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Faculty of Arts: Social Sciences

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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Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology

Pursue a career in the behavioural sciences in areas such as research and analysis, human resources, health policy, program evaluation and more. Includes practicum.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
Degree / Honours degree 4 yr

Full
Part
(limited)

Sept
Jan
Surrey*

Entry Requirements

Third Year Entry: Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology (or equivalent); GPA 3.0; PSYC 2300 & 2400-B; completion of PSYC 2330, 2385.

Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice

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.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
Degree / Honours degree 4 yr Full
Part
(limited)
Sept
Jan
Surrey*
Entry Requirements
Third year entry: Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology (or equivalent); GPA 3.0.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

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.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
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
Third Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 Level or equivalent, 60-Credits, and other requirements apply.

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

The major in General Studies allows students to create an individualized program of study that best contributes to their specific interests.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
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
Third Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 Level or equivalent, 60-Credits, and other requirements apply.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

This traditional degree focuses on typical core areas in psychology, such as neuroscience, developmental psychology, social and cognitive psychology and the psychology of disorders.

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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
Third Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 Level or equivalent, 60-Credits, and other requirements apply.

Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor

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.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
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
Third Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 Level or equivalent, 60-Credits, and other requirements apply.

Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, Criminology, General Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

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
Associate
Degree

2 yr

Full
Part
Sept
Jan
May
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Entry Requirements

General admission requirements apply.

Arts

Programs offer you transferable courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Music, providing bridging options to further your studies.

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Start Date(S)

Campus
Diploma
Certificate

2 yr (D)
1 yr (C)

Full
Part
Sept
Jan
May
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Entry Requirements

General admission requirements apply.

Criminology

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.

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Designation Earned

Length Type (Full or Part Time)

Start Date(S)

Campus
Diploma
Certificate

2yr (D)
1yr (C)

Full
Part
Sept
Jan
May
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Entry Requirements

General Admission Requirements Apply.

*First and second year courses are offered at our Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campuses.