Trinity Western University

BA in Psychology

In a world of mounting pressures and uncertainty, there is a need for competent, compassionate professionals who work to bring healing to others.

You don’t have to look very far to see that alleviating human suffering in our world involves complexities and challenges.

TWU’s BA in Psychology will give you an in-depth understanding of human experience and behaviour. You will not only gain a wealth of academic knowledge but also receive training on how to help the individuals you work with to understand themselves and others.

Whether your career goals are in social work, mental wellness, counselling, education, advocacy, or in the corporate sector—or whether you want to pursue graduate studies—the BA in Psychology will give you the preparation you need.

You can complete this interdisciplinary, practical degree fully online on a customized schedule in consultation with your advisor.

Come experience the most flexible degree completion program in Canada.

Why Psychology?

For communities and organizations to thrive, people’s mental and emotional needs must be met in an intentional, methodological manner.

Advocacy for social, emotional, and mental well-being is happening in every sector and industry. There is growing recognition that neglecting people’s psychological needs has ripple effects in homes, schools, communities, and the workplace—and extends to the rest of the globe. As government and non-government organizations increase funding for wellness programs, the need for professionals in the helping professions is growing.

TWU’s BA in Psychology is an interdisciplinary blend of psychology, sociology, and human services coursework, while also allowing you to explore faith-informed perspectives. It gives you a theoretical foundation but, as a bonus, also includes practicum placements and an applied final project.

This combination of theory and practice will make your degree and learned skills highly marketable across a variety of careers. You can also use the degree for acceptance into counselling graduate schools, most of which now require that students have at least two years of experience in the field.

The BA in Psychology degree is convenient for working adults. It is delivered fully online because it’s your time, your place, your life.

Customized

The degree completion program fits into your busy schedule, setting you up for success within a timeframe that works for you. Our advisors work with you, taking into account your educational and career background, to help you create a customized learning plan to suit your needs, goals, and schedule.

Flexible

Our uniquely convenient model allows you to finish your program in just 18 months (dependent on incoming transfer credits). Courses run for six weeks at a time, one evening class a week in Langley or Richmond, BC, or Bellingham, WA—or you can take any or all of the courses online. With ongoing start dates throughout the year, you can begin anytime.

Practical

Solidify your learning experience by taking it directly into the workplace. Our experienced faculty focus on teaching practical, actionable knowledge—you’ll develop real workplace skills built on a solid academic foundation. Through an engaging adult-learning environment and the practicum component of your degree, what you learn will be immediately applicable in your work and life.