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BA Psychology, University of the Fraser Valley
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BA Psychology
The study of psychology will prepare you for a wide variety of employment and educational opportunities. Virtually every professional career avenue requires an understanding of psychological processes such as learning, remembering and forgetting, managing relationships, making decisions, maintaining health, and dealing with psychological distress.
Many people with careers in the fields of law, medicine, education, and business have backgrounds as psychology students. For others, the study of psychology is attractive because it, more than any other subject, enables them to understand their own lives and the behaviour of others with whom they interact.
Suitability and application
- B.C. Secondary school graduation or equivalent and
- Minimum of B in English 12, and a minimum of a B average on two other provincially examinable Grade 12 subjects.
If you've got some post-secondary studies completed, you need to follow Option Two, which requires:
- Completion of a minimum of 30 Arts/Science university-level credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.33 on all credits attempted, or
- Completion of a minimum of nine Arts/Science university-level credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better on all university-level credits attempted, or
- A B.C. Associate of Arts degree or UFV diploma in Liberal Arts,
Visual Arts, or Theatre. Students must achieve an average overall
grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses that could apply towards the diploma or associate degree.
For the purpose of Admissions, credits earned in the following disciplines will be considered: anthropology, art history, communications (CMNS 155 and above), criminology/criminal justice (excluding CRIM 201, 202, and 203), economics, English, film, geography, history, international studies, Latin American studies, mathematics/statistics, media and communication studies, modern languages, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, SCMS, theatre, and visual arts.
The remaining credit can be from:
- Any UFV course listed as a requirement for a current degreegranting program (with the exception of the BA in Child and
Youth Care, the BBA in Aviation, the BSc in Nursing, and the BSW),
or
- Any other course or practicum which has been reviewed by the
Arts Curriculum committee.
To date, some courses from Aviation, Communications, Library Technology, and Social Services and Social Work have been approved. For a list of acceptable courses and practica, it's best to contact the Bachelor of Arts advisor.
Check out our online calendar at www.ufv.ca/calendar or our website
at www.ufv.ca/psychology. Visit the download centre and download the application forms. You can then either mail your complete
application, along with the documents listed in the calendar and the 45 dollar processing fee to any UFV campus or centre or transmit it through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca.
Psychology careers
For example, if you're interested in the fields of medicine, nursing, and other allied health fields, you'll find relevant courses in such areas as lifespan development (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging), health psychology, and the biological bases of behaviour. Or maybe you're thinking about a career in law, criminology, education or social services - you can then take courses that examine the psychology of learning, memory, psychological assessment, and abnormal behaviour. Or if you want to pursue a career in government, business, and industry, your studies will be well supported by taking courses in social psychology, personality, and research methods.
Why study Psychology at UFV?
you may obtain an BA Honours in psychology, or you may simply take psychology courses for your general interest or as part of another program.
Also, UFV is a teaching-focused institution. Our smaller classes ensure a lower student-to-instructor ratio than classes at many of the larger institutions. This means that our faculty members are approachable and have the time to assist you. There are also opportunities to participate in research by completing directed studies courses or working directly with faculty on their ongoing research projects.
At UFV we also do our best to accommodate our students' crossdisciplinary interests by coordinating programs with other areas of study such as criminal justice, child and youth care, and other areas within the arts and sciences. Beginning with first-year courses and continuing through fourth year, the UFV Psychology department offers increasingly specialized courses in the major subject areas of psychology:
research design
- statistical analysis
- history and systems of psychology
- cognitive psychology
- developmental psychology
- social psychology
- biological bases of behaviour
- health and clinical psychology
- personality theory
Degree and diploma etc.
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University of the Fraser Valley
The University of the Fraser Valley is a fully accredited, public university that enrolls over 11,000 students per year, and lies nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The University has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission, with regional centres in Hope and Agassiz, and a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. In Fall 2007, UFV began development of a beautiful new 80-acre campus in the Canada Education Park along the historic Vedder River in Chilliwack.
The University of the Fraser Valley is a teaching university with a focus on excellence which offers 13 bachelor’s degrees, one applied master’s degree, and more than 80 certificate and diploma programs in applied and academic areas, including trades. The University believes that anyone who wants to go to university should be given a fair chance, so the admission policies are flexible, and UFV provides university prep courses and high school completion for those who aren't quite ready. Students can learn in a variety of ways: full-time, part-time, in-class, online, as part of a structured program or one tailored completely to their interests.
UFV is committed to providing exceptional post-secondary instruction and a nurturing learning environment for the students of the Fraser Valley and beyond. The University of the Fraser Valley is large enough to offer variety yet small enough to offer the personal attention that these students need to thrive. The small class sizes and focus on teaching allow them get to know their instructors and learn in a hands-on environment. The emphasis on applied research offers many opportunities for student researchers.
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University of the Fraser Valley
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33844 King Road
V2S 7M8 Abbotsford BC Canada 
Contact University of the Fraser Valley
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Phone no: 604-504-7441 
www.ufv.ca
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