Langara College offers transfer courses in psychology, while Capilano College offers an associate degree. The University of British Columbia has an extensive psychology department, offering bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Simon Fraser University offers undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as master's and doctorates with specializations in five areas, among them law and forensic psychology and cognitive and biological psychology.
The outlook for job growth in psychology in British Columbia is closer to a holding pattern than an actual increase, with annual growth of .5% expected through 2011. According to B.C. Work Futures, opportunities will be best for those who are in private practice, which usually requires a doctorate. Industrial and organizational consulting psychologists may also have increased opportunities, as more corporations offer stress-management programs to employees. The outlook for counselors (including marriage, youth, addictions, family, and bereavement) is nominally better; they can expect annual growth of 1% through 2011.
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Why Vancouver is a Great Place to Study Psychology
Vancouver, British Columbia, offers plenty of options in education and employment for students interested in psychology. The city, with more than 2 million people in the metropolitan area, has numerous large hospitals, including Vancouver General with nearly 1,000 beds. There is a school district with more than 50,000 students, as well as a network for social service agencies. While the outlook for psychology occupations is guarded overall, the demand for certain types of psychology-related jobs is expected to remain solid in British Columbia.
Other Resources for Psychology Education and Careers in Vancouver
Langara College offers transfer courses in psychology, while Capilano College offers an associate degree. The University of British Columbia has an extensive psychology department, offering bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Simon Fraser University offers undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as master's and doctorates with specializations in five areas, among them law and forensic psychology and cognitive and biological psychology.
