Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Concentration
Athabasca University · CanadaBachelor's36 monthsENonline
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (3-year) with a Psychology Concentration from Athabasca University is designed to enhance critical and creative thinking through a broad range of social, political, and cultural studies. This program aims to broaden perspectives on local and global affairs, encourage community involvement, and prepare students for lifelong learning and diverse occupations. The Psychology program specifically develops or expands knowledge in the field, providing grounding in foundational psychological science. Graduates gain applicable skills and knowledge for general employment in various fields, including business, management, government research, program evaluation, human services, and law.
Curriculum
Total credits: 90. Minimum 54 senior (300 or 400) level credits, 36 credits in the concentration (24 senior-level). Required courses (15 credits): an introductory statistics course (MATH 215, MATH 216, or SOCI 301), PSYC 289, PSYC 290, PSYC 375, and PSYC 304. Foundational courses (minimum 12 credits): PSYC 323, PSYC 355, PSYC 356, PSYC 379, PSYC 387, PSYC 302, PSYC 435. Elective courses (9 credits): any PSYC course, with a maximum of one from CRJS 360, ORGB 327, or ORGB 364. Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.
Career outcomes
Graduates gain useful skills and knowledge applicable to general employment across a number of fields, such as business, management, government research, program evaluation, human services, and law. Note: This three-year degree is not primarily aimed at providing direct access to graduate-level studies, often requiring an additional year of study for that goal.