College Catalog Programs of Study 2018-2019

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Psychology Specialization

Associate of Science Degree

AL, AN, LO, MA, WO

 
 

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 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills or SDV 101 1
Total   14
2nd Semester
BIO 102 General Biology II 4
2ENG 112 College Composition II 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts 3
1MTH 245 Statistics 3
3PSY ___ Any 200-level Psychology course 3
Total   16
3rd Semester
4CST 110 Intro to Communication 3
5___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
6HIS Elective 3
PSY 211 Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences 3
3PSY ___ Any 200-level Psychology course 3
Total   15
4th Semester
ENG 200-Level Literature Elective 3
5___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
PSY 213 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
7___ ___ General Education Elective 3
8___ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Total   15

Total credits for the Social Sciences Psychology Specialization=60

1 May substitute two higher level mathematics courses.: Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 264. Seek advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of other transfer institutions.

2 ENG 125 is a preferred course if transferring to George Mason University. Students considering transfer should consult an academic advisor to select the appropriate course.

3 Psychology majors may choose any two 200-level psychology courses to fulfill this requirement..

4 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 126, or CST 229.

5 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.

6 HIS 101, HIS 102 or HIS 112 is recommended. Other HIS courses may be chosen from the list of approved general education courses.

7 See any of the courses listed under General Education Electives.

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