Psychology - Associate of Arts Degree

Psychology is one of the most popular majors because it is so useful in research, counseling, human services, marketing, management, emergency services, and law. At Crafton Hills College, this major is supported by a very active student club.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

BIOL 100	General Biology	4.00
PSYCH 100 or PSYCH 100H	General Psychology	3.00
PSYCH 111	Developmental Psychology: Lifespan	3.00
PSYCH 201	Research Methods	4.00
MATH 110 or MATH 110H	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4.00
	OR
PSYCH 120	Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences	4.00

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

PSYCH 102	Personal and Social Adjustment	3.00
PSYCH 103	Theories of Personality	3.00
PSYCH 110	Abnormal Psychology	3.00
PSYCH 118	Human Sexual Behavior	3.00

Total Credit Hours: 23.00

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.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

• Identify and describe the historical trends, theoretical views, values of the field, concepts, methods, techniques and research associated with psychology.
• Use library and online resources effectively to locate and evaluate peer-reviewed research, and apply APA style in citing supporting information related to specific topics in psychology.
• Critically analyze research and real-life situations, and apply psychological insights to their own growth and development.