Associate of Arts (Psychology) Degree

Diploma: Associate Degree

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Not accepting international students at this time

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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.

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Program availability

Not currently available.

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

Course List
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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1155 East Broadway
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