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LENGTH OF STUDY:
> Years The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the associate of arts degree in

psychology. Courses should be chosen only after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.
ACCREDITATION:

Associate of Arts Degree Year 1
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CAMPUS:
Course Name Credit
Castlegar Campus
ENGL 110 College Composition On Campus 3
Have you ever wondered why we think, feel or act PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I On Campus 3
as we do? MATH SCI Mathematical Science Elective for Arts On Campus 3
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and HUMANITIES Humanities Elective On Campus 3
behavior and psychologists seek to understand all : : :
aspects of human thought, experience and action. For GSC = ial ideo lett On Carre 3
example, psychologists interested in decision making Total 6
might investigate the roles of reason or superstition SEMESTER 2
in the choices people make. Other psychologists Course Name Credit
might focus on factors that influence emotions
ranging from uncontrollable rage, paralyzing fear, and ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature On Campus 3
suicidal depression to passionate desire and ecstatic PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology II On Campus 3
joy. Psychologists are interested in the circumstances
that might motivate an individual to risk their own LAB SCI Laboratory Science Elective On Campus 3
life to save others at one moment and commit acts of HUMANITIES Humanities Elective On Campus 3
great cruelty at another. Finally, psychologists apply SOC SCI Social Science Elective On Campus 3
insights gained through research to practical issues
such as treatment of mental illness, increasing job Total 15
satisfaction, reducing prejudice, increasing recovery Year 2
from brain injury, preventing crime, and developing
youth programs that enhance self-esteem and SEMESTER 3
achievement. .
Course Name Credit
With your two-year associate of arts degree in Sy
psychology you will get most, if notall, of the PSYC 200 Biological Psychology On Campus 3
requirements to enter third year of a major or PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Requirement: PSYC 230 or PSYC 240 On Campus 3
honours psychology degree program. Complete a ARTS IL Second Year Arts Breadth Requirement On Campus 3
specified two years (approximately 60 credits) of (Excluding Discipline)
courses with us, and then finish your degree at the ; ;
university of your choice. OPEN SCI Science Elective On Campus 3
UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
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— Psychology Flexible Pre-Major: this program will
ensure you have completed the first and second- SEMESTER 4
year psychology courses required to enter into a Course Name Credit
psychology major at the third-year level. PSYC 202 Research Methods On Campus 3
— Psychology Associate of Arts degree: PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Requirement: PSYC 231 or PSYC 241 On Campus 3
complete the majority of your first two years : : [a
of a psychology major. ARTS IL Second Year Arts Requirement (Including Discipline) On Campus 3
Following completion of the associate of arts program UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3
in psychology, students will understand and be able UAS ELECT General UAS Elective On Campus 3
to explain major concepts, theoretical perspectives,
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empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
This will include content related to developmental
psychology, mental illness and biological psychology.
Students will also be able to apply critical and
creative thinking; skeptical inquiry; and the scientific
approach to solve problems related to behavior and
mental processes. They will know how to seek and
evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims

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