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  • 2 Year Duration, Undergraduate Degree, 60 Credit Hours
  • High school grades aren't considered for transfer admission after 24 credits
  • Exclusive Cohort Enrichment Program gets you to University
  • Transferability to top universities in BC such as UBC, SFU, UVic and many more!
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Alexander College offers a wide range of first- and second-year university courses that are transferable within the BCCAT system and beyond.


Over 140 1st + 2nd Year University-Level Courses

Subject areas include Anthropology, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Pre-Social Work, Psychology, Sociology and many more!


Cohort Enrichment Program

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Transferable within BCCAT System and beyond

Alexander College is a member of the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer system, and has established transfer agreements with college and universities across BC.

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What you can do after graduation

Transfer to 3rd Year at a University

An Associate of Arts Degree may be transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university.

Associate of Arts Degree (Psychology)

60-credit, 2 Year Program

Includes at least 36 credits in arts—18 of which must be second-year level courses in two or more areas like psychology, economics, or history.

Psychology Descriptions

Select a course below to see full descriptions. (#) Indicates amount of credits per course.

This course examines topics underlying basic psychological processes including the brain and nervous system, sensory processes, perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition and memory. Also examined are research methods and data analysis procedures used in psychology as well as the historical foundations of modern Psychology as a scientific discipline.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 098

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 101 (3)
SFU PSYC 100 (3), B-Soc
UVIC PSYC 100A (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 101 (3)
TRU PSYC 1110 (3)

This course examines topics related to applications of basic psychology including motivation, assessment, development, personality, clinical, and social Psychology. Also examined are research methods and data analysis used in Psychology as well as the historical foundations of modern Psychology, a scientific discipline.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 102 (3)
SFU PSYC 102 (3), B-Soc
UVIC PSYC 100B (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 102 (3)
TRU PSYC 1210 (3)

Thinking about psychological science, with an emphasis on common errors of judgment.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 101

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 217 (3)
SFU PSYC 201 (3), Q
UVIC PSYC 201 (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 215 (3)
, TRU PSYC 2110 (3)

Introduces behavioural data analysis; the use of inferential statistics in psychology and conceptual interpretation of data; experimental design (laboratory, field research methods); presentation of data analyses in reports.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 101

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 218 (3)
SFU PSYC 210 (3), Q
UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 2XX (3) or PSYC 315 (4)
TRU PSYC 2100 (3)

Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. This course will cover basic concepts and theories of cognitive psychology, such as some or all of the following; the neural basis of cognition, memory processes, perception, consciousness, problem solving, decision making, attention and language. The course also examines cognitive disorders and how cognition changes during development and aging.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 101, PSYC 102

***The English prerequisite for this course is increasing to ENGL 100, effective from Winter 2025.***

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 2nd (3), Exempt PSYC 309A
SFU PSYC 221 (3)
UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5); ALEX PSYC 221 (3) & ALEX PSYC 280 (3) = UVIC PSYC 251 (1.5) & UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 332 (3)
TRU PSYC 2210 (3)

Psychological Tests and Measurement Introduction to the theory and practice of psychological measurement including: test administration, scoring, interpretation, reliability and validity, and application of tests of intelligence, abilities, personality, and interests in health, educational, clinical, and industrial/organizational psychology.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 100, PSYC 101 or PSYC 102

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 2nd (3), Cannot be used to satisfy UBC Psychology Majors or Honours programs
SFU PSYC 2XX (3)
UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 2XX (3)
TRU PSYC 2XXX (3)

This course covers historical and contemporary models and epidemiology of deviant behaviour with emphasis on the psychological factors that contribute to its etiology and treatment. This course introduces an overview of the biological, psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioural and psycho-social paradigms of maladaptive behavior in children and adult.

This course was previously titled Abnormal Psychology.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 102

***The English prerequisite for this course is increasing to ENGL 100, effective from Winter 2025.***

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 2nd (3)
SFU PSYC 241 (3)
UVIC PSYC 260 (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 2XX (3)
TRU PSYC 2160 (3)

This course covers the major theories and research findings pertaining to the physical, cognitive, and social dimensions of childhood and adolescent.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 102

***The English prerequisite for this course is increasing to ENGL 100, effective from Winter 2025.***

Transfer to:

UBCV PSYC 2nd (3)
SFU PSYC 250 (3)
UVIC PSYC 243 (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 2XX (3)
TRU PSYC 2131 (3)

The course description is: This course introduces theories, research findings, and research methods as well as issues and problems encountered in the study of people as social beings. It addresses the scientific investigation of human cognition and behaviour in social contexts by examining topics such as self-concept, social influence processes (e.g., conformity, compliance, and obedience), altruism, interpersonal attraction, aggression, attribution theories, attitude formation and attitude change, and leadership.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 102 ***The English prerequisite for this course is increasing to ENGL 100, effective from Winter 2025.***

Transfer to:

UBC PSYC 308 (3)
SFU PSYC 260 (3)
UVIC PSYC 231 (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 207 (3)
TRU PSYC 2220 (3)

This course will focus on understanding the brain and its underlying structure to explain behaviour in humans and animals. Students will examine the neural basis of sensation, perception, learning, memory as well as behavioural, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders that arise from nervous system dysfunction. Students will learn to identify and describe parts of the nervous system, the neural basis of behaviour and to evaluate and give examples on how malfunctioning of the nervous system affects behaviour.

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 099, PSYC 101

***The English prerequisite for this course is increasing to ENGL 100, effective from Winter 2025.***

Transfer to:

SFU PSYC 280 (3)
UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5); ALEX PSYC 221 (3) & ALEX PSYC 280 (3) = UVIC PSYC 251 (1.5) & UVIC PSYC 2XX (1.5)
UNBC PSYC 221 (3), PSYC 2XX (3)
TRU PSYC 2040 (3)

Faculty

Dr. Wendy Comeau - ADepartment Head Psychology (PhD, MSc, BA)

Dr. Kevin Hamilton - Psychology SASC Member (PhD, MEnvSc, BA)

Angus Chan - Instructor (MA)

Azar Pakdaman Savoji- Instructor (PhD)

Benjamin Wong - Instructor (MA, BSc, BCACC Registered Clinical Counsellor)

Hasrat Dhillon - Instructor (PhD, MA)

Jame Batara - Instructor (MA, BSc, PIDP)

Dr. Lina Sweiss - Instructor (PhD, MA, BA)

Navdeep Kaur - Instructor (PhD, BCACC Registered Clinical Counsellor)

Pocholo Velasquez - Instructor (PhD, MA, BSc)

Learning Methods

Students can expect to use up to date technology and interactive online and in-class learning tools that engage students and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Career Outlook

Graduating students may move to entry-level positions in health and social services, human resources, and sales, to name a few, or may also choose to work towards advanced degrees.

Successful Transfer Stories

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Kaitlyn Wang

Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Kenneth Mbale

University of Victoria (UVic)

Racheal Elamu

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Hailey Yang

UBC Sauder School of Business

Leo Lee

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Louisa You

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Elisa Tuyikeze (Burundi)

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Alan Ying

University Transfer Process

Over 80% of Alexander College University Transfer students choose to complete additional credits, despite being eligible to transfer after earning 24 credits. High school grades are no longer considered for UT admission after completing over 24 credits with us.

Contact us to learn more about our University Transfer Program including creating a plan catered to your needs, tuition cost and fees, admission requirements, how to apply, and any additional questions you may have!