College Catalog Programs of Study 2017-2018

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Psychology Specialization

Associate of Science Degree

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CIP Code: 45.0101

 

Purpose:  This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Science 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 181 Finite Mathematics I 3
PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
2PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology I 3
3SDV 100 College Success Skills 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 182 Finite Mathematics II 3
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II 3
Total   16
3rd Semester
CST 110 Intro to Communication or 3
  CST  126  Interpersonal Communication  
ENG 200-Level Literature Elective 3
HIS Elective 3
PSY 211 Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences 3
5PSY ___ Any 200-level Psychology course 3
Total   15
4th Semester
ENG 200-Level Literature Elective 3
6___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
PSY 213 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
5PSY ___ Any 200-level Psychology course 3
7___ Social Science Elective 3
Total   15

Total credits for the Social Sciences Psychology Specialization=61

1 May substitute two mathematics courses from the following: MTH 173 and MTH 174, MTH 241, MTH 270, MTH 271 and MTH 272, MTH 273, and MTH 274. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 173 and MTH 271. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 174 and MTH 272. Seek advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of other transfer institutions.

2 Students cannot take the one semester version course and combine with the two semester version course. PSY 201 and PSY 202 cannot be combined with PSY 200. PSY 231 and PSY 232 cannot be combined with PSY 230, and PSY 231 cannot be combined with PSY 235.

3 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

4 May substitute ENG 125 with the advice of a counselor or academic advisor according to the requirements of the transfer institution.

5 Psychology majors choose any two 200-level psychology courses (with the exception of PSY 200) to fulfill this requirement.

6 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

7 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.