Associate of Arts Psychology

Associate Degree

TYPE:	Part Time Full Time
LENGTH:	2 year
CAMPUS:	Burns Lake - Fort St. James - Mackenzie - Prince George - Quesnel - Vanderhoof
FEES:	Check fee schedule
START DATE:	Spring 2020 - Spring 2021
DELIVERY:	Alternate Delivery Some courses are available online

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Fall 2020 Program Offerings

See the list University Studies & Career Access courses for Fall offerings and in-person requirements. All in person laboratory components will be conducted with physical distancing and other necessary safety measures.

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Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychology provides a wealth of insight into people's thoughts, feelings, and actions, both in personal and professional life.

A background in psychology can be just as useful for understanding ourselves and our relationships as it can be for advancing to the next level in your education and career, whether in psychology or in one of the many fields that apply psychology.

Careers and opportunities

Psychology is a strong foundation for a wide range of careers, including:

Counselling
Coaching
Criminology
Management
Marketing
Education and training
Health and wellness

Associate degrees from CNC transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with CNC advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

What you'll learn

By studying psychology, you'll learn to:

Understand human behaviour
Conduct research
Analyse statistics

Associate of Arts Psychology Courses

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists attempt to determine causes for behaviour and try to find answers by exploring biological and environmental influences. Some psychologists perform research in laboratories while others work in social organizations, but both are attempting to find solutions to real world problems. As well, many psychology graduates use their education to embark on careers in law, health care, criminology, business, and education.

Required Courses

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH
ENGL-103	Composition & Style	3	15 weeks
PSYC-101	Introduction to Psychology I	3	15 weeks
PSYC-102	Introduction to Psychology II	3	15 weeks
PSYC-202	Research Methods in Psychology	3	15 weeks
PSYC-201	Statistics for Social Sciences	3	15 weeks

English Elective

ENGL 103 Composition and Style
3 additional credits 100-level UT English

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH

Humanities Requirement

6 credits in Humanities (including Creative and Performing Arts other than English)

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH

One of:

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH
PSYC-207	Introduction to Psychological Disorders	3	15 weeks
PSYC-209	Biological Psychology	3	15 weeks
PSYC-210	Intro to Cognitive Psychology	3	15 weeks

Arts Electives

3 additional credits of second year psychology

9 credits credits in Arts at the second year level taken in two or more subject areas.

6 additional credits in Arts courses (Social Sciences or Humanities)

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH

Science Elective

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH

One of:

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH
BIO-104	Biology for Humanities and Social Sciences II	3	15 weeks
BIO-103	Biology for Humanities and Social Sciences I	3	15 weeks

Electives

9 Credits

Electives in Arts, Sciences or other areas

100 level or higher

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	LENGTH

Locations & Dates

CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.

START DATE	CAMPUS	DELIVERY	LENGTH
Fall 2020	Prince George	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Fall 2020	Burns Lake	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Fall 2020	Fort St. James	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Fall 2020	Mackenzie	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Fall 2020	Quesnel	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Fall 2020	Vanderhoof	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Spring 2020	Prince George	Alternate Delivery	2 years
Spring 2021	Prince George	Alternate Delivery	2 years

Entry Requirements

You’ll need one of the following:

Successful completion of Grade 12 (with English 12 or English 12: First Peoples)
ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate
GED Certificate
Completion of Grade 11 with an outstanding academic record in the year of application.

Note 1: It is recommended high school students consult their counsellors to ensure they select the most appropriate high school courses for their chosen career paths.

Note 2: Students who received less than a “B” grade in English 12 or its equivalent are strongly encouraged to select English 103 as their first English course.

Note 3: Students applying for admission to MATH 101, CSC 109, Phys 101 or Chem 111 who obtained a “C+” or less in Principles of Math 12 (interim grade) or Math 050 must first register in MATH 100.

Note 4: The GED certificate meets the general admission requirements but does not meet specific program or course prerequisites.

Note 5: You will need to comply with the prerequisites of specific courses you select.

Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.

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Please check the Fee Schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.