Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Psychology, A.A.
Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.
Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.PSY
Total Credit Hours: 60
About the Psychology Program
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.
Students who would like to follow the Psychology pathway and at the same time earn the Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies (CRT.GSS.STDS) can do so by taking the following recommended courses within the Psychology Arts and Sciences transfer degree (AA.ARTS-SCI.PSY), 15 credit hours are required for the certificate:
- GSS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies (under Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- GSS/ENG 228 - Literature in English by Women (under Sophomore Literature)
- GSS/PSY 216 - Human Sexuality or GSS/PSY 222 - Psychology of Women (under “additional 3 credits in Psychology”)
- GSS/HEA 113 - Women’s Health (under Wellness)
- One additional GSS course
Students who would like to follow the Psychology pathway and at the same time earn the Letter of Recognition in Gender and Sexuality Studies can do so by taking the following recommended courses within the Psychology Arts and Sciences transfer degree (AA.ARTS-SCI.PSY), 9 credit hours are required:
- GSS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies (under Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- GSS/ENG 228 - Literature in English by Women (under Sophomore Literature)
- GSS/HEA 113 - Women’s Health (under Wellness)
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Lori Perez
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
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Electives
Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.
Students seeking the GSS Certificate and/or Letter of Recognition may wish to choose electives from the GSS area. |
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