Psychology Langara College

Overview

Langara College has a wide selection of psychology course offerings. Our courses range from surveys of fundamental concepts to in-depth investigations of human behavior. When you study psychology at Langara, you will develop a better understanding of your own behaviour and the behaviour of others, as well as the methods psychologists use to study the human mind.   

The psychology department offers courses in traditional, mixed-mode, and online course formats.

Career

Courses in Psychology from Langara College help develop skills and abilities used in a variety of careers. Students who complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology can work in a diverse set of fields, including careers in health services, fundraising, social services, marketing and public relations, sales, or personnel selection, among others. 

Students wishing to work in specialized areas of psychology will need to complete at least a master's degree (M.A. or M.Sc.) or a Ph.D. (doctoral degree). Those wishing to pursue a graduate degree in psychology may be interested in the following areas of specialization.   

Clinical psychologists: 

Often work with children or adults in institutions, for example, mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and rehabilitation units. Many are in private practice, assessing and treating individuals with a wide variety of problems such as depression or anxiety. 

Consider completing your Associate of Arts in Psychology to start your journey towards this career.  

Clinical Neuropsychology: 

A new specialty branch within the subfield of clinical psychology. It deals with the assessment and management of brain damaged patients. 

Consider completing our Pathway to UBC Neuroscience to start your journey towards this career. 

Counselling Psychology: 

Aims to assist people in dealing with everyday circumstances and problems, and not with serious disorders. Counselling psychologists assist people in the alleviation of their anxieties and encourage them to develop independent means of solving problems and crises in their lives. Counselling psychologists work with individuals, couples, families and groups; some work privately, others in counselling organizations and academic or school settings, whilst others are employed within business organizations.