Psychology
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
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.
Program/Major Codes: AOALIBRALART/ALA/ALAP
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.
Program Requirements
Please note that one or two of the Psychology concentration courses below may also fulfill AGEC-A general education requirements of the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts. See an advisor or counselor.
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|
Introduction to Psychology [SUN# PSY 1101] |
4-6 | |
|
Psychology I |
||
| 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 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 240 | Developmental Psychology | |
| PSY 250 | Introduction to Social Psychology | |
| PSY 254 | Psychology of Love and Compassion | |
| PSY 265 | Normal Personality | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total | 14-16 | |