Psychology - Associate of Arts Degree

Introduction to the methodology of correlational and experimental research in psychology and related disciplines. Covers the design, data gathering, data analysis, and write-up of quantitative research. Designed primarily for psychology and other social and behavioral science majors.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

PSYCH 100 or PSYCH 100HGeneral Psychology

3.00

MATH 110 or MATH 110HIntroduction to Statistics

4.00

OR

PSYCH 120Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

4.00

PSYCH 111Developmental Psychology: Lifespan

3.00

PSYCH 201Research Methods

4.00

BIOL 100General Biology

4.00

 

Students must complete at least six (6) additional units from the following courses:

PSYCH 102Personal and Social Adjustment

3.00

PSYCH 103Theories of Personality

3.00

PSYCH 110Abnormal Psychology

3.00

PSYCH 118Human Sexual Behavior

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 24.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
Student can identify and describe the historical trends, theoretical views, values of the field, concepts, methods, techniques and research associated with psychology.