📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Psychology at Capilano University

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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses

English Requirement
Total credits: 6.00

Required:
ENGL English 100-Level 6.00 credits

18 Credits at 100-Level (not English) no more than six credits in any one subject area
Total credits: 18.00

Required:
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology I 3.00 credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology II 3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
Humanities Electives (PHIL 101, 110 or 120 recommended) 6.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
Humanities or Social Science Electives 100-Level 6.00 credits

Arts Courses 200-Level or higher - 2 subject areas
Total credits: 18.00

Required:
If PSYC 213 is used to fulfil the Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science requirement, an additional 3 credits from another 200-level Psychology course is required.

PSYC 212 Research Methods in Psychology 3.00 credits
PSYC 213 Statistical Methods in Psychology 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
If PSYC 225 is used to fulfil the Science course requirement, an additional 3 credits from another 200-level Psychology course is required.

PSYC 225 Biopsychology of Behaviour 3.00 credits
PSYC 230 Cognitive Psychology 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
PSYC 200 Social Psychology 3.00 credits
PSYC 207 Lifespan Development 3.00 credits
PSYC 222 Abnormal Psychology 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
PSYC Psychology 200-level 3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
200-Level Arts Elective (excluding Psychology) 3.00 credits

Science Courses
Total credits: 9.00

Required:
Laboratory Science Elective (BIOL 104 recommended), minimum 2 hour lab, excludes Computing Science and Applied Science; Students should take BIOL 112 if they wish to take BIOL 113) 3.00 credits
Mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics Elective (If PSYC 213 used for this requirement must obtain additional 3 credits in another 200-level Psychology) 3.00 credits
Science Elective (BIOL 113 recommended; or PSYC 225 - if used for this requirement, students must take an additional 3 credits 200-level Psychology course) 3.00 credits

Electives 9 credits of assigned or unassigned university transferable credit
Total credits: 9.00

Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
University Transferable Electives 9.00 credits
Total program credits: 60.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.

SEE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSES
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, appropriate to the course level (lower level or upper level), with awareness of the limits of their knowledge. (This accomplishes Goal 1 of the APA [American Psychological Association] assessment profile).
Use critical and creative thinking and scientific inquiry to analyze, evaluate and synthesize course materials and related information.
Identify and demonstrate the application of ethical reasoning, social responsibility and sensitivity to diversity in the research enterprise and the application of psychology.
Communicate effectively in written and oral modes.
Apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning and problem-solving, and use and interpret research methods and statistical analyses, with respect to issues in psychology.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,887 USD per year

17,774 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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