Associate of Arts (Psychology) Degree
Overview
Complete the first two years of undergraduate science in psychology in a supportive, engaging environment at VCC. Earn an Associate Degree or credits that transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.
Not accepting applications at this time.
| Credential | Associate Degree |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | Part- or Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Program status | Closed |
| Credential | Associate Degree |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | N/A |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| PGWP | Not listed as eligible |
| Program status | Closed |
What to expect
Courses are presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and activities and may include the following, depending on the academic discipline and specific course objectives: lectures, class discussion, group work, guest speakers, films/videos, online and blended learning, demonstrations, case studies, field trips, laboratories, applied practical experiences and other approaches as determined by the instructor.
What you will learn
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret written, spoken, and/or visual texts from a variety of academic disciplines
- Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information collected through classroom presentations and individual research
- Construct effective essays, reports, and oral presentations that demonstrate an understanding of appropriate academic rhetorical strategies and research documentation
- Integrate knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines
- Apply general and specific disciplinary knowledge to solving problems in a classroom environment
- Work well independently and in teams
- Demonstrate effective computer skills to successfully complete academic projects
- Apply the knowledge and skills gained in the associate degree to higher-level study in third and fourth-year courses at a university or related institution
Program duration and maximum time for completion
The expected length of the program is 24 months. Most courses are offered during the VCC Academic Year, from September to April. Courses are also offered in the Summer Term, from May to August. There is the option of part-time studies, which would result in a longer time frame for completion of the credential. The maximum allowable time for students to complete the program is five years.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent
Notes:
- Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite courses leading to courses in the Associate degree (for example: a minimum grade of ‘B’ in English Studies 12 or equivalent is required to take ENGL 1100). See the requirements for each course.
- Specific post-secondary courses may be used to substitute for secondary school courses at the discretion of the appropriate departments.
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Program availability
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Courses
The Associate of Arts degree requires the successful completion of a minimum 60 credits that have assigned or unassigned credit at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, or the University of Northern British Columbia.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 university-transferable credits at the 1st and 2nd-year level. These must include a minimum of 18 credits in Arts at the second-year level taken in two or more subject areas (See Specific Requirements C1).
No course can be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements (for example, MATH 1120 as both a Math requirement and a First Year Science requirement).
Students can accumulate credits at more than one institution and have them count as transfer credits towards the Associate of Arts degree at VCC as long as they meet the general and specific requirements of the credential.
Registration in courses is open to any student who meets the requirements for the course, regardless of program. Students in Open Studies or another program can later apply to the Associate Degree program, using any previously completed eligible courses toward associate degree requirements. However, students will need to meet the admission requirements to the program in order to complete the Associate of Arts degree.
For further details about how a course is defined (e.g. arts/science/other, first-year/second-year, lab science/non-lab science etc.) please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca/learn-more-about/associate-degrees/
Students must complete:
A. 6 credits in first-year English
B. 9 credits in Science which shall include at least:
B1. 3 credits in Mathematics, Computing Science or Statistics
B2. 3 credits in a laboratory Science
C. 36 credits in Arts which shall include:
C1. A minimum of 18 credits in second-year Arts taken in two or more subject areas
C2. 6 credits in the Social Sciences
C3. 6 credits in Humanities (including the Creative and Performing Arts) other than English
D. 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas.
Total Program Credits: 60.0 (minimum)
Psychology Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English (6 credits) | 6 | |
ENGL 1100 | Academic Writing | |
or ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1001 | ||
ENGL 1200 | Introduction to Literature | |
or ENGL 1102 and ENGL 1002 | ||
| Math or statistics (3 credits) | 3 | |
MATH 1111 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| First-year Arts classes | 18 | |
PSYC 1100 | Psychology 1 | |
PSYC 1200 | Psychology 2 | |
INDG 1100 | Introduction to First Nations & Indigenous Studies | |
SOCI 1100 | Sociology 1: Intro to Sociology | |
SOCI 1200 | Sociology 2: Canadian Society | |
PHIL 1100 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| Second-year Arts classes (18 credits) | 18 | |
PSYC 2100 | Developmental Psychology | |
PSYC 2110 | Cognitive Psychology | |
PSYC 2300 | Psychological Disorders and Treatment | |
PSYC 2320 | Research Methods in Psychology | |
SOCI 2250 | Sociology of Families | |
PHIL 2100 | Philosophy of Science | |
| Lab science (3 credits) | 3 | |
BIOL 1100 | ||
or CHEM 1121 | ||
or PHYS 1100 | ||
or PHYS 1110 | ||
| Math or science (3 credits) | 3 | |
| Electives (9 credits) | 9 | |
ECON 1100 | Microeconomics | |
ECON 1200 | Macroeconomics | |
CRIM 1150 | Introduction to Criminology | |
Or other electives with department approval | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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