Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology

Douglas College

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology is a third-year entry program for people who have completed 60 credits of undergraduate coursework, which is usually completed through an Associate of Arts in Psychology. In this program, you'll complete at least 30 upper-level credits in psychology, gaining essential knowledge in psychological theory and research. You'll also get 45 hours of field experience as well as valuable practice with psychology computer tools and lab time. Volunteer opportunities with the Douglas Psychology Society are also available. Career opportunities include:Academic Advisor / TutorAddictions CounsellorAdvertising CopywriterCareer CoachCase ManagerChild/Youth Protection WorkerCommunity Relations OfficerCredit CounsellorConflict MediatorData AnalystEmployment CounsellorFundraiser / Development OfficerHospice CoordinatorHousing ManagerHuman Resources AdvisorImmigration/Border OfficerIndigenous CounsellorLaboratory/Research ManagerMarket ResearcherMilitary PersonnelProbation/Parole OfficerProgram Coordinator/EvaluatorPsychiatric Rehabilitation WorkerPublic Relations SpecialistPsychologist AssistantTechnical Writer

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences