May 18, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Psychology, AS (PSYC.AS)

Location(s): Main Campus, Online


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Psychology is a program designed for those who wish to become competent individuals preparing for a career in Psychology. This program of study offers typical courses a student takes on the path towards a Bachelor’s, then a specific Master’s degree. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors regarding transfer equivalency and to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60


Semester 1 (13-15 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (SGE 030) 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • Communications Requirement (SGE 020) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Student Success Requirement (SGE 070) 1 Hour(s) *

Semester 2 (15-18 Hours)


  • English Requirement (SGE 010) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement (SGE 040) 4-5 Hour(s) *
  • Open Elective Course 3 Hour(s) 

Semester 3 (14-17 Hours)


  • 3 Hour(s) **
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (SGE 050) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course 2-5 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective Course 3 Hour(s) 

Semester 4 (13-18 Hours)


  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement (SGE 070) 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Arts and Humanities Requirement (SGE 060) 3 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 2-5 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (select from list below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Program Elective Courses ***


Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key


  • 010 English
  • 020 Communications
  • 030 Mathematics & Statistics
  • 040 Natural & Physical Sciences
  • 050 Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • 060 Arts & Humanities
  • 070 Institutionally Designated (Social Responsibility & Diversity)

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