AA: Specialized Curriculum Area
Psychology
Psychology
Associate of ArtsAT A GLANCE
- 60 credits
- Transfer up to 45 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
TUITION
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Next Session Starts
October 19Gain knowledge of psychology terminology, concepts, theories, and principles.
Take introductory-level courses in psychological practice, theory, and research and learn how you can apply psychological content to business, healthcare, education, and workplace settings. For example, you’ll learn how to apply problem-solving strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a variety of contexts. Plus, courses you take in this specialized curriculum area may be applicable to a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
- Courses
- Sequence
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- 12 credits of PSYC coursework; we recommend the following:
- (3 Credits, PSYC 321)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 351)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- 6 credits of elective coursework; we recommend you take courses that are applicable to the bachelor’s degree in psychology
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, STAT 200) |
General Education: Math; AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, PSYC 321) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, SOCY 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | (3 Credits, PSYC 335) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 16 | (3 Credits, PSYC 351) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 17 | (3 Credits, PSYC 353) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 18 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 19 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Total Credits Required: 60
Curriculum Courses: 25 Credits
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- 12 credits of PSYC coursework; we recommend the following:
- (3 Credits, PSYC 321)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 351)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- 6 credits of elective coursework; we recommend you take courses that are applicable to the bachelor’s degree in psychology
General Education Courses: 35 Credits
- Review the options to fulfill the 35 credits of general education coursework for associate's degrees.
- Review the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to see a complete list of courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) |
General Education: Communication |
| 3 | (3 Credits, IFSM 201) |
General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 4 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 5 | (3 Credits, PSYC 100) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 6 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) |
General Education: Communication |
| 7 | (3 Credits, STAT 200) |
General Education: Math; AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 8 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) |
General Education: Communication |
| 9 | (3 Credits, PSYC 321) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 11 | Take these courses simultaneously: (3 Credits, BIOL 101) (1 Credit, BIOL 102) |
General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 12 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, HIST 156) |
General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 14 | (3 Credits, SOCY 100) |
General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 15 | (3 Credits, PSYC 335) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 16 | (3 Credits, PSYC 351) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 17 | (3 Credits, PSYC 353) |
AA Specialization & Psychology Major |
| 18 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 19 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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