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Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis Concentration Major

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Course Selection

Students should complete PSYC 100, 102 and 201 as soon as possible to gain better access to upper division PSYC courses. Students who plan a major in psychology should also complete PSYC 210 and 300 as soon as possible.

The department strongly recommends that students do not leave any of these required courses to the end of their degree. If a student is unable to obtain the required grade in PSYC 201, he or she will not be able to graduate with a major in psychology.

To enroll in psychology courses, students are required to meet the prerequisites or special instructions that may be stipulated for each. The listed prerequisites indicate the minimal background expected by instructors. See PSYC courses for details.

The department reserves one hundred per cent of all 300 and 400 division PSYC courses for approved psychology major, minor or honours students. Those who are not approved cannot enroll in these upper division courses until the open enrollment date.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete all of

and all of

* with a final course grade of C (2.0) or better.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 36 upper division PSYC units with a minimum psychology cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and psychology upper division CGPA of 2.0 (calculated on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV PSYC courses only), and which includes all of

PSYC 4XX (15) - Douglas College transfer units

and 11 additional upper division PSYC units

and completion of

* with a final course grade of C- (1.67) or better

No more than three Research Engagement or Directed Studies units may be applied to this program. No more than three PSYC Field School units may be applied to this program. A minimum of 21 upper division psychology units must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.

Research Engagement Course

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

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 courses at Douglas College which, upon successful completion with a CGPA of 2.00, 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 Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

• at least 60 units that must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
• at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
• at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
• satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
• an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and minimum CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0 across all units attempted in each subject that is a major, a joint major, a minor, or an extended minor. FASS Departments may define specific requirements for their respective programs.

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

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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.