Psychology Concentration - Associate of Arts Degree
Explore the science of behavior and mental processes by taking psychology classes focusing on general psychology, psychological statistics, research methods, and other areas of study. Students planning to transfer to a university to major in psychology should complete this psychology concentration as part of the Associate of Arts degree, including an AGEC-A. Complete this concentration exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of daytime, evening and weekend classes. What can I do with my studies in psychology? Career options: after completing a bachelor’s degree, seek employment in the mental health, counseling or personnel fields. Academic options: continue studies toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related social or behavioral science. Locations: All Campuses Contacts: Division Deans: 206-5105 (Desert Vista), 206-7046 (Downtown), 206-7661 (East), 206-2180 (Northwest), 206-6996 (West), 206-6476 (Community) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Some courses listed below may also fulfill AGEC-A general education requirements of the Associate of Arts degree. Students planning to transfer should meet with a psychology faculty member or advisor to plan a course of study using the appropriate transfer guide. | Required Core Courses | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology * | 4-6 | | PSY 230 | Psychological Measurements and Statistics | 3 | | PSY 289 | Research Methods | 4 | | Subtotal | 11-13 | | Select one additional 3-credit course from the list below: | | PSY 132 | Psychology and Culture | | | PSY 200 | Industrial, Organizational, and Business Psychology | | | PSY 210 | Introduction to Biopsychology | | | PSY 214 | Abnormal Psychology | | | PSY 215 | Human Sexuality | | | PSY 216 | Psychology of Gender | | | PSY 218 | Health Psychology | | | PSY 220 | Psychology of Death & Loss | | | PSY 250 | Introduction to Social Psychology | | | PSY 265 | Normal Personality | | | PSY 271 | Sport Psychology | | | PSY 273 | Psychology of Excellence | | | Subtotal | 3 | | Total | 14-16 | * Complete PSY 101 (4 credits) or complete a combination of PSY 100A (3 credits) and PSY 100B (3 credits)
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