Department of Psychology Psychology Course Planning Guide
University Transfer
Most of our courses are university transferable. However, students are responsible for confirming their selection of university transfer courses with their chosen university destinations, as transfer details can vary slightly from institution to institution. Please check the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer website for specific transfer details at www.bctransferguide.ca.
Course Planning
Langara Associate of Arts in Psychology
The Langara Associate of Arts in Psychology is a two-year program designed to offer focus and direction to prospective psychology majors and minors. When successfully completed, the general and specific requirements will prepare students for entry into the third-year level of most university psychology programs.
Here is a guide detailing the minimum psychology courses you need to successfully complete the program. Click here for further details.
*Additional 2000-Level Credits
Students may take any two of the following 2000-level courses for their additional six credits:
- PSYC 2318 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
- PSYC 2322 Social Psychology
- PSYC 2323 Health Psychology
- PSYC 2324 Developmental Psychology (Early Childhood)
- PSYC 2325 Personality
- PSYC 2326 Psychological Disorders and Mental Health
- PSYC 2329 Forensic Psychology
- PSYC 2331 Neuroscience
- PSYC 2333 Applied Behavioural Neuroscience
- PSYC 2341 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC 2413 History of Psychology
- PSYC 2424 Developmental Psychology (Middle Childhood and Adolescence)
- PSYC 2425 Developmental Psychology (Adulthood and Aging)
- PSYC 2426 Psychotherapy
Students are encouraged to use the course paths below to help them select courses based on their intended transfer institution.
Note: In order to take PSYC 2320 and PSYC 2321, students must obtain a minimum C+ in both PSYC 1115 and PSYC 1215. Students must also meet one of the following math prerequisites to register for PSYC 2321: a minimum "C" grade in Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 12, or Pre-calculus 12; an "S" grade in MATH 1150; a satisfactory score (code 053) on the Statistics Diagnostic Test (SDT); or a 055 or higher on the Math Diagnostic Test (MDT).
SFU Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology
The SFU Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology requires the following lower-division psychology courses.
For more information on the minimum number of credits needed and other requirements for transferring to SFU, click here. For more information on the SFU Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, click here.
UBC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology
The UBC Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology requires the following lower division psychology courses.
For more information on the minimum number of credits needed and other requirements for transferring to UBC, click here. For more information on the UBC Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, click here.
Students wishing to complete an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology at Langara will need to complete an additional six-credits (two courses) of PSYC 2318, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2329, 2331, 2333, 2341, 2413, 2424, 2425, and 2426. Students should be aware that some of these courses are delivered as third-year courses at UBC. While students will still receive unassigned credit at UBC for these courses, students may need to repeat the course at UBC if it is a required course for their degree. Students are encourage to review the UBC Psychology degree requirements to plan their courses.
Capilano University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Block Transfer)
Students that complete the Associate of Arts in Psychology at Langara with a minimum GAP of 2.0 can complete their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Capilano University (CapU). This transfer agreement is designed to lead to direct entry to 3rd year at CapU.
The minimum psychology courses required for transfer are below. Students also need to complete the specific and general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology. Click here for further details.
*Tip: Make your transfer smoother
Students may take any two of the approved 2000-level PSYC courses for their additional six credits. However, we encourage students to take PSYC 2331 (Neuroscience) or PSYC 2341 (Cognitive Psychology), as these may be required for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CapU.
Click the following links to find out more information on the course requirements for a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Psychology at CapU:
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Still have questions? Email the Psychology Student Advisor (email below) for more information on Psychology program options and courses.
