FAQ's
What is Psychology? What careers do Psychology courses lead to?
See our Careers page, and our Orientation to Psychology page.
What courses do I take to transfer to a major in Psychology at another university? Are all your Psych courses university transferable?
Yes, all our Psychology courses are university transferable .You can take the first 2 years of your B.A. in Psychology at Capilano then transfer to one of the other universities for your third and fourth year. Check the online Capilano Calendar for a list of our courses & their descriptions. Also, you can check the BC Transfer Guide for specific universities. If you complete all the required courses in the program, you can also obtain an Associates of Arts degree with a Concentration in Psychology (see below).
What Psychology courses are you offering this year?
Check the Psychology Courses page to see the first and second year courses we plan to offer in the current and next semester.
What are the requirements for an Associates of Arts degree with a Concentration in Psychology?
This program is designed to stand alone as a two-year degree program or to facilitate direct transfer to 3rd year university Psychology programs. Check the Associates of Arts degree with a Concentration in Psychology for further information. To graduate with this degree, make sure you are on track with your course requirements. You will need to take Psyc 100, 101, 212, 213, and 203, and one of 230 or 225, and one of 220, 222, 200, or 204. Check the online Capilano Calendar for the course descriptions.
What pre-requisites do I need to take Psyc 213 (Statistical Methods in Psychology)? Do I need Math 12?
No - as of January, 2007, our Math requirements have been revised. You will need a grade of 70% on Math 11 to take Psyc 213. (Also PSYC 100 and 101).
What do I do if the course I want to take is full?
There is a waitlisting system for Registration. Read the Web Registration Step by Step Tutorial for advice on how to waitlist for classes.
Can I take Psyc 101 if I haven't taken Psyc 100?
No, you must take Psyc 100 first before you can take any other Psychology course. For a full review of Introductory Psychology required by many programs you will need both PSYC 100 and PSYC 101. PSYC 101 is also a pre-requisite for many of our 2nd year courses.
What are the Admission Requirements ? Do I need to take a TOEFL test? How do I apply?
Go to the "How to Apply" link (left side of this page). To take a Psychology course, you must apply to be accepted as a student in the Arts & Sciences, or University Transfer program at Capilano University. Once accepted as an Arts & Sciences student, you then register online for your Psychology courses, beginning with Psyc 100.