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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.

Your BA can lead to many career options, including education, health and social services, as well as graduate studies in psychology.

You鈥檒l 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.

Some new courses include Indigenous Psychology, Community Psychology and Drugs and Behaviour.

You'll gain skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking, effective writing and presentations. You'll also boost your soft skills, learning how people think, feel, learn, and develop.

As you complete your degree, you can take part in work-integrated learning opportunities. These include work practicums, which help ensure you have experience when you graduate.

If you're searching for a career that builds communities and brings people together, this four-year degree is the place to start.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of psychology鈥檚 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.