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Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology)
Description
This is an exciting new degree which has been validated by industry, psychology practitioners and sister universities. 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. Also, upon completion of the degree, they will be prepared for further study at the graduate level.
Students can study either part time or full time. Full time is considered 5 courses per semester, and students should be aware that this program is demanding. Part time is defined as 2 to 3 courses per semester (part time seats may be limited).
Years one and two consist of the Associate of Arts degree with a specialization in psychology (see Associate of Arts program for requirements). These first two years expose students to 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 and 4200).
Students interested in further study and graduate school can augment their knowledge and skills by taking an honours option. This involves taking two additional 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 and PSYC 5010 Honours Directed Studies. The honours option can be taken during or after the fourth year.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology) has been 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. 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.
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)
Content
The degree requires 120 credit hours of post-secondary courses and 126 credit hours for the honours option.
Years 1 and 2
The initial two years consist of 60 credit hours based upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree specializing in Psychology (Psych 1100, 1200, 2300, 2330, 2400, 2385 - refer to Associate of Arts for details).
Years 3 and 4
Required 3rd and 4th year courses are listed below. Students will choose 3rd and 4th year electives to support specific or general areas of focus: (Applied Research, Community Service and Human Factors). Four Psychology electives are required from a current selection of nine.
Year 3 required courses:
PSYC 3400 Applied Research I
PSYC 4400 Applied Research II
PSYC 3200 I/O Psychology
PSYC 4200 Human Factors and Ergonomics
PSYC 3500 Interpersonal Relations I
PSYC 3300 Applied Statistics II
PSYC 3600 Health Psychology
CMNS 3100 Project Management
Year 4 required courses:
PSYC 4500 Interpersonal Relations II
PSYC 4700 Cultural Psychology
PSYC 4100 Tests & Measurements
PSYC 4000 Practicum
PSYC 4800 Professional Issues
Psychology electives - 3rd and 4th yr
PSYC 3970 Community Psychology
PSYC 3910 Neuropsychology
PSYC 4910 Rehabilitation Psychology
PSYC 3920 Aging
PSYC 3930 Consumer Behaviour
PSYC 3950 Cognitive Ergonomics
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 4920 Human Factors in Computer Interface Design
Suggested Timetable
Year 3 Fall
PSYC 3200 Industrial and Organizational Psyc.
PSYC 3300 Applied Statistics II
PSYC elective 3rd or 4th yr.Year 3 Spring
PSYC 4400 Applied Research II
PSYC 4200 Human Factors & Ergonomics
PSYC 3500 Interpersonal Relations I
PSYC 3600 Health Psychology
PSYC elective 3rd or 4th yr.Year 4 Fall
PSYC 4100 Tests and Measurement
PSYC 4500 Interpersonal Relations II
PSYC 4800 Professional Issues
PSYC elective 3rd or 4th yr.one other electiveYear 4 Spring
PSYC 4700 Cultural Psychology
LBED 3rd or 4th yr. coursePSYC elective 3rd or 4th yr.two other electivesPracticum
The workplace Practicum PSYC 4000 can be incorporated into any semester after completion of Year 3.
Recommended year 1 and 2 electives:
First and second year electives to be considered by students interested in continuing into years three and four of the degree are listed below. These could also be used as additional 3rd and 4th year courses.
Areas of focus
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
ApplicationsPSYC 2375 Perception
Year 3 and 4 electives
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 electives.
Note: Students focusing on Applied Research or Human Factors might want to consider adding:
CISY 2314 Database Management Systems
Applied Research
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 3970 Community Psychology
PSYC 3930 Consumer Psychology
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
Community Services
PSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training
PSYC 3970 Community Psychology
PSYC 3920 Aging
PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation
PSYC 3910 Neuropsychology
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 DesignLiberal Education Component
Criteria
Courses
12 credits of Lib. Educ. outside PSYC, from parts A, B, or C
Part A: any first or second year English, Humanities, Sciences or Social Science course
Part B: ANTH 1110, SOCI 1125, HIST 1101; 1102; 1113; 1114; 1119; 1120; 1145; 1146; 2300, PHIL 1100; 1106; 1107; 1110; 1120; 1145; 1150; 1155, BIOL 1160
Part C: ANTH 1220;1229; 1230; 1240; 1260; 1275; SOCI 1225; 1230; 1235; 1240; 1250; 1255; 1270; 1280; 2300; 2310; 2320; 2345; 2385, HIST 2304; 2305; 2307; 2310; 2312; 2327; 2328; 2335; 2360, PHIL 2110; 1211; 1250, BIOL 1260
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