Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Psychology

Capilano University

Boost your chances of getting into graduate school with the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology (Honours) at CapU.If you've dreamed of a career as a clinical or counselling psychologist, behavioural scientist, or research psychologist, this is the place to start.As part of the program, you will complete a thesis that will allow you to develop and carry out a range of independent research projects in your field of interest.After completing your Honours degree, you'll be ready to join the workforce or start graduate studies in psychology.Learning outcomesDemonstrate knowledge of psychology’s 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.

Faculty of Arts and Sciences