BA in Psychology
Contact:
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information about the Psychology program, visit the Psychology Department in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.
Two-Year University Transfer Program
RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Four-Year Degree Completion
Years three and four of a University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts Psychology major degree can also be completed on the campus of RDC. See also the section entitled "University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts Completion at RDC".
For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.
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Through graduate studies in Psychology, students may become chartered psychologists, working in clinical settings with clients who have emotional problems or mental illness. They may also study to become research psychologists in one of the many areas of psychology. Graduates may also go on to professional studies in fields such as medicine, law, or business.
Psychology graduates generally have superior skills in problem solving, critical thinking, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, writing and communicating.
The Program
Psychology is the study of mental processes and behavior. RDC special interests include: memory and attention, social psychology, physiological psychology, and anomalous experiences.
Admission Requirements
University of Alberta
Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2
University of Calgary
Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- Sr PSYC from Foundation courses (12 credits)
- PSYC 312 (6 credits)
- Open Option (12 credits)
University of Lethbridge
Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
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- General Liberal Education Requirements (15 credits)
- Open Option (3 credits)
Suggested Year 2 Pattern