Psychology A.S.

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

The psychology program is designed for students preparing to enter a program at a four-year college or university, leading to a baccalaureate degree within the diverse field of psychology.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • explain why psychology is a science.

  • demonstrate critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and apply the scientific approach to solving problems.

  • describe and apply psychological principles.

  • demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes.

  • communicate effectively in a variety of forms.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester   Credits
BIO 101* Introduction to Biology 4
ENG 105 College English I 3
PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 150
MAT 155
MAT 160		 Probability and Statistics or
Finite Mathematics for Business and Social Science or
College Algebra		 3
Elective ** Humanities 3
  Semester Total 16
     
Second Semester    
ENG 106 College English II 3
PSY 145
PSY 242		 Human Growth and Development or
Child Development		 3
SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology 3
Elective**** Free Elective 3
Elective ** Humanities 3
  Semester Total 15
     
Third Semester    
PHI 205 Ethics 3
PSY 243
PSY 283		 Abnormal Psychology or
Introduction to Social Psychology		 3
PSY 255 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 4
Elective Science/Mathematic 3
Elective Humanities/Social Sciences (other than PSY) 3
  Semester Total 16
     
Fourth Semester    
ENG 111 Speech 3
PSY 256 Research Methods in Psychology 4
Elective*** General Education 3
Elective Humanities/Social Sciences (other than PSY) 3
  Semester Total 13
  Credit Total 60

Requirements/Recommendations
*Students should consult the requirements of the four-year college or university to determine the requirements for laboratory science.

**Students planning to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts program are strongly encouraged to complete a two-semester foreign language sequence, however, consult with academic advisors to ensure that course selection will meet educational goals.

***Students should consult the catalog of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to ensure that degree requirements are being properly met.

****The free elective in this program allows students to explore other disciplines or study more indepth in a particular topic within the discipline. Students need to work closely with their advisors and consider the requirements of the four-year college or university to determine the best fit for this elective.