Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30am — Camosun’s campuses are CLOSED on Feb. 4 due to heavy snowfall and challenging road conditions being reported throughout the region. All classes and services will be closed for the day.
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Camosun offers academic psychology and applied psychology in the form of introductory interpersonal relations and counselling courses. We're focused on teaching and helping you gain the knowledge and skills that will make it possible for you to continue with university studies or with a career.
What's an associate degree?
An associate degree is atwo-year academic programmade up of 20 university-level courses. It is a stand-alone provincial credential you can list on your resume, as well as a good option to consider if you plan to continue your education to complete a university degree.
The associate degree program providessome flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.
Camosun's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choosethe right courses to meet your educational goals. With this assistance, you will be able to make informed choices to ensure the courses you select will be usable for the specific university program you'd like to pursue.
A career in psychology
Psychology isa tremendously varied field.Psychologists can counsel, conduct research, assist business, industry and community, study social development, promote physical and psychological health through careers in private and public practice.
In BC, you must have a doctoral degree in psychology to become a registered psychologist. Beginning your studies with an associate degree is the perfect way to geta solid foundation in psychology, whether your goal is a graduate degree or a career in a related field. This AD can also lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University'sDz.
Work experience option
As an associate degree student, you cangain practical work experience through Co-op or an Internship. Work terms may be paid or unpaid, and are available after you've completed at least eight courses.
Choose between one four-month internship or two work terms with co-operative education.
Student Psychology Club (temporarily on hold)
You'll find support and encouragement throughout your studies by joining the Student Psychology Club—meeting other students in a social environment featuring guest speakers and activities that include movies, field trips, conferences, socials and excellent preparation for resume creation, scholarship applications, and admission to universities after Camosun.Learn more.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
An Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology; during thetwo-year, 20-course programyou'll study psychology, English, and a variety of arts courses.This two-year, 20-course program will give you a biopsychosocial grounding in the study of psychology.
As an associate degree student, you will have access to excellent academic advice; you'll havea definite learning path, but with room to explorealong the way. You'll be well-prepared for success if you choose to continue with further post-secondary studies.
You may also choose totakepsychology coursesas electivesto satisfy university transfer requirements for many other Camosunprograms.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
$7,431 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree, Internship designation
$8,204 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree, Co-op designation
$8,894 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
