Psychology, A.A.

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(CIP 42.0101)

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To allow students to complete this degree fully online, specific Core Curriculum classes have been recommended. Please contact your program advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

First Year

First Semester

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework 3 Course Credits ⁺
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum (HIST 1301 recommended) ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Mathematics Core Curriculum (MATH 1332 recommended) ⁺
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 15

Second Semester

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum (HIST 2301 Recommended) +
Select 3 Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum (ARTS 1301 Recommended) ⁺
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 15

Second Year

First Semester

PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum (BIOL 1308 Recommended)⁺
PSYC Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from PSYC Elective List (below) Credits / Units: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Component Area Options - Group 1 Core Curriculum (SPCH-1315 Recommended ⁺ Credits / Units: 3

Semester Credits: 15

Second Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum (GEOL 1301 Recommended) ⁺
PSYC Elective - Select 6 Course Credits from PSYC Elective List (below) Credits / Units: 6
Select 3 Course Credits from Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum (PHIL 2306 recommended) ⁺

Semester Credits: 15

Total Minimum Credit Hours Required for an A. A. in Psychology: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection

NOTE: Some courses required for the psychology degree are offered on a two-year cycle. Please contact the department chair to plan your schedule.

PSYC Elective List:

PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2307 - Adolescent Psychology 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality 3 Course Credits
PSYC 2389 - Academic Cooperative 3 Course Credits