About the course

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, thoughts, and feelings.

　　In the two-year Associate of Arts degree in Psychology at CapU, you'll explore topics including personality, motivation, and relationships.

　　You'll also examine how we develop and learn, how our social roles and culture affect us and the impact of stress and mental health issues.

　　After graduation, you can move the 60 credits in the associate of arts program straight into the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology program and complete your degree right here at CapU.

　　Learning outcomes

　　Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, appropriate to the course level (lower level or upper level), with awareness of the limits of their knowledge. (This accomplishes Goal 1 of the APA [American Psychological Association] assessment profile).

　　Use critical and creative thinking and scientific inquiry to analyze, evaluate and synthesize course materials and related information.

　　Identify and demonstrate the application of ethical reasoning, social responsibility and sensitivity to diversity in the research enterprise and the application of psychology.

　　Communicate effectively in written and oral modes.

　　Apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning and problem-solving, and use and interpret research methods and statistical analyses, with respect to issues in psychology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	North Vancouver
Summer (May), 2024	North Vancouver
Fall (September), 2024	North Vancouver
Spring (January), 2025	North Vancouver
Summer (May), 2025	North Vancouver
Fall (September), 2025	North Vancouver
Spring (January), 2026	North Vancouver
Summer (May), 2026	North Vancouver
Fall (September), 2026	North Vancouver
Spring (January), 2027	North Vancouver
Summer (May), 2027	North Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Capilano University

English language requirements

　　English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.

　　If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

　　Basic requirements

　　High school graduation

　　A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and two academic Grade 12 courses

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).

　　Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6.

　　International Baccalaureate students are eligible for admission on the basis of successful completion of the IB Diploma.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Capilano University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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