The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology at Douglas College provides students with a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour, mental processes, research methods, and psychological theories. Students explore key areas including cognitive psychology, brain and behaviour, abnormal psychology, human development, and data analysis. The program develops critical thinking, communication, research, and analytical skills while preparing students for further studies in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Human Services, and related disciplines. Graduates can transfer to the third year of a bachelor's degree program at many Canadian universities through the BC Transfer Guide pathway.