College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Psychology Specialization

Associate of Science Degree

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Purpose:This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Transfer Information:Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.
Two Years Credits
1st Semester
BIO 101 General Biology I 4
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
1MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I 3
2PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology I 3
3SDV Elective 1
Total   15
2nd Semester
BIO 102 General Biology II 4
4ENG 112 College Composition II 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts 3
1MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II 3
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II 3
Total   16
3rd Semester
CST 110 Intro to Communication or CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENG 200 Level Literature Elective 3
HIS Elective 3
5PSY 231 Life Span Human Development I or any 200-level psychology course 3
PSY 211 Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences 3
Total   15
4th Semester
6_ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
7_ Social Science Elective 3
ENG 200 Level Literature Elective 3
2PED/RPK Elective 1
5PSY 232 Life Span Human Development II or any 200-level psychology course 3
PSY 213 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
Total   16
Total credits for the Psychology Specialization in SOCIAL SCIENCES
Psychology Specialization=62
1 Any higher-level mathematics course may be substituted with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course; PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.
4 ENG 125 may be substituted with the advice of a counselor or faculty advisor according to requirements of transfer institutions.
5 Psychology majors can either take the sequence of PSY 231 and PSY 232 or they can choose any TWO 200-level psychology courses to fulfill this requirement.
6 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.
7 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.