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Dive into various psychology fields with the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology. This program teaches data interpretation, research techniques, neural functions and behavior, along with cognitive and clinical psychology, while enhancing analytical reasoning, writing, and verbal communication abilities valuable across multiple fields. Apply your knowledge through the optional Co-operative Education Program, which combines academic terms with compensated, full-time industry work. Gain income, practical experience, professional references, and resume-building opportunities before completing your studies. Co-op participation requires planning two semesters ahead, so we highly advise connecting with the Co-op Office early in your program.
Entry-Level Positions for AA Graduates include:
Administrative Support Specialist
Behavioral Intervention Specialist
Personal Care Attendant
Community Programs Organizer
Detention Officer
Event Management Professional
Immigration Services Caseworker
Employment Placement Specialist
Lab and Research Technician
Educational Inclusion Facilitator
Marketing Support Associate
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Aide
Community Outreach Specialist
Integration Services Administrator
Youth Services Counselor
Volunteer Program Director
Successful completion of 60 University Transfer (UT) credits as listed below
A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
All courses must be University Transferable - a University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the Research Universities - SFU, UBC (UBCV or UBCO), UNBC, or UVIC in the BC Transfer Guide
50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
Specializations are not noted on credentials but will be noted on the transcript
Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56