Psychology - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.A.)

Title of Major: Arts and Sciences - Psychology, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.PSY

Total Credit Hours: 60

Psychology

Purpose: A degree in psychology is a traditional and well-established major offered at almost all universities across the country. This area of concentration prepares students for continuation to a BS/BA in Psychology. Anne Arundel Community College can readily supply the initial core class requirements for such degrees. In addition, this concentration can prepare students for employment in any number of fields that engage the social sciences. The degree can lead to a variety of professions - from the social sciences to business and beyond. This concentration provides essential content to understand the psychological constructs of human behavior including psychological theories on biological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that influence human development, human relationships, and sociocultural perspectives. Ultimately, students within this area of concentration will have a comprehensive picture of the opportunities psychology offers as a field of study and a career, and will also come to a greater understanding of themselves and their personal motivations.

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General Education Requirements: 31-36 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English:3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Communications course 3 credit hours
Sophomore Literature course 3 credit hours
These courses simultaneously satisfy the Arts and Humanities general education requirements and two of the Program Requirements for this degree.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

BIO 101 is recommended, but students should check with their transfer institution.

Computer Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

Computer Technology course 3-4 credit hours
Either CTA 100 or CTP 103 will simultaneously meet the computer technology and computer competency requirements for this degree.
OR
Interdisciplinary Studies and Emerging Issues course 3 credit hours
OR
Mathematics course 3-4 credit hours

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits

Students must choose one Mathematics course from the following:
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours
OR
MAT 135 - Statistics 3 credit hours
OR
More advanced level if qualified from the list below:
MAT 137 - College Algebra 3 credit hours
MAT 145 - Precalculus 1 3 credit hours
MAT 146 - Precalculus 2 3 credits
MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus 4 credit hours
MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 4 credit hours
MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 4 credit hours
MAT 202 - Linear Algebra 4 credit hours
MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences) 3 credit hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours AND
Students must choose one History course from the following:
HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations 3 credit hours
HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations 3 credit hours
HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War 3 credit hours
HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War 3 credit hours
The History course simultaneously satisfies one of the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirements and one of the Program Requirements for this degree.

Program Requirements: 9 credits

The Program Requirements for this degree are simultaneously satisfied by three of General Education Requirements listed above: (1) the Communications Arts and Humanities general education requirement, (2) the Sophomore Literature Arts and Humanities general education requirement, and (3) one of the History Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement courses (HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HIS 211 or HIS 212).

Area of Concentration Requirements: 24-29 credits

Required Courses: 9 credits

PSY 100 - Career Development and Assessment 3 credit hours
PSY 211 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 214 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credit hours

Choose one course from the following: 3 credits

Students should check with their transfer institution on the most appropriate course for transfer.

PSY 102 - Psychology of African Americans 3 credit hours
PSY 205 - Child Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 208 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 212 - Personality Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 216 - Human Sexuality 3 credit hours
PSY 221 - Psychology of Men 3 credit hours
PSY 222 - Psychology of Women 3 credit hours
PSY 223 - Social Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 224 - Multicultural Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 232 - Sport Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 250 - Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours

Electives: 12-17 credits

Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Computer Competency Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must demonstrate competence in computing and information technology (a computer competency requirement ). Students may satisfy the computer competency course requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the computer technology general education course or with an elective.

Diversity Requirement

PSY 211 or PSY 214 meet this requirement.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Communicate complex ideas and information through writing, speaking, presenting, and using technology.
Locate, organize, and analyze information from multiple sources in order to develop informed, reasoned, and substantiated arguments.
Explain the value of tradition, innovation, and creativity.
Apply mathematical skills, critical analysis, and logical thinking to solving problems and interpreting quantitative information.
Explain behavior and mental processes using basic psychological terminiology, concepts, and theories.
Summarize general ideas and conclusions from psychological sources accurately.
Describe how context and sociocultural factors shape conclusions about individual behavior.
Articulate the skill sets desired by employers who hire or select people with psychology backgrounds.
Describe how psychology’s content applies to business, health care, educational, and other workplace settings.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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