Program Highlights
Start a career helping others in the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology degree program at Capilano University.
A degree in psychology is one of the most popular credentials for students today because of its flexibility.
You’ll learn in small classes from professional faculty, with each instructor having a specialized area of expertise.
Courses focus on areas of psychology theory and research. These include classes in biological psychology, social, cultural, and personality differences, cognition, human development, mental health and well-being and applied psychology.
You'll also have a chance to learn about emerging areas in the field, with some new courses including Indigenous Psychology, Community Psychology and Drugs and Behaviour.
If you're searching for a career that builds communities and brings people together, this four-year degree is the place to start. Contact us today for more information.
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychology’s content domains, key concepts, principles and themes.
- Apply their knowledge of psychology in applied settings; to social issues; and in their everyday life.
- Use scientific reasoning and psychological information literacy to interpret psychological phenomena.
- Demonstrate innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving and incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
- Apply scientific methodologies and data analysis to interpret, design and conduct psychological research.
- Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility and apply ethical standards in psychological science and practice.
- Demonstrate competence in communication and effective writing and presentation skills.
- Apply their knowledge, skills and social cognition in teamwork, leadership, and project management and demonstrate self-efficacy, self-regulation and a meaningful professional direction.
Admission Requirements
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 Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology must ensure they complete the requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Degree Framework along with the program major requirements listed below.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 57.00
Program Notes
Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts Framework and Cap Core requirements in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
Students may obtain a Concentration in Applied Psychology by completing PSYC 430 and 9.00 credits from the Applied Psychology group as their Upper-Level Electives requirement.