The Associate of Arts in Psychology offers students a foundation of the principles of psychology and direct application of theory. This degree is designed to allow students to transfer to a four-year degree program or to begin a career connected to the field of psychology. Students will have the opportunity to use their skills in the community and design their own research.
Upon graduation, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate written and oral communication proficiency for a variety of audiences.
- Utilize knowledge from a foundation of psychological theories and concepts.
- Analyze and apply psychological theories to real world situations.
- Gather and analyze data within their own research.
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
Students completing an internship program will be required to submit proof of immunizations to the College. Please see the Academic Policies section of this catalog, under XVI. Immunization Policy, along with any other information needed by the assigned site.
In order to transfer to a four-year institution or pursue a career in psychology, students should possess strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborate effectively with others; conduct themselves in a professional manner; demonstrate empathy, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation; adapt to a variety of situations; and use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
In addition to the Great Bay transfer credit policies, transfer of courses in psychology more than ten years old will be evaluated by the Department Chair on an individual basis. In the case of English and math course transfers, it may be recommended that the student take portions of the Accuplacer Placement Test to verify the skill level required in order to be successful in subsequent classes with the program.
First Year
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Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester