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Psychology

The Psychology pathway is a great choice for students seeking to gain a core understanding of human behavior and relationships, social and cultural practices throughout the world, and the complexities of human development. This program allows for graduation with an Associate of Arts Degree and/or transfer to a university Psychology program.


Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
  • **Computer Science Elective (3)
  • *Foreign Language (3)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
  • *Principles of Biology I BIO 1114 OR *General Biology I BIO 1134
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • *Foreign Language (3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • *Physical Science Survey I PHY 2244
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • History Elective (3)
  • Literature Elective (3)
  • *Foreign Language OR Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • History Elective (3)
  • Literature Elective (3)
  • ****Fine Arts Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours

*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

**Computer Science Elective Options:
CSC 1113 Computer Concepts
CSC 1123 Computer Applications I

***Suggested Social/Behavioral Science Elective Options:
GEO 1113 World Regional Geography
PHI 2113 Introduction to Philosophy I
PSY 2223 Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy
PSY/EPY 2513 Child Psychology
PSY/EPY 2523 Adolescent Psychology

PSY/EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development
SOC 2133 Social Problems
SOC 2143 Marriage and Family

**** Fine Arts Elective Options:
ART 1113 Art Appreciation
MUS 1113 Music Appreciation
SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.