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Cert in Certificat en psychologie

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi offers Cert in Certificat en psychologie, a certificate in Psychology programme in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Psychology
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Psychology at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 30-credit, on-campus program with admission in fall, winter, and summer terms. It provides general foundational training across the main domains of psychology and serves as an entry point toward UQAC's bachelor's degree in psychology. The 30-credit curriculum combines five required courses covering foundational psychology topics with elective courses on developmental psychology across the lifespan (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging) and further electives in statistics, cognitive psychology, therapeutic approaches, and organizational psychology. Admission is open to holders of a DEC in Sciences de la nature, Sciences lettres et arts, or an equivalent credential demonstrating competence in human biology; to applicants with 15 completed university credits, a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3, and the same human-biology competence; and to applicants able to show college-level French and study-methodology knowledge, human-biology competence, and at least 840 hours of relevant work or volunteer experience within the preceding five years, attested by an employer.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAC's base system, with intake each fall, winter, and summer. DEC holders qualify with a DEC in Sciences de la nature (200.B1), Sciences, lettres et arts (700.A1), or any DEC demonstrating human-biology competence. University-route applicants qualify with at least 15 completed university credits, a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3, and human-biology competence. Applicants without these credentials may qualify under the sufficient-preparation base by holding a secondary diploma together with college-level French and study-methodology knowledge, human-biology competence, and at least 840 hours of relevant work or volunteer experience within the preceding five years, attested by an employer.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en psychologie award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Certificate in the field of Psychology on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Certificat en psychologie take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

Can Cert in Certificat en psychologie be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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