Associate of Arts in Psychology - Pre-Bachelor's program

Douglas College

If you’re planning to get a bachelor’s degree in psychology, the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology - Pre-Bachelor's program is ideal for you. You’ll focus on psychology classes while also expanding your education with courses from other disciplines. This will develop your critical-thinking, writing and oral communication skills, needed in many disciplines and careers. Explore different areas in psychology, including data analysis, research methods, brain and behaviour, as well as cognitive and abnormal psychology. Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.Entry-Level Careers for AA Grads include:Administrative Officer / AssistantBehaviour Support Worker / InterventionistCaregiverCommunity Activities / Services CoordinatorCorrectional OfficerEvent Planner / CoordinatorImmigration Case ManagerJob DeveloperLaboratory / Research AssistantLearning Inclusion Support WorkerMarketing AssistantMental Health and Addictions Support WorkerOutreach WorkerSettlement and Integration Services Program OfficerYouth WorkerVolunteer Coordinator