Turn your ability to lend a compassionate, listening ear into a career where your commitment to helping others is front and centre
If you have an interest in understanding the behaviours of others, have an investigative nature, excel in social situations, and care deeply about the well-being of others, then a rewarding career in psychology may be for you!
Through a trauma-informed approach to care, you will gain knowledge and skills in psychology over four years to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and improve socially important behaviour, including addictions, health, education, psychological disorders, traumatic injuries, and the treatment of prevalent developmental disabilities.
This unique program allows you to pursue a general degree in applied psychology. It includes opportunities for an internship, applied research, preparation for graduate studies, and application of your training in community settings.
As a graduate, you can pursue graduate studies in various Psychology programs (e.g., Applied Psychology, clinical/Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology), Applied Disability Studies, or Applied Behavioural Analysis.
Program highlights
- Opportunity for a full-semester internship
- Gain hands-on, practical work experience throughout the program
- Opportunity to complete a thesis or major paper to prepare for further research and graduate programs
- Focus on diversity and inclusion to provide culturally sensitive care to Indigenous communities and special populations
Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| EDI 1100 | Equity Diversity Inclusion | 3 |
| ENG 1108 | Critical Information Literacy | 3 |
| PSY 1107 | Principles of Psychology I | 3 |
| PSY 1108 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSY 1109 | Intro Practice and Self Care | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY 1201 | Models of Couns Practice | 3 |
| PSY 1205 | Intro to ABA | 3 |
| PSY 1206 | Principles of Psychology II | 3 |
| PSY 1208 | Intro to Trauma and Behaviour | 3 |
| SOC 1905 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PSY 2304 | Motivation | 3 |
| PSY 2305 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 2310 | Models of Counselling Practice II | 3 |
| SOC 3902 | Dimensions of Social Inequality | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MTH 2404 | Statistics I | 3 |
| PSY 2401 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2410 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 2411 | Autism and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| IND 3501 | Indigenous Healing | 3 |
| PSY 3503 | Observation and Documentation | 3 |
| PSY 3505 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3510 | Trauma-Informed Practices and Interventions | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MTH 3604 | Statistics II (or One Degree Breadth Elective course) | 3 |
| PSY 3602 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 3603 | Placement Seminar | 3 |
| PSY 3605 | Personality | 3 |
| PSY 3608 | Psychological Disorders and Substance Use | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| PSY 3701 | Internship | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 8 | ||
| EDI 4801 | Inclusive Practice Topics | 3 |
| PSY 4801 | Thesis I (or One Degree Breadth Elective course) | 3 |
| PSY 4806 | Cognition and the Brain | 3 |
| PSY 4809 | Couples and Groups | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| PSY 4901 or PSY 4904 | Thesis II or Major Research Paper-Psych II | 3 |
| PSY 4903 | Trauma In Organizations | 3 |
| PSY 4906 | Interprofessional Collaborations | 3 |
| PSY 4907 | Dual Diagnosis | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
Admission requirements
To be eligible to enter the Honours Bachelor of Applied Psychology program, graduates of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD; 30 credits) (or equivalent) must complete at least six grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent) with a minimum overall average of 65%. Alternatively, applicants must meet mature student status. The following are the program-specific prerequisite requirements:
- Any grade 12 English (U) (minimum 60%)
Additional admission requirements
Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88, paper-based test 570
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 61
Note:
To participate in the Internship, students will need Synergy Basic clearance, including: First Aid, CPR C, CPIC Vulnerable Sector Check, WHIMIS, AODA, Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace Violence & Prevention, and a WSIB Student Agreement.
Additional medical clearance may be required for some placement sites which support vulnerable populations, including: MMR, TB Step 1 and 2, Varicella, Tetanus/ Diphtheria (Td), Pertussis, Polio, and Hepatitis B.
Program delivery
2026-2027
Fall term start
Year 1
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2027
Year 2
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2028
Year 3
SEMESTER 5: Fall 2028
SEMESTER 6: Winter 2029
SEMESTER 7: Spring 2029 (Internship)
Year 4
SEMESTER 8: Fall 2029
SEMESTER 9: Winter 2030
Specific program pathways
Pathways for graduates from Child and Youth Care program are currently being developed. Please email CIPS@cambriancollege.ca for further details.
Employment opportunities
Positions in:
- Community and social agencies
- Education settings
- Therapeutic services
- Research settings
- Health and mental health services
Graduates can also pursue graduate studies.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
