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2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies - Psychology Specialization, AA&S- Can Be Completed Online

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Purpose: The Psychology Specialization of the General Studies Transfer Degree Program is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at a four-year college or university. While the standard General Studies curriculum provides flexibility for students who are uncertain about their educational goals, the Psychology Specialization is designed to provide a solid academic foundation in Psychology.

Students who complete this program of study can earn junior-class standing at a four-year college or university and will have completed courses that generally serve as prerequisites for advanced undergraduate coursework in Psychology. Additionally, the Psychology Specialization is designed to accommodate the needs of students pursuing or who have completed the Career Studies Certificate in Paraprofessional Counseling (CSCPC).

Like other transfer degree programs, students pursuing the Psychology Specialization take courses that are accepted at most public four year institutions in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs. However, departments of Psychology differ greatly in their approaches to the undergraduate major in Psychology and students are urged to acquaint themselves with the degree requirements of potential college or university transfer destinations.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement.  Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Psychology Specialization Curriculum Degree Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr.)

English (9 cr.)

Mathematics (6 cr.)

History (6 cr.)

  • Any two HIS courses

Humanities (6 cr.)

Social Sciences (6 cr.)

  • Choose any two Social Science courses (6cr) from  ECO2, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY3, SOC

Lab Sciences (8 cr.)

Computer Competency (3 Cr.)

Major Requirements (15 cr.)

Psychology Electives:

Any three from

Total Minimum Credits: 60

Note: HLT 143 , HLT 250 , HLT 261 , HLT 262 , HLT 263 , and HLT 290  DO NOT meet HLT/PE requirement

Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies necessary for academic success, transfer, and employment.  Individual programs may specify how computer competency is attained as part of the program.  If not specified otherwise, computer competency is demonstrated by passing ITE 115 (transfer elective) or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement.   

1 Students should check with institutions to which they are considering transfer to determine appropriate MTH courses and/or sequences.

2Coursework in PHI or SPA is recommended for satisfaction of this requirement.
3  and ECO 201 -ECO 202  contain similar course content. Students who take ECO 120  cannot receive credit for either ECO 201  or ECO 202 . Students who take either ECO 201  or ECO 202  cannot receive credit for ECO 120 .
4 Students pursuing the Career Studies Certificate in Paraprofessional Counseling complete the Social Sciences requirement using PSY courses required by that curriculum. Students not pursuing that curriculum should complete the Social Sciences requirement by taking any other Social Science course (ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, or SOC) that transfer destinations might require for completion of the Bachelor’s degree.
5 Students pursuing the Career Studies Certificate in Paraprofessional Counseling must take PSY 230 . Students cannot earn credit for both PSY 235  and PSY 230 . Students should contact the four-year institution(s) to which they may transfer to determine how credit might be awarded for PSY 235  and PSY 230 .
6 Students pursuing the Career Studies Certificate in Paraprofessional Counseling must fulfill this requirement using PSY courses required by that curriculum, including PSY 226  and PSY 290 . Students must complete PSY 226 , 12 credit hours and gain the approval of the Paraprofessional Counseling Program Head prior to registering for PSY 290 . Students should contact the four-year institution(s) to which they may transfer to determine how credit might be awarded for any PSY elective.

7Students passing the computer competency exam will need to take an additional transfer elective course in place of ITE 115.

Students graduating from this program may be called upon to participate in a general education outcomes assessment during their last semester.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Year

First Five

Total Credits: 14

Second Semester

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Third Semester

  • PSY Elective
  • SOC Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • ENG (Literature)
  • HIS
Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 15

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