Psychology, Associate of Arts

Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of the Psychology discipline.

Use Psychological principles/approaches to describe self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.

Use Psychological principles/approaches, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.

Use Psychological principles/approaches to evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual decisions.

Use Psychological principles/approaches to identify the impact of similarities and differences among and between individuals.

Major Code: 2107R

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring Semester Freshman Year

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

PSYC 120Careers in Psychology

1 Credit

PSYC 201Child and Adolescent Development

3 Credits

MATH 153Statistical Reasoning

3 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Elective Courses

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

 

BIOL 100Concepts of Biology

4 Credits

OR

BIOL 201Biology 1*

4 Credits

 

PSYC 217Statistical Methods

3 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Elective Courses

6 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

PSYC 207Introduction to Psychological Disorders

3 Credits

SCIG GE Any Gen Ed Science Course - 3-4 Credits

ELEC ANY
College Level Electives

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14-15

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 60-61