5 Healthcare Associate of Arts Programs in Canada

NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) prepares students for entry into health-related degree programs, with an emphasis on the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The two-year Associate Degree (Health Studies) provides broad coverage across the Arts and Sciences while introducing students to nursing as a career and meeting UNBC's core prerequisite requirements in the social sciences, English, Indigenous studies, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology, and statistics. Students who complete NLC's Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) with UNBC's grade requirements have an optimal transfer pathway into the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (Please see the NBNP webpage for more information) and will be included among NLC students who have first claim to a designated number of seats each year. The partnership between NLC and UNBC enables prospective Registered Nurses to complete their post-secondary education in the north, for employment in the north.

The Associate of Arts Degree – Psychology provides students with a foundational understanding of psychological principles, theories, and practices. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and effective communication. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in various fields or continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related disciplines. The program also prepares students for further studies in counselling, social work, and education.

The Associate of Arts (Psychology) Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree and includes a customizable concentration in psychology, which allows students to explore different areas in psychology, including cognitive and abnormal psychology, data analysis, research methodology, and the scientific basis of human behaviour.

Learn the science, history and theories of Psychology and explore the fundamentals behind the science of human behaviour. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. In the two-year Associate of Arts degree in Psychology at CapU, you'll explore topics including personality, motivation, and relationships.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology allows students to build a foundation in the field of psychology and prepared them to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Students will learn the history and theories of psychology while developing critical thinking, written and verbal skills that will carry over to various careers and disciplines. Students will be able to explore various areas in psychology such as research methods, data analysis as well as social, cognitive, eco, child and biological psychology.