS 381 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)
BUS 360W is recommended but not required. BUS 360W will be waived as a prerequisite for 400 division business courses for those in approved business joint programs, provided that an alternative approved upper division W course is in progress, or has been completed. Students should consult with a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor for further information on obtaining a waiver.
BUS 360W must be completed at Simon Fraser University in accordance with the WQB requirements.
^ Must be completed at Simon Fraser University
BUSINESS 400 DIVISION REQUIREMENT
Students must complete at least one 400 division BUS course worth a minimum of three units (excluding BUS 478 and practicum courses), chosen from the human resource management concentration listed under the business major program.
BUSINESS CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENT
Students may choose to complete one or more business concentrations by meeting the concentration requirements listed on the business major page of the calendar.
Psychology Requirements
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Students complete all of
PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology I (3)
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology II (3)
PSYC 201W - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4) *
PSYC 210 - Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4) or STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) or BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)
PSYC 260 - Introduction to Social Psychology (3)
and one of
PSYC 221 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSYC 241 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSYC 250 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYC 268 - Introduction to Law and Psychology (3)
PSYC 280 - Introduction to Biological Psychology (3)
*With a final course grade of C (2.0) or better.
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Students complete 21 units in upper division psychology courses.
No more than three Research Engagement or Directed Studies units may be applied to this program. No more than three PSYC Field School units may be applied to this program. At least 11 upper division psychology units must be completed at Simon Fraser University.
RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT COURSE
PSYC 393 - Research Engagement (0)
Enrollment enables an individual to work with psychological research in consultation with the supervising instructor.
The minimum requirement is completion of the Tri-council ethics certificate, PSYC 201, 60 units, an upper division GPA of at least 2.5, and departmental permission. Research Engagement students complete an application form from the SFU Psychology website with the intended instructor. This course can be repeated for additional credit with the same or different instructor.
DIRECTED STUDIES COURSES
PSYC 493 - Directed Studies (3)
Enrollment enables an individual or small group to work with a faculty member on a reading or research project of mutual interest.
The minimum requirement is an upper division GPA of at least 3.00, at least 60 units and department permission. Directed studies students complete an application form from the SFU Psychology website with the intended instructor.
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