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.

Interested In Psychology Or Social Sciences?

Generally, out of the 122 semester hours that make up our BAs, about one-third of it is devoted to liberal arts, one-third to your major, and one-third to electives.

Our BA in Psychology and BA in Social Sciences both consist of 62 sh, which means you can transfer in 60 credits. But if you have fewer transfer credits, we can come up with great solutions for you. Our academic advisors are ready to help.

How You'll Learn

You can complete the BA in Psychology online, one course at a time, which is incredible for such a comprehensive degree.

The courses are delivered asynchronously online in a six-week format, which means you can work at your own pace on your own time.

Each course offers weekly professional development Zoom sessions, so you can discuss how to apply what you’ve learned to solve real-world problems.

Because of our intentionally small class sizes, you’ll be able to ask your professors for guidance and special insights as you go along. You will also have all the academic resources and tools at your disposal through TWU Access. Finally, you will enjoy discussing, interacting, and networking with other like-minded adults as part of your coursework.

Our current students and alumni work in industries ranging from business and health care to public service and education.

They have found that completing their degrees has allowed them to move up in their organization or prepare for a career change.

Students have said that the interdisciplinary nature of the program has made their studies highly applicable and given them greater confidence and a competitive edge in the job marketplace. The practicum component of the degree is a significant advantage when compared with other bachelor’s degrees that often don’t include any field experience.

Our professors support students’ individual interests and are keen to help students make meaningful connections between theory in the classroom and real-life scenarios they will encounter outside of the classroom. Professors make themselves personally available to each student to make sure all students can achieve their goals.

Careers In Psychology

Social and Human Services: Case management, youth, and elderly services, social work, government agencies, behaviour disorder, mental health, or substance abuse counsellors.

Law: Law enforcement, criminal justice, judicial affairs, court advocate, attorney, paralegal, and probation officer.

Health Services: Substance abuse education, community health educator, rehabilitation counselling, recreational therapist, and family planning.

Community Services: Community development, environmental advocacy, child welfare, and education advocacy, urban planning, and non-profit organizations.

Business: Public relations, human resources, corporate training, media relations, marketing and sales, consumer research, and real estate.