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Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis Concentration Honours
This honours program, offered jointly by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and Douglas College, provides students with comprehensive training in psychology and thorough training in applied behaviour analysis. The program consists of a minimum of 120 units including 60 upper division units, of which 35 are upper division PSYC courses from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, and 15 from Douglas College, seven upper division EDUC units, and at least three additional upper division units.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements
To apply, students will complete the application form on the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Psychology website.
Note that applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements are not assured of program admission. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV decisions are based on the student's academic record, potential, and suitability for the program as assessed by a review of the application.
Application deadline: June 1
To be admitted to this program, students must have the following
- Declared into the Psychology Major
- Completion of 75 units with a minimum CGPA of 3.33
- Completion of 15 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Psychology units with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of PSYC 300 and PSYC 301* with a minimum grade of B
- Approval and signature of a Psychology faculty member willing to supervise the Honours Project
- Submit a brief outline of their planned project
- Tri-Council Ethics Certificate or the Animal Care Services training (depending on the nature of the project)
*If the applicant does not have PSYC 301 completed before the application deadline, the following additional requirements must be met
- The applicant must have a letter from their supervisor acknowledging that the student will be completing PSYC 301 in the Fall term, that if the student fails to achieve a minimum grade of B, he or she will be withdrawn from the honours program, and indicating agreement to supervise the student under these conditions
- Have an UDGPA of at least 3.67
- Enroll in PSYC 301 in the Fall term concurrent with PSYC 490
Note that students are not guaranteed admission to the Honours Program. If denied, the student can appeal through the Psychology Undergraduate Steering Committee. Appealing students would submit the following two documents to the undergraduate advisor within the two weeks of receiving the rejection letter
- a letter of appeal
- a letter of support from your supervisor
After admittance to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's psychology major program, students then apply for admittance to Douglas College's Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis program. Upon completion of the Douglas College courses (described below) and upon transfer of these credits to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, students may apply to the psychology advisor for declaration of the bachelor of arts psychology major, concentration in applied behaviour analysis.
Continuation Requirements
To maintain enrollment in the honours program, the student must meet the following requirements
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA for all courses taken each term
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA for all Psychology courses taken each term
- Complete PSYC 301 with a minimum grade of B
- Satisfactory attendance at the graduate research seminar in the appropriate graduate area while enrolled in PSYC 490/499
- Continuing permission of the primary honours supervisor
Students who do not meet the requirements may be withdrawn from the program, but may apply for readmission to the program the following year.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Dinesh Ramoo Dinesh Ramoo |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An introduction to the procedures used in psychological research, and to the logic underlying them. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to research, the formulation of testable questions, the control of extraneous influences, the measurement of effects, and the drawing of valid conclusions from empirical evidence. Provides a background for senior psychology courses since it offers a basis for the critical evaluation and conduct of research. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or 102. Students with credit for PSYC 201 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Shawn Tan Shawn Tan |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W and BC high school Math 12 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or BC high school Math 11 with a minimum grade of B- (2.67) or any level MATH or STAT course with a C- (1.67) or FAN X99 taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV with a minimum grade of C (2.00). Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Richard Hohn |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and all of
Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.
Introduces students to the area of abnormal psychology. Topics include the definition and classification of pathological behavior, factors involved in the development of pathology, and evaluation of therapy outcome. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Shannon Zaitsoff |
TBD |
Considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception through middle childhood. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
* with a final course grade of C (2.0) or better
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 60 upper division units, of which 35 upper division ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV PSYC units with a minimum psychology cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and psychology upper division CGPA of 3.00 (calculated on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV PSYC courses only). These units must include
Trains students to evaluate critically important issues from the main areas of Psychology (e.g., Cognitive and Neural, Clinical, Developmental, History, Quantitative and Theoretical, Law and Psychology, Social)and to communicate their ideas clearly in written form. The content may vary in different offerings of the course. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W. Writing.
A continuation of PSYC 201 and 210. Provides extensions of the basic theory and methods of research design and data analysis. Includes discussions of the analysis of substantive problems, the choice of appropriate research designs, and special problems that arise in the analysis of psychological data. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 210 and a minimum CGPA of 2.67. Quantitative.
Examines the development of modern psychology from the founding of the first laboratories in the late 19th century to the present. The development and revisions of the major theoretical systems of psychology are examined from a comparative and critical perspective. Prerequisite: PSYC 201. Students with credit for PSYC 207 may not take this course for further credit.
An in-depth investigation of a topic in psychology, culminating in a critical literature review and the formulation of a research proposal. Prerequisite: PSYC 300 and 301, both with a minimum grade of 3.0.
and completion of
A review of theories of language acquisition and their relationship to child communication disorders. Topics include: theories of language acquisition; individual and developmental differences in language acquisition; language structure and use in children with diverse disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory disabilities and emotional and behavioral disabilities, interdisciplinary approaches to early intervention in the home, school and community. Prerequisite: EDUC 220 or PSYC 250 or LING 100. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
A study of conceptual and historic foundations of learning disabilities and an introduction to the methodologies of diagnosis and of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 or corequisite of EDUC 315 or 473. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
Section | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education |
* required for program admission, with a minimum grade of B
** together comprise the honours project and are completed only after completion of 90 units, with at least 20 units in upper division psychology courses
No more than six Research Engagement or Directed Studies units may be applied to this program. No more than six PSYC Field School units may be applied to this program. A minimum of 35 upper division psychology units must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
Research Engagement Course
Students will engage in research activities to advance their understanding of the Psychology research process. The student will find a research supervisor and will meet at least bi-weekly with the supervisor. Workload will be equal to or greater than that of a regular course, with each credit corresponding to 3 hours of work in the lab; research activities will be determined by the supervisor. Students may repeat this course for further credit. Variable units: 1, 2, 3. Graded on a pass/fail. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 60 units, a UDGPA of at least 2.5, and permission of the department. Tri-council ethics certificate.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD | |||
TBD | |||
TBD |
Enrollment enables an individual to work with psychological research in consultation with the supervising instructor.
The minimum requirement is completion of the Tri-council ethics certificate, PSYC 201, 60 units, an upper division GPA of at least 2.5, and departmental permission. Research Engagement students complete an application form from the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Psychology website with the intended instructor. This course can be repeated for additional credit with the same or different instructor.
Directed Studies Courses
Independent reading or research in topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a UDGPA of at least 3.0, and permission of the department.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
Independent reading or research in topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a UDGPA of at least 3.0, and permission of the department.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
Enrollment enables an individual or small group to work with a faculty member on a reading or research project of mutual interest.
The minimum requirement is an upper division GPA of at least 3.00, at least 60 units and department permission. Directed studies students complete an application form from the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Psychology website with the intended instructor. Each Directed Studies course must be with a different instructor.
Douglas College Requirements
Students also complete the following at Douglas College which, upon successful completion, will transfer to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV as PSYC 4XX (15)
DACS 5111 Disability in Context (3) or DACS 3430 ASD Across the Lifespan (3)
DACS 5112 ASD Community of Practice I (1.5)
DACS 5113 ASD Community of Practice II (1.5)
DACS 5121 Applied Behavior Analysis: Basic Principles (3)
DACS 5122 ABA: Behavioral Techniques (3)
DACS 5123 ABA Research and Applications (3)
Letters of Permission
See Courses at Other Institutions/Letters of Permission for information. The department does not normally approve letters of permission for enrolled ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students to complete PSYC 201, 210 and 301 at a different institution. Such permission may be granted for other courses. Enquire of the psychology undergraduate advisor.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) honours programs, students complete at least 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at leastÌý48 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
- at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
- students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.