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:

PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H	Introduction to Psychology	3.00
STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics	4.00
	OR
PSYC 120	Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences	4.00
PSYC 111	Developmental Psychology: Lifespan	3.00
PSYC 201	Research Methods	4.00
BIOL 100	General Biology	4.00

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

PSYC 102	Personal and Social Adjustment	3.00
PSYC 103	Theories of Personality	3.00
PSYC 110	Abnormal Psychology	3.00
PSYC 118	Human 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.