Associate of Arts in Psychology (Co-op/Internship)

at Camosun College - Lansdowne Campus Canada

Develop critical skills in public administration and governance including building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community groups. Through applied learning, you will experience different perspectives and objectives to consider issues in new and creative ways.

As a graduate, you are prepared to be employed in a variety of public administration settings. You can also choose to continue your education at Camosun with the Diploma in Public Administration or enrol in one of the School of Business diplomas or Bachelor of Business Administration programs.

Biology is one of the most important aspects of science. It has explained and helps gain knowledge about a number of things such as evolution, flora and fauna, environment and ecosystems, human body and its functioning. The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares a student for university education and helps them gain knowledge about the field.

The Associate of Science degree helps to prepare students for the provincial Associate Degree. The above mentioned degree helps students gain access to a package of well rounded; academically sound courses and also a university transfer to great BC Universities. The two year course includes a number of subjects and disciplines a student has to study. The first year involves a more general set of courses in subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, English so on and so forth. The second year involves a number of more specific studies such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, cell biology and many such subjects pertaining to biology.

Students have the choice of scheduling their courses and curating their own timetable. Students can study full time or part time as per their own discretion. This ability of scheduling one’s own time table helps students go for other activities and manage their academic s at the same time.

In the Digital Production, Writing and Design program you'll be using digital media tools to create products to be used in a variety of ways, such as advertising and marketing materials and to tell stories using media tools. You'll explore digital video and audio production, web design, digital photography and writing for journalism and the web. Supporting courses in interpersonal communication, communication and technology, and mass media will provide needed background for working in the digital media world.

Work experience option
You have the option of extending your program with an internship to gain real-world experience and connections that will help you start your career in communications. Normally the work term will be scheduled for the summer, following the second academic term.
After completing your work term, you will graduate with a Certificate in Digital Production, Writing and Design - Internship Designation.

Camosun College offers a diploma in the field of Allied Chemistry and Biotechnology for students who are intrigued by scientific discoveries and research work. The aforementioned diploma is an undergraduate course for a period of 24 months and has produced some great professionals in the field of scientific research. The students also have an option of transferring to a British Columbia University as a third year student.

Students get the opportunity of working in a wide range of labs, including those associated with biomedical and health-related biotechnology, forestry, fisheries, mining, agriculture, oceanography and the environment. In the two years of the ACBT program students are provided hand on training on lab equipment and lab safety techniques. During the first year of the diploma there are a total of three terms and introductory education in fields like chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology. Students are also trained in lab safety procedures, good lab practices, lap technicality as well as precautionary measures.

The second year of the diploma involves a solid understanding of modern tricks and techniques in the field of biotechnology, biochemistry and other fields pertaining to research. The students are also open to an optional internship program that provides major laboratory experience and enhances their diploma with an edge of professional work.

What you'll Learn
Get started in the lab
In the two-year ACBT program, you'll get hands-on training in lab safety and technique. The program will prepare you for a career in lab work or transfer into the third year of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology.

What to expect
Located at our Lansdowne campus, the ACBT program is two years long. You'll spend lots of time in the lab, giving you the practical skills that employers look for. In addition to developing your scientific knowledge, you'll have the opportunity to carry out a major project at an external lab as part of an optional internship. For part-time students, you'll arrange a personal learning plan with the Program Chair to modify the full-time schedule for your own flexible program.

Year 1
In your first year, you will take three academic terms (fall, winter and spring). Courses include a foundation in biology, chemistry, English, math and physics.

Year 2
Build on your solid fundamental understanding of modern techniques in biotechnology with two more terms to deepen your skills in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.

If you're pursuing a professional accounting designation or wanting to take specific accounting courses, Camosun is the right choice! Use your detail-oriented personality, your skill with numbers and your love of managing money to join one of today's fastest-growing occupations. This is your chance to get started in a challenging, lucrative career in the highly dynamic fields of accounting, finance and investment!

If English isn't your first language, these programs are for you.
Camosun offers courses in basic English language skills to get you started. More advanced courses prepare you for further studies at college or university, career programs and professional communication in the Canadian workplace. You can progress rapidly by taking ELD-Level 2 courses at the same time as other college courses. Graduates credit their studies at Camosun for academic success in later college and university programs.

Level 1: ELD level 1 courses are for beginning and pre-intermediate students who have a fundamental and developing knowledge of English.  Emphasis is on development of speaking and listening skills with an introduction to reading comprehension and written composition.
Level 2: ELD level 2 courses focus on the development of advanced academic English language skills needed to gain entry into college-level programs or technical and professional English language skills needed in the Canadian workplace.

Camosun's instructors are highly qualified and committed to providing a friendly and caring learning experience in an adult environment. We understand the pressures and challenges of learning a new language. Our scheduling is flexible to fit your busy life: full-time, part-time, at your own pace; day or evening; all year round.

Camosun College offers a two year Associate of Science degree in Psychology that has a total of 20 course program where a student studies multiple subjects such as English, Sociology, Psychology and a multiple other subjects pertaining to general knowledge and education. The aforementioned course offers training in the field of academic and applied psychology as well as a number of other counseling courses. 

The Associate of Science in Psychology also gives the student an opportunity to take psychology courses as elective subjects which helps them go to universities by means of transfer programs. The faculty at Camosun is focused on teaching the students the practical skills and knowledge required in the field of psychology and also helps them to be successful while taking up a post-secondary education. 

During the Associate Degree students have the option of gaining practical experience and therefore are well prepared for the working environment. The students can choose between a co-operative education program for over two terms and an internship for over four months.

Camosun College has an Associate of Science Degree program in General Science that is offered by the School of Arts & Science. It is a 20 course program that helps a student gain a wholesome education in the field of General Science. Once students graduate from the AD program they can choose to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree and furthering their education. This program prepares students by providing them salubrious education in the field of science and providing them with the best kind of academic counseling.

The AD program also offers students a choice of choosing between a co-operative education program and an internship. Bothe of these programs help students gain professional experience and hence prepare them for the future. Students can seek transfer to a better educational institution across British Columbia such as a university. The Royal Roads University offers such courses in the School of Environmental Sustainability.

Once a student has completed at least 8 courses, he/she is eligible to take up co-op education or an internship. They can choose between a four month long internship and a two term course of Co-operative program.

Choose from transfer courses in more than 30 different subject areas. These courses will transfer to at least one BC post-secondary institution.

Whether you want to take one or two courses at a time, or register for full-time studies with four or five courses each semester, the University Transfer program gives you the freedom to design your own timetable. Generally speaking, you'll probably start by taking 100-level courses (first-year) and follow up with corresponding 200-level (second-year) courses.

Foundation training in music theory and performance
This one-year (8 month) program will help you upgrade your skills in theory/rudiments, provide you with one-one studio instruction, and prepare you for further postsecondary music studies.

The Certificate in Music Creativity and Performance Foundations is a one-year course of studies and is designed for students intending to pursue studies in music at the postsecondary level, and who may require additional learning, including theory/rudiments and one-to-one studio instruction.

With a focus on performance theory, music creativity and performance practice, you'll master the foundational elements of your chosen area of musical study and have guided opportunities to explore aspects of creativity and practise in music.

You'll receive intensive one-to-one studio instruction on your chosen principal instrument with the goal of:

• Introducing you to new repertoire
• Enhancing your practicing skills and technical fluency
• Exploring creative expression
• Developing excellence in many aspects of performance