The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology - Pre-Bachelor's is a program designed for students who want to move on to a bachelor's degree in psychology at Douglas or other institution. Students explore different areas in psychology, including data analysis, research methods, brain and behaviour, as well as cognitive and abnormal psychology. This associate of arts degree also gives students a broad background in courses across the arts. This foundation will help students develop critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills needed in many disciplines and careers. A specialization in Psychology will prepare students with core coursework needed to continue on to complete a bachelor's degree in psychology. The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology - Pre-Bachelor's fulfills the course requirements for the first 60 credits (2 years) of the Douglas College BA in Applied Psychology. Students accepted into the AA Psychology Pre-Bachelor's program will receive priority registration.
Graduation Requirements:
Course Requirements:
To complete an Associate of Arts Degree with a Specialization in Psychology, Pre-Bachelor students must complete:
The following Psychology courses are required for Admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology:
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An Introduction to Psychology I |
3.00 |
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An Introduction to Pyschology II |
3.00 |
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Data Analysis in Psychology |
3.00 |
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Research Methods in Psychology |
3.00 |
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Two of the following: |
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Biological Bases of Behaviour |
3.00 |
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Abnormal Psychology |
3.00 |
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Cognitive Psychology |
3.00 |
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The following are the general requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at any BC college:
* English courses include courses in written Communications and Creative Writing that transfer to one of the BC Research Universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UVIC or UNBC) as English credit. A maximum of 3 credits can come from such an equivalent; at least 3 credits must be earned in an actual ENGL course so-named. For purposes of the Associate of Arts degree, English courses cannot be counted as Humanities courses.
** Arts courses are available in the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Performing Arts, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. To confirm whether a course is designated as "humanities" or "social sciences," check the Associate of Arts degree graduation checklist. Economics courses are Arts courses. Arts courses may also include Mathematics courses.
Definitions:
A course is defined by the subject for which it is granted transfer credit at one of the research universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UNBC, or UVIC).
For detailed information you should meet with an Academic Advisor.
Co-operative Education Option:
Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
* Equivalent or more advanced courses also may fill this requirement.
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