Both approaches are part of the domain of psychology. Psychology strives to describe, predict, understand, and control behaviour and mental processes. With the use of surveys, naturalistic observations, case studies, clinical studies, correlational studies and experiments, psychologists develop theories and investigate the nature of behaviour. Psychology encompasses many different and unique fields of study. Many of these areas are covered in courses at Douglas College.
Psychology is an evolving and changing field.
New research and ideas will change the way we view ourselves and each other. As a field, it continues to grow and develop each day with new subfields being created all the time. This dynamic nature is the very heart of psychology. The courses offered through the Psychology Department consist of the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts or Science program with a major in Psychology. Of course, students are free to transfer to other institutions, including those outside of British Columbia.