Psychology, AA

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No. of Credits: 60
Contact: David Robinson, Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Lisa Lynk Smith, Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Suzette Wright, Program Coordinator

The Psychology, AA program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to psychology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. The coursework within the program helps students describe the major theoretical perspectives and concepts in psychology. Additionally, students analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students apply ethical standards related to psychological research and practice, apply psychological principles and practices to everyday life, and analyze the influence of social and cultural variables on behavior and mental processes.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

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Career Opportunities:

Entry level positions as psychiatric technician, social services assistant, and human resources assistant

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

Describe the major theoretical perspectives and concepts in psychology.
Analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology.
Apply ethical principles related to psychological research and practice.
Apply psychological principles and practices to everyday life.
Analyze the influence of social and cultural variables on behavior and mental processes.

Transfer Options

A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.

Arts and Humanities Pathway

Learn more about the Arts and Humanities Pathway.

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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

First Semester

ENG-1010 - Composition and Rhetoric* (E) (3)
ENG-1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”
PSY-1010 - General Psychology* (B) (3)
FYS-1010 - First Year Seminar* (3)
MTH-1015 - Introduction to Statistics* (M) (3)

Biological/physical sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

Any Biological/physical sciences course except SCE-1010
See Gen Ed Listing

Second Semester

Humanities (3 credits)

Choose one course from the list below:

Third Semester

PSY-2060 - Social Psychology (3)

Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable (lecture and matching lab):

See Gen Ed Listing

English Literature (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing (2000 level course or higher)

Elective (6 credits)

Take 6 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above

Fourth Semester

PSY-2350 - Personality and Adjustment* (3)

Elective (11 credits)

Take 11 credits from any courses numbered 1001 and above

Notes:

*Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

****Pending MHEC approval

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)