BSc in Psychology
Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson
Program Information
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Two Year University Transfer Program
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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
RDC offers the first two years of studies toward specialization and honors BSc Psychology.
Transfer Features
The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities. The courses you select must meet the program requirements of the university chosen.
Admission Requirements
- Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. ELA 30-1
c. Mathematics 30-1
d. Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
e. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Math 31 recommended)
OR
2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. ELA 30-1
c. Mathematics 30-1
d. Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
Program Content (Please note these credits are U of A credits.)
University of Alberta (Honours or Specialization)
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2 (Honors)
Suggested Pattern Year 2 (Specialization)
University of Calgary (Please note these credits are U of C credits.)
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2
- PSYC 312 (6 credits)
- 4 Senior Psychology courses (12 credits)
- 4 Breadth Requirements (12 credits)
University of Lethbridge (Please note these credits are U of L credits.)
Suggested Pattern Year 1
- PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits)
- 3 Electives (Sciences recommended) (9 credits)
- 2 Fine Arts or Humanities Requirements (6 credits)
- 3 Social Science Requirements (9 credits)
Suggested Pattern Year 2
- PSYC 312 (6 credits)
- PSYC 375/PSYC 341 (6 credits)
- 4 Electives (Sciences recommended) (12 credits)
- 2 Fine Arts or Humanities Requirements (6 credits)
Program Cost Estimates