Program

Psychology, Applied (Bachelor of Arts, Honours)


Domestic applications

Fall 2025: Applications Closed


International applications

Please visit the International Application Deadline page to find out when applications may be available.

Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Credits
120.00
Length of program
Four years
Credential type
Bachelor's Degree
Campus
New Westminster
Coquitlam
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall

Overview

If graduate school and taking part in intensive research is part of your future plans, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology – Honours program is for you. The program incorporates a research thesis that gives you the opportunity to develop and carry out supervised, independent research. You'll also get other hands-on experience in the field, lab and through volunteering with the Douglas Psychology Society.

During your third and fourth years, you'll focus on at least one of six concentrations where psychology is typically applied in the workplace:

  • Pre-counselling
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation (includes practicum)
  • Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Forensic/Criminology
  • Applied Theory and Research
  • Leadership and Management.

Things to remember before applying

If you intend to take the honours program, you should first apply to the regular Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology. Then, you should attend a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology info session (which includes information about the honours program) or contact the Coordinator: BA in Applied Psychology for advising. Once you are in your final (fourth) academic year, you will then be able to apply to the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology – Honours program. 

If you are planning to apply to the Honours program you should start planning early and begin searching for a faculty supervisor. You must apply first directly to the Department: BA Psychology Coordinator by April 1, and if  accepted then apply to the program via Education Planner B.C. by the application deadline. The Departmental application form may be obtained on the Psychology Blackboard Communication Centre. You must find a faculty supervisor by the application deadline. You will not be accepted in the Honours program without approval from the department. For more information, visit the admissions requirements tab.

Get math-ready before taking your stats class   

Refresh your mathematics skills before taking the required statistics course for your credential. Start with MATU 0500 Set for Stats. It’s tuition-free for domestic students, offered fully online and can be completed in just six weeks. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions and problem solving practice. No assessment is required. Applicants must have Foundations of Math 11 or Precalculus 11 with a C or better.