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Regulations
amended, effective September 1, 2009
Athabasca University's Psychology program is designed to develop or expand your knowledge of the broad field of psychology. Both the concentration and major degree programs will provide grounding in foundational courses central to psychology as a science. The programs also provide options for students to focus their studies in the applied areas at Athabasca University (i.e., Career Development, Inclusive Education, Counselling). Students who complete the degree will be prepared for general employment across a number of fields (business, management, government research, program evaluation, human services, law, etc.) and/or graduate studies in applied and basic programs.
Athabasca University has developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time
of their enrolment.
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| Requirements within the
120 credits required for the four-year BA with major. |
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45 credits in designated Psychology major
courses including 30 senior (300 or 400) level credits in designated
Psychology major courses, including 12, 400-level credits. The senior-level courses in the required core are included as part of these 30 credits. |
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Required Core Courses (15 credits) |
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| MATH 215 |
Introduction
to Statistics |
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| PSYC 289 |
Psychology
as a Natural Science |
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| PSYC 290 |
General
Psychology |
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| PSYC 375 |
History
of Psychology |
(3) |
| PSYC 304 |
Research Methods in Psychology *
Students who have obtained credit in PSYC 404 may not take PSYC 304. |
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A minimum of 15 credits selected from the following foundational courses.
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| PSYC 323 |
Developmental Psychology
Note: PSYC 228 and PSYC 323 are precluded courses (students can complete PSYC 228 or PSYC 323 but not both). Note that PSYC 228 can be used in the Psychology Electives area only, and cannot be used as a foundational credit. |
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| PSYC 355 |
Cognitive Psychology |
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| PSYC 356 |
Introduction to Personality Theories and Issues |
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| PSYC 379 |
Social Psychology |
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| PSYC 387 |
Learning |
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| PSYC 402 |
Biological Psychology |
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| PSYC 435 |
Abnormal Psychology |
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The remaining 15 credits may be completed by selecting additional foundational courses and/or courses from the following groups of electives: Psychology, Career Development, Educational Psychology, or Counselling. Students are encouraged to focus within an elective but may combine courses from two or more groups. Note that unspecified psychology credit for Psychology courses that are unavailable at AU and completed at other institutions, can be applied to the degree upon faculty approval.
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Psychology Electives |
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| PSYC 210 |
Experiential Learning in the Celebration of Diversity |
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| PSYC 228 |
Introduction
to Human Development
Note: PSYC 228 and PSYC 323 are precluded courses (students can complete PSYC 228 or PSYC 323 but not both). Note that PSYC 228 can be used in the Psychology Electives area only, and cannot be used as a foundational credit. |
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| PSYC 315 |
Psychology and the Mass Media |
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| PSYC 333 |
Sensation and Perception |
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| PSYC 340 |
Introduction to Applied Social Psychology |
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| PSYC 350 |
Adolescent Psychology |
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| PSYC 381 |
The Psychology of Adult Development |
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| PSYC 395 |
Psychology and Law |
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| PSYC 418 |
Special Projects in Psychology |
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| PSYC 426 |
Psychology of Families and Parenting |
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| PSYC 432 |
Psychology and the Built Environment |
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| PSYC 450 |
Drugs and Behaviour |
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Career Development Electives |
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| PSYC 205 |
Prior Learning Assessment and Portfolio Development
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| PSYC 300 |
Theories of Career Development |
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| PSYC 301 |
Career Development Resources in the Changing World of Work |
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| PSYC 401 |
Learning Through Life |
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| PSYC 405 |
Creating a Working Alliance
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| PSYC 441 |
Experiential Learning and Reflection Practice I |
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| PSYC 442 |
Experiential Learning and Reflection Practice II |
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| PSYC 443/444 |
Special Projects in Career Development |
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Educational Psychology Electives |
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| EDPY 351 |
Introduction to Exceptional Children |
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| EDPY 479 |
Introduction to Computer-based Instruction
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| EDPY/PSYC 389 |
An Introduction to Learning Disabilities |
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| EDPY/PSYC 400 |
Teaching and Managing the Child with Learning Difficulties
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| EDPY/PSYC 469 |
Principles of Psychological Assessment |
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| EDPY/PSYC 470 |
Consultation and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs |
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| EDPY/PSYC 471 |
Managing Behaviour Problems in the Classroom
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| EDPY/PSYC 476 |
Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs |
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| EDPY/PSYC 478 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Counselling Electives |
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| PSYC 345 |
The Psychology of Women |
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| PSYC 347 |
Introduction to Feminist Counselling |
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| PSYC 388 |
Introduction to Counselling
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| PSYC 406 |
Introduction to Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy |
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A maximum of three credits selected from the following courses maybe used as elective credit |
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| COMM 329 |
The Practice of Interpersonal Communications
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| CRJS 360 |
The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour |
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| HLST 320 |
Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals |
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| HRMT/ORGB 386 |
Introduction to Human Resource Management |
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| ORGB 319 |
Motivation and Productivity
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| ORGB 364 |
Organizational Behaviour |
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| PSYC 345 |
The Psychology of Women |
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Archived regulations
