Associate of Arts in Psychology

at Capilano University Canada

Build the specialized skills to work with children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In the program, you'll train in many key areas, including behaviour principles, assessments and applications, supporting individuals with ASD and their families, assessment and intervention planning for children with ASD and using applied behaviour analysis with adults who have ASD and other developmental disabilities. 

Capilano University offers its students a two year long baccalaureate diploma in the field of Technical Theatre. The aforementioned course is curated for students who wish to take up theatre and drama as their career choice. This program does not deal exclusively with acting and performance but also weighs on the other aspects of theatre such as the art of lighting, sound, scenic construction, prop making, scenic paint and stage management to produce numerous productions.

Throughout the course of this degree, students are guided and mentored by expert faculty in the field of theatre and performing arts. Student are taught the academic and theoretical aspect of the program as well as given hands on experience by on the job training and working with professionals. Students also learn about the history of performance and gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional theatre crew. This program enables students to understand every minute detail about theater and its various technicalities, and also how students can make a successful career out of it. 

The Business Administration Certificate Program teaches students basic management skills that have practical value in a wide variety of jobs.

The program requires successful completion of one required business course, two specialty business courses and a choice of three business elective courses (three-credits each) chosen from the School of Business course offerings.

Credit from the certificate program can ladder into the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration.

The two-year Accounting Assistant Diploma program gives students practical accounting skills, computer competence and basic management expertise that ensure success in the workplace.

Graduates gain a solid foundation in accounting/bookkeeping and general business knowledge with courses in management, quantitative methods, business law, finance, economics and communications during their second year.

Learning Outcomes

• Work collaboratively in diverse groups by engaging in team-building, problem-solving, and self-management.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in a variety of organizational settings.
• Use technology appropriately to inform and support decision-making in business settings.
• Describe, explain, and apply fundamental theories and concepts of accounting, finance, communication, marketing, and organizational behaviour.
• Interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Integrate and apply accounting theory, skills and computer applications to simulated case studies and practical experience in an industry setting.

The Diploma in Musical Theatre at Capilano University is a three year long baccalaureate program that is exclusively designed for the students who wish to take up performing arts as a career option. This course provides students with ample practical opportunities throughout the 6 term long program. Students will refine performance skills in acting, singing, dancing, screen acting, audition techniques, voice-over and learn the business side of the profession.

The Diploma in Musical Theatre has a number of great faculty members and professional performing artists who guide the students ate every step of the way.  Capilano has faculty from professional theatre, television and movie industry who have undergone vigorous training and practical experience. Students get the opportunity to work with professionals which provides them a better understanding of the degree and help them get hands on training.

The Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is a two year long baccalaureate program that deals with children, their care and education. The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Diploma gives students the required knowledge to work with children under the age of five in licensed preschools and childcare centres. The program is exclusively designed for students who wish to take a career up in the same field and is headed by a team of expert professionals who have been working in the field of childcare and education from a long time.

Once the student has successfully completed an ECCE diploma he/she is eligible to apply to the degree program. After finishing this diploma students are also eligible for the ECCE Registry for credentials such as ECCE Basic Certificate, Infant Toddler Certificate and Special Needs Certificate. 

The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication is a four year long baccalaureate program offered by Capilano University. This program is specifically designed for students who wish to build a career in creative arts and communications. With a rigorous, industry centric curriculum students are trained on a daily basis to learn the tips and tricks of the professional world. Students are educated in a number of fields and along with the theoretical concepts underlying communication, students also get to study subjects such as branding, illustration, creative design and interactive design.

Students are also provided the golden opportunity of interaction with the topmost people in the industry and who wish to employ industry ready fresh graduates. From solving problems pertaining to communications and design to developing proficiency in various subjects students are supervised and guided by expert professionals with countless years of experience in the field of visual communications and design.  

The School of Legal Studies at Capilano University offers an undergraduate diploma in paralegal studies which spans over a period of two years. This diploma is designed to equip the learner with paralegal skills to enable him/her to use the legal system effectively.  Paralegals are engaged by lawyers and law firms to assist them in various ways such as legal research, drafting, interviewing the clients etc. Various rights based NGOs also employ them in their organizations which can also be a great career for them. 

In the Paralegal Studies Diploma offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

The Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts is a baccalaureate program spanning for a length of four years and offered by the School of Motion Picture Arts. In this program, students are taught a number of things such as theoretical and technical knowledge about the field, development of critical skills, practical experiences with people from the industry and state of the art equipment for practical purposes. The Bosa Centre for Film and Animation is used for students to interact with professionals from the field of motion picture arts. 

In order to gain skills in different technical as well as creative departments students are taught a number of things by trained faculty members. Teamwork is also very significant for this program for students are required to do group projects in collaboration with fellow students. This way a student has the opportunity of learning and choosing from different areas of filmmaking. The up-to-date professional equipment that includes an 8000 sq. ft. sound stage, 3D camera rigs and a 3D editing lab open for students to use and work on. 

Capilano University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration course which helps students make a great career in the field of business, accounting, management and other business related disciplines. The faculty trains students in multiple fields like personality development, management and business, finance and investment. Management is one of the fastest growing work fields in the world and hence, through this course students build a career for themselves.

BBA is a four year bachelor’s degree program which deals with different aspects of business and financial management. Students are offered multiple subjects like tax, accounting, auditing, finance and many more. In the first year students study introductory level education in fields pertaining to Business administration and in the second year of their degree students have a more in depth knowledge with courses in financial accounting, corporate finance, business law etc. By the third year students will continue the in depth study in the subjects introduced in second year. Finally the fourth year is marked by important subjects such as accounting theory, fraud awareness and various other disciplines.