Social Sciences Programs

An education in social sciences helps you critically explore aspects of human society and civilization, including history, psychology and geography. With Kwantlen's many degree options, we continue to offer you specialized learning opportunities where you'll learn in smaller groups with personalized instruction, supported by research activities.

Arts: Bachelor of Arts—Double Minor

The double minor allows you to study within a traditional undergraduate arts program. Select two of: anthropology, creative writing, criminology, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Asian studies or counselling.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/ 2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C or Applications of Math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Arts: Bachelor of Arts, General Studies

The major in general studies allows you to create an individualized program of study that best contributes to your specific interests.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C or Applications of Math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Arts: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Asian Studies

In this four-year integrated interdisciplinary Asian Studies program, students will develop the intellectual and cultural skills that will enable them to operate successfully in a rapidly changing world where the leading countries of East and South Asia are becoming increasingly influential.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11-c or applications of math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level is required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Arts: Bachelor of Arts, Major in History

The Bachelor of Arts in History focuses on the diverse cultures in our community, our country and our world. Develop the knowledge, core competencies and skills characteristic in a traditional BA program.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11-c or applications of math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level is required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Arts: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology is unique in the Lower Mainland as it emphasizes practical, applied and community based approaches to learning and makes connections between societies in local, Canadian and global contexts.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11-c or applications of math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level is required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Arts: Associate of Arts Degree

Associate degrees allow you to enter third-year university studies at Kwantlen or other institutions. The Associate of Arts in General Studies option is for students who have not selected a major area of study.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Associate Degree*	2 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	Richmond Surrey Langley
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements apply.

Arts: Diploma or Certificate

These programs offer you transferable courses in the humanities, social sciences and music, providing bridging options to further your studies.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Diploma* Certificate	2 Year (D) 1 Year (C)	Full Part	Sept Jan May	Richmond Surrey Langley
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements apply.

Community Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice

Prepare for a career in community-Based justice initiatives emerging within community agencies and traditional youth justice, policing and correctional agencies. Build a foundation in social sciences, law and criminal justice. Program includes a practicum component.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree Honours Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: Students apply to the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology. 3rd Year: Completion of Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology (or equivalent) see associate of arts listing above for details; CGPA 2.0.

Criminology: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology

Our respected, innovative faculty will expose you to leading-edge theory and research in a range of disciplinary areas, leading to a traditional undergraduate degree in criminology.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/ 2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Richmond Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C or Applications of Math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Criminology: Diploma or Certificate

Prepare for a major in criminology, criminal justice, law, social work, social and behavioural sciences, as well as employment in all areas of the justice system.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Diploma* Certificate	2 Year(D) 1 Year(C)	Full Part	Sept Jan May	Richmond Surrey Langley
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements apply.

Journalism: Bachelor of Journalism

Gain the skills and critical thinking required for a career in many media-related positions, including online publishing, multimedia writing and visual imagery, freelance writing, magazine editing, photography and more. Program includes general education studies.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree Honours Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	Richmond Surrey Langley
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12-B (or equivalent); Principles of Math 11–C (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12–C (or equivalent) 3rd Year: 60 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (including all 1100- and 2000-level major/minor program requirements); Grade of 'C' in all required 1000-and 2000-level courses, including the English writing requirement (ENGL 1100 and one of either ENGL 1202 or 1204, or equivalent); Two Quantitative courses; 12 credits of breadth courses; Principles of Math 11–C (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12–C (or equivalent); Second Language to a Grade 11 level required or equivalent

Psychology: Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology

Pursue a career in the behavioural sciences in areas such as research and analysis, human resources, health policy, program evaluation and more. Program includes a practicum component.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree Honours Degree	4 Year	Full Part (limited)	Sept Jan May	1st/ 2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: Students apply to the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology 3rd Year Entry: Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology (or equivalent). GPA 3.0; PSYC 2300/2400–B; Completion of PSYC 2330, 2385

Psychology: Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology

This traditional degree focuses on core areas in psychology such as neuroscience, developmental psychology, social and cognitive psychology and the psychology of disorders.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree Honours Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Richmond Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C or Applications of Math 12–C. Second Language to a Grade 11 level required to enter third year. 3rd Year: Second Language to a Grade 11 level or equivalent, 60-credits, and other requirements apply.

Psychology: Bachelor of Science, Major in Applied Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology is an interdisciplinary program rich in psychology and natural sciences content. The foundation of the degree is rooted in Kwantlen's existing two-year science curriculum, with an emphasis on biology and chemistry, and on core courses in psychology.

Designation Earned	Length	Type (Full Or Part Time)	Start Date(s)	Campus
Degree Honours Degree	4 Year	Full Part	Sept Jan May	1st/2nd Year Richmond Surrey Langley 3rd/4th Year Surrey
Entry Requirements
1st Year: English 12–B; Principles of Math 12–C+; Physics 12-C+; Chemistry 12-C+. 3rd Year: 60-credits in required courses; 2.7 GPA; Psychology 2300 and 2400 with a C or higher.

*Students wishing to enter without undertaking upgrading courses need English 12-B or equivalent.