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Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis Concentration Major

Bachelor of Arts

This program, offered jointly by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and Douglas College, provides students with comprehensive training in psychology and thorough training in applied behavior analysis.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements

To be admitted to this program, students must complete

  • PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
  • PSYC 102 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
  • PSYC 210 Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)

and must obtain a final course grade of C (2.0) or better in

  • PSYC 201W Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4)

The above requirement applies to courses transferred from other institutions as well as to courses completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. 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 admission to the Douglas College program (described below), students may apply to the psychology advisor for declaration of the bachelor of arts psychology major, concentration in applied behaviour analysis.

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

PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology I (3)

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
Dinesh Ramoo
Dinesh Ramoo
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology II (3)

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.

PSYC 201W - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4) *

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
Distance Education
Shawn Tan
Shawn Tan
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 210 - Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)

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
Richard Hohn
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and all of

PSYC 221 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)

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.

PSYC 241 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)

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
Shannon Zaitsoff
TBD
PSYC 250 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)

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 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 300W - Critical Analysis of Issues in Psychology (4) *

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.

PSYC 356 - Developmental Psychopathology (3)

Examines theoretical approaches, research findings, and treatment outlooks concerning problems and disorders in childhood development. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 241 and 250.

or PSYC 359 - Developmental Disabilities (3)

Developmental disorders and disabilities. Topics include genes and environment, peer and parent-child relationships, social attitudes, diversity, ethical issues, and behavioural therapies. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and PSYC 250 (or PSYC 241). Students who have credit for PSYC 391, Selected Topics in Psychology:Developmental Disabilities, may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Vanessa Fong
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 371 - Intervention: Process and Outcome (3)

Reviews the major approaches to psychological intervention in terms of theory, practice and outcome evaluation. The course will examine both the scientific and practitioner components of intervention. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 241. PSYC 270 (or 370) is recommended.

PSYC 4XX (15) - Douglas College transfer units

and 11 additional upper division PSYC units

and completion of

EDUC 315 - Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition (3)

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
Distance Education
EDUC 422 - Learning Disabilities (4)

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
Distance Education

* 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

PSYC 393 - Research Engagement (0)

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
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

PSYC 493 - Directed Studies (3)

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
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 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

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.