Athabasca University

What you'll study

The program requires a minimum of 90 credits with at least 54 senior-level (300/400) credits overall and 36 credits in the Psychology concentration, including 24 senior-level concentration credits. Students must complete core psychology and related courses totaling at least 15 credits and at least 12 credits from designated foundational psychology courses; the remaining 9 concentration credits are electives.

• Required core courses (15 credits): an introductory statistics course chosen from MATH 215, MATH 216, or SOCI 301; PSYC 289 Psychology as a Natural Science; PSYC 290 General Psychology; PSYC 375 History of Psychology; PSYC 304 Research Methods in Psychology.
• Foundational courses (minimum 12 credits): select from PSYC 323 Developmental Psychology (note PSYC 228 is precluded with PSYC 323), PSYC 355 Cognitive Psychology, PSYC 356 Introduction to Personality Theories and Issues, PSYC 379 Social Psychology, PSYC 387 Learning, PSYC 302 Biological Psychology, PSYC 435 Abnormal Psychology.
• Electives (9 psychology credits): any PSYC course (including those listed above) or at most one course from CRJS 360 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour, ORGB 327 Leadership, or ORGB 364 Organizational Behaviour.

Program structure constraints include a maximum of 45 credits in any one discipline, up to 24 credits in applied studies and/or science, junior-level (200) credits of 36, preparatory (100) credits of 6, maximum 15 junior-level credits in one discipline, and up to 6 PLAR credits. A minimum of 30 credits must be earned through Athabasca University to meet residency requirements.

Entry requirements

The program requires a minimum of 60 credits for enrolment and students with a prior degree must enrol in the Bachelor of Arts (4-year) program under second undergraduate degree rules. Students complete the program regulations in force at their enrolment date. English writing skills must be met by holding credit in ENGL 255, or achieving a B- (70%) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level, or by receiving credit for an English course with a B- or better.

Career prospects

Graduates gain transferable skills relevant to employment in business, management, government research, program evaluation, human services, and law. The credential is intended as a broadly marketable undergraduate qualification; students aiming for graduate study in psychology should expect to undertake additional coursework beyond the three-year degree.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Specific scholarships and funding are not listed in the programme text. Prospective students should consult Athabasca University's financial aid and awards pages for scholarships, bursaries, and other funding opportunities and confirm any eligibility restrictions tied to program residency or course load.