Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) is a fifteen-month program that provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to manage current and emerging environmental and public health issues effectively. Students gain experience of examining issues such as food and drinking water safety, waste management, environmental pollution, communicable disease control, occupational safety and health risk and emergency response management, through lectures, laboratories and field visits.

The program also prepares students to challenge the certification examinations of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Applications are encouraged from those individuals who possess an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in a science discipline. Normally a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or health sciences is preferred.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy is a three year long under graduate program offered by Concordia University that helps students to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada and the world. . This course aims at providing students an enhanced insight about areas like law, government, environment, human rights, social justice issues, economic and community development, international issues, and social media. The said course helps students develop multiple skills such as oral and written communication, research & analysis, cultural sensitivity as well as social awareness.

Any student who is interested in politics and international affair must have a look at the curriculum of this program. Concordia University of Edmonton’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy is a general liberal arts degree. You will complete the 3-year degree to prepare for the job market or to move on to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as business, education, government, journalism, or law.

Mathematics is the basis of many disciplines, and is constantly evolving. This ongoing change allows for exciting educational opportunities for students who wish to tackle challenging problems. Mathematics is involved in a widely diverse number of career paths such a business, computer science, the medical field, and engineering, to name a few.

The Bachelor of Management degree was designed in response to the growing need for university graduates with leadership training. The program focuses on establishing a solid foundation of technical competence as well as developing leadership skills that are essential in a range of businesses and industries. The curriculum incorporates the gold standard technical courses such as accounting, finance and information technology with courses that facilitate the development of effective management skills. The degree is enhanced by innovative curricular mapping in management ethics and international business. Distinguishing features include use of industry experts in the classroom, use of an independent employer advisory committee to ensure quality, and a relevant 13-week internship (work experience) placement.

The Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton is all about linking your career aspirations for business and management to specific career paths that are right for you. Specifically, knowing what you want from a degree and knowing it sooner rather than later supports you in getting the most out of that degree. This is why choosing an emphasis can be a great starting point, whether you first become aware of your interests while you are completing high school, or choosing specific courses as you are entering or studying in your first years of university.

We take pride in our students as they pursue business and government-related careers, additional professional designations and graduate studies, after graduation.

This post-BA program has been designed to meet the needs of students and practicing psychologists to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment.For post-BA students, the program is intended to offer professional preparation to provide skilled assessment services under the supervision of a registered psychologist (e.g., as a psychological assistant). For registered psychologists, the courses are intended to allow students to incorporate specific domains of psychological knowledge and assessment skills into their professional practice.

Key areas of emphasis include intellectual, personality, forensic, and neuropsychological assessment, in addition to the diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Our graduate diploma requires 18 credits or 6 courses worth 3 credits each. Courses are focused on developing students’ theory and knowledge integrated with hands-on practical skills. Our diploma program is set up to provide students with the instruction and practical opportunities to acquire the abilities needed to complete psychological assessments, write reports, and make helpful, reliable, and valid suggestions for the individuals or third parties seeking the assessments.

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. This is a four year long Bachelor’s degree in which students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. Students are also eligible to work for a certificate in Theatre Arts.

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a three year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.

Religious Studies takes a deeper look at the human condition, examines the meaning of life through the lens of various eras and cultures, and works to understand how religion has essentially transformed societies from multifaceted angles.

At Concordia University of Edmonton, you will have the opportunity to study both Christianity and other world religions. The study of religion develops a student’s research ability, critical thinking, and both written and communication skills, and also provides an interdisciplinary foundation related to other disciplines.

You can choose from a 3-year concentration or 4-year major.

When you come to Concordia University of Edmonton, you will master the skills, garner the knowledge, and create the connections you need to secure a job, discover the world, and build your future.

Associated careers include, but are not limited to, humanitarian and church related work, education, non-profit, journalism, fine arts, law, and politics.

Sociology is a subject that studies intricate details about the fabric of the society and human role in the society. Concordia University offers its students a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree program in sociology covering a wide multitude of topics such as family, religion, deviance, gender, education, identity, environment, different types of methodologies, relationships between human beings and animals.

For someone who wishes to build a career in social services and social work, this program is ideal. Sociology can be referred to as the science of the society and thus helps an individual gain an insight into the multicultural world. This course deals with multiple aspects of society and research about various social institutions such as religion, education, governance, health-care, family, and law. This course also prepares students to further delve into academics or work as a teacher. Students can enroll themselves in B.Ed. program after the degree finishes if they wish to get into teaching. 

Environmental Science is the study of interactions within ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. As the world changes, scientists in this field are paramount to proactively assessing the implications and mitigating risks to the fauna and flora inhabiting those environments.
In studying Environmental Science, you will partake in discourse around the nature and characteristics of the major environmental issues prevalent in such environments. The focus of learning in this topic is to concentrate on what causes these problems, and develop the resourcefulness to propose solutions.

Several of Environmental Science courses are offered in alternating years. The Environmental Science Course Rotation shows which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.