Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Psychology
This University of Calgary course, PSYC 203, Psychology for Everyday Life, designed as “Psychology for non-Psychology majors”. The course has a focus on issues that arise in everyday life and will demonstrate some of the ways in which psychology can be of use to students in their personal and professional lives. This course is the first course in the Certificate of Mental Wellbeing and Resilience. Psychology 203 may be used to fill a number of University of Calgary program requirements as an elective, though it cannot be used as part of a Psychology major.
Course Introduction – Meet Mike Boyes PhD
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course outline for further information. There will be slight adjustments, which will be discussed at the beginning of the course.
Program Benefits
- Upon successful completion, students will receive
5, 3000 level CTS credits and 3 University of Calgary post-secondary credits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still at high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning on campus
- Taught by U of C instructors with experience in student transitions to post-secondary educational experiences and environments
5 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to all CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 as of June (Graduating students are eligible)
- Grade 10 applicants will be considered, but priority will be given to grade 11 and 12 applicants
- are committed to the academic rigor of a condensed university program and are considering post-secondary learning
- Pre-requisite/Co-requisite requirements:
- Students who have completed or are on track to complete ELA 20-1 (or -2 minimum 70%)
Program Delivery and Location
- Online with a combination of synchronous Zoom calls with the instructor and peers, and asynchronous (independent) content
- This course runs over a condensed time frame and should be considered as a full-time job. Students should plan for a minimum of 18 hours of independent work time per week in addition to the 18 hours of instructional time (total 36 hours per week, minimum).
Program Dates
- Month of July, Monday to Friday
- Expected program times: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (breaks included)
Considerations
- Online asynchronous courses offer students flexibility to complete their learning and course work at times that work for them. However, there are set deadlines and times for quizzes and tests that must be met.
- Students may need adjustments in their school timetable, depending on the rigor of their online course and the other courses they are taking at their home high school at the same time. Talk to your Off-campus Coordinator about options that may work for you.
- Students must have space in their life outside of school to complete work for their Dual Credit program in addition to their regular school assignments.
- Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application, which outlines when they will work on their Dual Credit course work.
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school during the program (work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
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Application Deadline
Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 are not yet available. Please check back in March 2025!
