Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Area of Study
Arts & Humanities
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Open to International
Yes
Length
2 years
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Promoting physical and psychological health
Start in September, January or May!
Camosun offers academic psychology and applied psychology in the form of introductory interpersonal relations and counselling courses. We're focused on teaching and helping you gain the knowledge and skills that will make it possible for you to continue with university studies or with a career.

What's an Associate Degree?
An associate degree is a two-year academic program made up of 20 university-level courses. It is a stand-alone provincial credential you can list on your resume, as well as a good option to consider if you plan to continue your education to complete a university degree.
The Associate Degree program provides some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.
Camosun's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choose the right courses to meet your educational goals. With this assistance, you will be able to make informed choices to ensure the courses you select will be usable for the specific university program you'd like to pursue.
A career in psychology
Psychology is a tremendously varied field. Psychologists can counsel, conduct research, assist business, industry and community, study social development, promote physical and psychological health through careers in private and public practice.
In BC, you must have a doctoral degree in psychology to become a registered psychologist. Beginning your studies with an associate degree is the perfect way to get a solid foundation in psychology, whether your goal is a graduate degree or a career in a related field. This AD can also lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program.
Work experience option
As an Associate Degree student, you can gain practical work experience through Co-op or an Internship. Work terms may be paid or unpaid, and are available after you've completed at least eight courses.
Choose between one four-month internship or two work terms with co-operative education.
Student Psychology Club
You'll find support and encouragement throughout your studies at Camosun by joining the Student Psychology Club—meeting other students in a social environment featuring guest speakers and activities that include movies, field trips, conferences, socials and excellent preparation for resume creation, scholarship applications, and admission to universities after Camosun. Learn more.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What you'll learn
Camosun College offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology; during the two-year, 20-course program you'll study psychology, English, and a variety of arts courses. This two-year, 20-course program will give you a biopsychosocial grounding in the study of psychology.
As an associate degree student, you will have access to excellent academic advice; you'll have a definite learning path, but with room to explore along the way. You'll be well-prepared for success if you choose to continue with further post-secondary studies.
You may also choose to take psychology courses as electives to satisfy university transfer requirements for many other Camosun programs.
Tuition and fees
Estimated tuition fees
Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
$7,140* (domestic)
$31,080** (international)
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree, Internship designation
$7,928* (domestic)
$32,680** (international)
Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree, Co-op designation
$8,592* (domestic)
$34,280** (international)
*Figures are approximate. Tuition estimates are for the entire program. Tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
**International tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September, January or May intake.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.
Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
One of:
- C+ in English 12
- C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
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Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your classes contact artsci@camosun.ca or the program chair.
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Denise Iacobucci
Instructor, Psychology
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Cate Pelling
Instructor, Psychology
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Michael Pollock
Instructor, Psychology
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
School of Arts & Science
International students please contact Camosun International