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Your thoughts, feelings, actions, and brain function shape your identity and influence how you interact, work, and grow alongside others. Delve into psychology to uncover the scientific principles governing human behavior. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum examines subjects like visual cognition and the brain mechanisms underlying memory development. Your thoughts, feelings, actions, and brain function shape your identity and influence how you interact, work, and grow alongside others. Delve into psychology to uncover the scientific principles governing human behavior.
Psychology systematically investigates mental processes, emotional responses, and behavioral patterns, emphasizing the complex relationship between biological factors and environmental influences. This program introduces specialized psychological disciplines including social, cognitive, developmental, clinical, neurobiological, and health psychology, all framed within wellness concepts and innovative solution-finding approaches.
Practical learning experiences like community engagement and research applications provide direct opportunities to address challenges and drive meaningful societal change. The competencies gained through this program equip graduates for diverse career paths, advanced studies in psychology or allied fields, or admission to professional programs like law or medical school.
Work-integrated learning options vary according to your chosen specialization. Discover the range of hands-on learning possibilities at Red Deer Polytechnic through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.
Students applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program must have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)
Bio 30 (BIOL 095)
Math 30-1 (MATH 096)
Chem 30 (CHEM 095)
1 subject from Group A, B, or C
Group A
Aboriginal Studies 30
English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1
Social Studies 30-1
Language 30 or 35 (other than English)
Group B
Art 30
Art 31
Band 35
Choir 35
Dance 35
Drama 30
Music 35
Performing Arts 35A
Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.
Group C
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
Mathematics 31
Physics 30
Science 30
Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) or
Alternate Admission
Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: ELA 30-1 (ENGL 095)
BIO 30 (BIOL 095)
Math 30-1 (MATH 096)
Chem 30 (CHEM 095)
English Language Proficiency