Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Psychology is the science of human behavior and psychology degrees deal with the understanding of individuals and their attributes within society. Psychology can be distinguished into a number of sub disciplines and thus Concordia University of Edmonton offers a three year bachelor’s degree in psychology which involves in depth analysis of various subjects affecting psychology such as neuroscience, biology, sociology and many more.

Concordia University has a number of perks for it students such as state of the art facilities, top notch scientific equipment, trained professionals and great practical facilities. Apart from that, students also get to have hands on practical experience owing to the co-op programs and on the job internships. CBU has low student to teacher ratio is low and hence teachers are able to give individual attention to every student. CU also gives its students an opportunity to conduct their research in the first year itself. Psychology opens a number of doors for students in various fields such as academic psychologists, applied psychologists, personal counselors, developmental psychology, social work, community studies so on and so forth. 

This post-BA program has been designed to meet the needs of students and practicing psychologists to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment.For post-BA students, the program is intended to offer professional preparation to provide skilled assessment services under the supervision of a registered psychologist (e.g., as a psychological assistant). For registered psychologists, the courses are intended to allow students to incorporate specific domains of psychological knowledge and assessment skills into their professional practice.

Key areas of emphasis include intellectual, personality, forensic, and neuropsychological assessment, in addition to the diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Our graduate diploma requires 18 credits or 6 courses worth 3 credits each. Courses are focused on developing students’ theory and knowledge integrated with hands-on practical skills. Our diploma program is set up to provide students with the instruction and practical opportunities to acquire the abilities needed to complete psychological assessments, write reports, and make helpful, reliable, and valid suggestions for the individuals or third parties seeking the assessments.

Master of Information System Assurance Management is a 20-month long postgraduate program offered at the Concordia University of Edmonton. Through this program, students gain a comprehensive insight into the process of information security and assurance. Students are helped to develop skills to carry out digital forensic activities, recognize and assess cyber threats, conduct security tests against other networks so on and so forth. A number of career options open up for students such as digital forensic investigators, cyber security professionals, IT Security Consultants and security testers.

The Information Systems Assurance Management program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. In today’s world, the demand for system security and assurance professionals has increased. The aforementioned program has been carefully designed as per the changing needs and demands of the software industry. A number of employment opportunities open up for students after finishing this program such as information security analyst, auditors, information systems auditor, and cyber security professionals.

The Bachelor of Management - Accounting program is an undergraduate program that spans for duration of four years offered at Concordia University of Edmonton and regulated by the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants. Accounting is a subject that deals with the entire process of collecting, recording, interpreting and carefully analyzing the financial details of an organization. Accounting deals with the facts and figures of a business and their effective management. Concordia University offers a Bachelor of Management degree in accounting which explores a wide range of topics pertaining to accounting such as cash control, capital assets and cost behavior to corporate investment, fiduciary accounting and foreign operations. 

Through this program students gain the considerable theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of accounting. The program is headed by an exceptionally qualified faculty who guide the students at every step of the way help them gain a better understanding of the concepts in accounting. Students can also gain firsthand experience in the corporate world through an internship. A number career options open up for students such as auditing, banking, financial and investment analysts, financial planning and various other fields. 

The Bachelor of Management degree was designed in response to the growing need for university graduates with leadership training. The program focuses on establishing a solid foundation of technical competence as well as developing leadership skills that are essential in a range of businesses and industries. The curriculum incorporates the gold standard technical courses such as accounting, finance and information technology with courses that facilitate the development of effective management skills. The degree is enhanced by innovative curricular mapping in management ethics and international business. Distinguishing features include use of industry experts in the classroom, use of an independent employer advisory committee to ensure quality, and a relevant 13-week internship (work experience) placement.

The Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton is all about linking your career aspirations for business and management to specific career paths that are right for you. Specifically, knowing what you want from a degree and knowing it sooner rather than later supports you in getting the most out of that degree. This is why choosing an emphasis can be a great starting point, whether you first become aware of your interests while you are completing high school, or choosing specific courses as you are entering or studying in your first years of university.

We take pride in our students as they pursue business and government-related careers, additional professional designations and graduate studies, after graduation.

Concordia University provides a diploma in Classical Music which spans for 3 years. This program offers students a wholesome and creative environment to nurture their potential. This program is a unified whole of theoretical, historical as well as performance studies. Students are taught a number of instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition.

In addition, courses in conducting, arranging, music pedagogy, church music, composition, music history, music theory and therapy are available. After completing this program, students can also go for a post graduate degree in Music Education and Liberal Arts. Concordia University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course. Graduates from the said program go on to teach privately and work in music-related fields, including music therapy, recording and arts administration. 

Mathematics is the basis of many disciplines, and is constantly evolving. This ongoing change allows for exciting educational opportunities for students who wish to tackle challenging problems. Mathematics is involved in a widely diverse number of career paths such a business, computer science, the medical field, and engineering, to name a few.

Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) is a fifteen-month program that provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to manage current and emerging environmental and public health issues effectively. Students gain experience of examining issues such as food and drinking water safety, waste management, environmental pollution, communicable disease control, occupational safety and health risk and emergency response management, through lectures, laboratories and field visits.

The program also prepares students to challenge the certification examinations of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Applications are encouraged from those individuals who possess an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in a science discipline. Normally a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or health sciences is preferred.

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a four year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. This is a four year long Bachelor’s degree in which students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. Students are also eligible to work for a certificate in Theatre Arts.