Psychology
Program Description
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. Psychologists investigate how underlying psychological, biological, and social processes give rise to how we think, feel, and behave. Psychologists apply this knowledge to resolve real-world problems. As scientists, psychologists conduct research in many settings ranging from laboratories to the real world. As practitioners, psychologists solve personal, social, and practical problems through the application of scientific findings from research.
Students can complete one or two years of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Keyano College.
Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
The following outcomes are based on the APA GUIDELINES FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR.
Graduates from the program will have developed the following outcomes (relative to one or two years of study) to enable them to successfully transfer and complete a psychology degree:
- Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
- Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes. Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
- Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
- Students will develop insight into their own and others’ behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
- Students will emerge from the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.
Program Structure
The following program description lists suggested Year 1 patterns only. For Year 2 course patterns, consult with a Student Advisor.
BACHELOR OF ARTS | |||
University of Alberta | |||
Course |
Course Title |
Credits | |
6 credits of Junior English |
6 | ||
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 | ||
Individual and Social Behaviour |
3 | ||
Introductory Sociology |
3 | ||
Introduction to Applied Statistics |
3 | ||
12 credits chosen from Arts Core courses/option (consult the Credit Calendar) | |||
University of Calgary | |||
Course |
Course Title |
Credits | |
6 credits of Junior English |
6 | ||
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 | ||
Individual and Social Behaviour |
3 | ||
12 credits Core courses/options (consult the Credit Calendar) | |||
6 credits Open Options (consult the Credit Calendar) | |||
University of Lethbridge |
|||
Course |
Course Title |
Credits | |
6 credits of Junior English |
6 | ||
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 | ||
Individual and Social Behaviour |
3 | ||
18 credits General Liberal Education requirements/options (consult the Credit Calendar) | |||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | |||
University of Alberta | |||
Course |
Course Title |
Credits | |
6 | |||
Introduction to Cell Biology |
3 | ||
Introduction to Biodiversity |
3 | ||
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 | ||
Individual and Social Behaviour |
3 | ||
6 credits COMSC, MATH, STAT | |||
6 credits CHEM or PHYS | |||
University of Lethbridge |
|||
Course |
Course Title |
Credits | |
6 | |||
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 | ||
Individual and Social Behaviour |
3 | ||
18 credits General Liberal Education requirements/options (consult the Credit Calendar) | |||
Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.