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Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003. Bachelor of Applied Arts (Psychology)DescriptionThis exciting new degree 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. Upon completion of the degree, they will also be prepared for further study at the graduate level. Students can study either part-time (2 to 3 courses per semester) or full-time (5 courses per semester), and should be aware that this program is demanding. 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). 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 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 RequirementsAn 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) ContentWithin the context of the liberal education outcomes, all degrees require at least 18 credits in liberal education:
These 18 credits may include up to six credits of liberal education from courses or parts of courses from within the core discipline(s) of the degree as adjudicated by the Liberal Education Curriculum Committee. The degree requires 120 credit hours of post-secondary courses and 126 credit hours for the honours option. Years one and twoThe 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 4Required 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 three 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 Tech Writing 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 yearPSYC 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 TimetableYear 3 - fallPSYC 3400 Applied Research I PSYC 3200 Industrial and Organizational Psyc. PSYC 3300 Applied Statistics II CMNS 3100 Tech Writing Year 3 - springPSYC 4400 Applied Research II PSYC 4200 Human Factors & Ergonomics PSYC 3500 Interpersonal Relations I PSYC 3600 Health Psychology Year 4 - fallPSYC 4100 Tests and Measurement PSYC 4500 Interpersonal Relations II PSYC 4800 Professional Issues Year 4 - springPSYC 4700 Cultural Psychology PracticumThe workplace Practicum PSYC 4000 can be incorporated into any semester after completion of Year 3. Selection of ElectivesRecommended year 1 and 2 electives: Year 1 and 2 electives to be considered by students interested in continuing into 3rd and 4th years of the degree are listed below. These could also be used as additional 3rd and 4th year courses. Areas of focusApplied ResearchMRKT 1199 Basic Marketing I Community ServiceBIOL 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 FactorsCBSY 2305 Advanced Microcomputer Applications PSYC 2375 Perception Year 3 and 4 electivesThe 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 ResearchPSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training PSYC 3970 Community Psychology PSYC 3930 Consumer Psychology PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation Community ServicesPSYC 3940 Adult Education and Training PSYC 3970 Community Psychology PSYC 3920 Aging PSYC 3960 Program Evaluation PSYC 3910 Neuropsychology PSYC 4910 Rehabilitation Psychology Human FactorsPSYC 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 Component
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12 credits of Lib. Education outside PSYC, from parts A, B,
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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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