Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Promoting physical and psychological health
Start in September, January or May!
天美传媒 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.
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What's an Associate Degree?
An associate degree is a听two-year academic program听made 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 provides听some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.
天美传媒's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choose听the 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 is听a tremendously varied field.听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 get听a 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's听听program.
Work experience option
As an Associate Degree student, you can听gain 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 at 天美传媒 by joining the Student Psychology Club鈥攎eeting 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 天美传媒.听Learn more.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What you'll learn
天美传媒 offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology; during the听two-year, 20-course program听you'll study psychology, English, and a variety of arts courses.听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 have听a definite learning path, but with room to explore听along the way. You'll be well-prepared for success if you choose to continue with further post-secondary studies.
You may also choose to听take听psychology courses听as electives听to satisfy university transfer requirements for many other 天美传媒听programs.
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听
$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.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听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.
Admission requirements
One of:
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...
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Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your classes contact听artsci@camosun.ca or the program chair.听
Faculty/staff profile
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Faculty/staff profile
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Kristina Andrew
Instructional Assistant & Instructor Psychology - On Leave
andrew@camosun.ca
250-370-3195
Fisher Building
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![Randal Tonks](/sites/default/files/2021-02/Tonks-2013%20%281%29.jpg)
Randal Tonks
Psychology Instructor, Activity Instructor: Tai Chi
tonks@camosun.ca
250-370-3197
Ewing Building
Faculty/staff profile
![Anneke van Alderwegen](/sites/default/files/2021-02/van-alderwegen-anneke.jpg)
Anneke van Alderwegen
Instructor, Psychology
vanAlderwegen@camosun.ca
250-370-3107/ 4463
Fisher Building and Liz Ashton Campus Centre
Faculty/staff profile
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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.听
Contact information
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International students please contact 天美传媒 International