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Do you understand the bigger picture? Our liberal arts studies help you critically explore aspects of human society and civilization, including history, social sciences and geography. With the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice, we continue to offer you specialized learning options where you’ll learn in smaller groups with personalized instruction, supported by research activities.
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Pursue a career in the behavioural sciences in areas such as research and analysis, human resources, health policy, program evaluation and more. Includes practicum.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Degree / Honours degree | 4 yr | Full |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
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| Third Year Entry: Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology (or equivalent); GPA 3.0; PSYC 2300 & 2400-B; completion of PSYC 2330, 2385. | |||||
Prepare for a career in community-based justice initiatives emerging within community agencies and traditional youth justice, policing and correctional agencies. Build a foundation in social sciences, law and criminal justice. Includes practicum.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Degree / Honours degree | 4 yr | Full Part (limited) |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
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| Third year entry: Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology (or equivalent); GPA 3.0. | |||||
Our respected, innovative faculty expose learners to leading-edge theory and research in a range of disciplinary areas, leading to a traditional undergraduate degree in Criminology.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Degree | 4 yr | Full Part |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
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First Year: English 11–B; Principles of Math11–C or Applications of Math 12 -C |
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The major in General Studies allows students to create an individualized program of study that best contributes to their specific interests.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Degree | 4 yr |
Full Part |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
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First Year: English 11–B; Principles of Math11–C or Applications of Math 12 – C |
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This traditional degree focuses on typical core areas in psychology, such as neuroscience, developmental psychology, social and cognitive psychology and the psychology of disorders.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/ Honours Degree |
4 yr |
Full Part |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
First Year: English 11–B; Principles of Math11–C or Applications of Math 12 –C |
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The double minor allows students to study within a traditional undergraduate Arts program. Select two of: Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. Third and fourth year Mathematics to launch September 2007.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Degree | 4 yr |
Full Part |
Sept Jan |
Surrey* | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
First Year: English 11–B; Principles of Math11–C or Applications of Math 12–C |
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The two-year associate degrees allow you to enter third year university studies at Kwantlen or other institutions. The Associate of Arts General Studies option is for students who have not selected a major area of study.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Associate Degree |
2 yr |
Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Langley Richmond Surrey |
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| Entry Requirements | |||||
General admission requirements apply. |
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Programs offer you transferable courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Music, providing bridging options to further your studies.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Diploma Certificate |
2 yr (D) |
Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Langley Richmond Surrey |
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| Entry Requirements | |||||
General admission requirements apply. |
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Prepare for a major in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law, Social Work, Social and Behavioural Sciences, as well as employment in all areas of the justice system.
Designation Earned |
Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(S) |
Campus | |
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| Diploma Certificate |
2yr (D) |
Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Langley Richmond Surrey |
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| Entry Requirements | |||||
General Admission Requirements Apply. |
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*First and second year courses are offered at our Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campuses.
Faculty of Arts student Aleksandra Dudkewicz (pictured above) is working towards her Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology alumna, Celina Maria Vergel de Dios, says the dedication of her instructors at Kwantlen helped her to succeed and to pursue her educational goals. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at UBC. Another Kwantlen Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology graduate, Joseph Comeau, received a $17,500 scholarship from the Social Sciences, Humanities and Research Council of Canada, which he is using to pursue graduate studies at SFU.