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Psychology is the study of behavior and mind. It is a diverse major with many sub-fields and connections with other disciplines. Psychology is a science rooted in basic and applied research; it also has clinical and educational applications.
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What makes this major unique?
Psychology is a major that can lead to many career paths as it has many subfields. While many careers in psychology require advanced training, an AA degree lays the groundwork and can be a steppingstone to many careers in human services and/or management. Developmental and Educational Psychologists work with children, families, and schools. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists work in large companies and organizations. Environmental Psychologists look at how people interact and impact the environment they live in.
Career Possibilities
Psychology can lead to many different career paths, including working in mental health as a counselor or as a psychological researcher. Psychology can also lead to many fields you may not think of — business, human resources, education, advertising, and more.
Transfer Possibilities
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
English: 6 credits
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
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Life & Physical Sciences: 3 credits
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B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category
Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 |
| SYF101 First-Year Seminar for Psychology | 3 |
| SSY101 General Psychology | 3 |
| SSY230 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SSY240 Developmental Psychology I | 3 |
| SSY250 Social Psychology | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SSY200 Personality | |
| SSY205 Psychology of Gender | |
| SSY241 Developmental Psychology II | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SSN184 Environmental Psychology | |
| SSN280 Urban Black Psychology | |
| Social Science | 6 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SSA101 Cultural Anthropology | |
| SSS100 Introduction to Sociology | |
| Social Science: Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865 | |
| SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865 | |
| SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance | |
| SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times | |
| SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 | |
| SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present | |
| SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies | |
| SSH231 Afro-American History | |
| SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SSY203 Experiential Learning in Psychology | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
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