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Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Arts
(Psychology)
Offered at Surrey Campus
Full- or Part-time
Start Date: September & January
Description
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology) is designed to prepare graduates with a knowledge base and skill set in the behavioural sciences that is much needed in a wide variety of workplace and community settings. Graduates will be prepared for employment in many types of today’s government and private sector jobs. Upon completion of the degree, students will also be prepared for further study at the graduate level.
Students can study either part-time (1 to 2 courses per semester) or full-time (5 courses per semester). Part-time seats may be limited. Full-time study is demanding.
Years one and two consist of the Associate of Arts degree with a specialization in psychology (see Associate of Arts program for requirements). In these first two years, students take courses in the humanities, social, and physical sciences, and develop skills and abilities essential for academic success.
Years three and four concentrate on applications of the behavioural sciences relevant to modern community and workplace settings. Three main areas of focus are: applied research, community services, and human factors.
Some unique features of this degree include:
Students will be able to participate in a workplace practicum coordinated by Kwantlen and co-supervised by faculty and employers in relevant fields of employment. This practicum placement will assist students in gaining workplace experience and in meeting potential future employers. The practicum can begin any time after the third year (following completion of PSYC 3200, 4200 and 4400).
Students interested in further study and graduate school can augment their knowledge and skills by taking an honours option. This involves taking two 3-credit courses in addition to the 120 credits required for the basic four-year degree. The two honours courses are PSYC 5000 Honours Thesis I and PSYC 5010 Honours Thesis II. The honours option can be taken during or after the fourth year.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology) was developed in consultation with employers throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge in a wide range of careers as program evaluators, research analysts, project consultants, human resources advisors, health planning consultants, to list only a few of the many types of positions.
Admission Requirements
An Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology (or equivalent) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 is required for entry to the third year of the new degree program.*
*Note: Where space permits students with less than a 3.0 CGPA (but not less than 2.67) may be considered on a case by case basis for admission.
In addition to Kwantlen’s standard application start date, students will be considered for admission based on the date their application is submitted. Third-semester students should apply on the condition they will have completed their AA degree by the fourth semester or by the end of the summer semester.
Students must also have completed:
PSYC 2300 with a grade of at least B (3.0)
PSYC 2400 with a grade of at least B (3.0)
PSYC 2330
PSYC 2385
Content
The Bachelor of Applied Psychology requires 120 credits of post secondary studies and 126 credit hours for the honours option. The initial two years consist of 60 credit hours based upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree specializing in Psychology.
To meet all the degree requirements, students must successfully complete:
Thirteen third and fourth year required PSYC and CMNS courses.
Four third and fourthyear PSYC electives are required from a current selection of nine. These can be chosen in relation to one’s area of focus.
Three additional electives, one of these electives must be a third or fourth year liberal education course
Fulfill the 18 credits liberal education component for all degrees. These credits must be completed within the 120 credits of post secondary studies and may have been fulfilled within the Associate of Arts degree.
PSYC 5000 and PSYC 5010 (for honours option)
Year 3 and 4 - Required courses
PSYC 3200 I/O Psychology
PSYC 3300 Applied Statistics II
PSYC 3400 Applied Research I
PSYC 3500 Interpersonal Relations I
PSYC 3600 Health Psychology
PSYC 4200 Human Factors and Ergonomics
PSYC 4400 Applied Research II
CMNS 3100 Tech Writing
PSYC 4000 Practicum *
PSYC 4100 Tests & Measurements
PSYC 4500 Interpersonal Relations II
PSYC 4700 Cultural Psychology
PSYC 4800 Professional Issues
* The workplace Practicum PSYC 4000 can be incorporated into any semester after completion of Year 3 and the completion of PSYC 3200, 4200 and 4400.
Year 3 and 4 - Psychology electives (4 required courses)
The four PSYC electives in years three and four can be chosen in relation to one’s area of focus. The following are some suggested combinations of electives. Students however are not restricted to these selections and are free to select any combination of the current selection of nine electives.
Applied Research
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 3970 Community Psychology
PSYC 3930 Consumer Psychology
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
Community Services
PSYC 3910 Neuropsychology
PSYC 3920 Aging
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 3970 Community Psychology
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
PSYC 4910 Rehabilitation Psychology
Human Factors
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 3950 Cognitive Ergonomics
PSYC 3930 Consumer Psychology
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
PSYC 4920 Human Factors in Computer Interface Design
Liberal Education Electives:
three credits of first year English
six credits of liberal education from courses or parts of courses from within the core discipline,
three credits of which must be third or fourth year liberal education
nine credits of liberal education from outside of the core discipline
Students must achieve at least 60 credits in the third and fourth year of the program to total 120 credits minimum for the degree. Therefore, if some of the liberal education electives were completed within the first two years of the program, students will need to complete two additional courses. Suggested course selection is as follows:
Applied Research
MRKT 1199 Basic Marketing I
Community Service
BIOL 1160 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 1260 Anatomy and Physiology II
PSYC 2350 Psychopathology
PSYC 2450 Clinical Psychology: Psychotherapy
PSYC 2315 Brain and Behaviour
Human Factors
CBSY 2305 Advanced Microcomputer Applications
PSYC 2375 Perception
CISY 2314 Database Management Systems
More Information
Please contact Admissions at: 604.599.2000 or Educational Advising department at:
Surrey: 604.599.2044
Richmond: 604.599.2600
Langley: 599.3213
Psychology department 604.599.2311or e-mail:advisor@kwantlen.bc.ca
Psychology Faculty
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