Associate of Arts Psychology

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Psychology degree provides a comprehensive foundation in the scientific study of mind and behavior, preparing graduates for further education or careers in counseling, coaching, criminology, management, marketing, education, and health and wellness. The program includes core courses in psychology, statistics, research methods, and composition, along with science, humanities, and social sciences requirements. Graduates are eligible for preferential admission to public universities and university-colleges in British Columbia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Associate of Arts in Psychology degree provides a foundation in the scientific study of mind and behavior.
• It offers a comprehensive understanding of human thoughts, emotions, and actions, both personally and professionally.
• Graduates are prepared for further education in psychology or related fields, as well as careers in counseling, coaching, criminology, management, marketing, education, and health and wellness.
• The degree is recognized by public universities and university-colleges in British Columbia and allows for preferential admission.

Outline:

Core Courses:

• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Statistics for Social Sciences
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Composition & Style

Science Requirement:

• 3 credits of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, or Physics with a laboratory component
• 3 additional credits of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, or Physics

Humanities Requirement:

• 6 additional credits in Humanities

Social Sciences Requirement:

• 6 credits in Social Sciences (in addition to 15 credits in Psychology)

Electives:

• 3 additional credits of 100-level English
• 3 additional credits of 200-level Psychology
• 9 additional credits in Arts, Sciences, or other areas

Careers:

• Counseling
• Coaching
• Criminology
• Management
• Marketing
• Education and training
• Health and wellness