Psychology: AA Degree
The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is designed for transfer to the three Arizona State universities.:
Requirements differ significantly among universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to help avoid transfer difficulties.
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that completers will possess at the end of their program of study.
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Define and apply key terms, concepts and theories of psychology
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Demonstrate an understanding of the research methods used in the field of psychology
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Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of research, theories, and applications in the field
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Describe the major theoretical frameworks used in psychology.
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Explain how nature and nurture influence human behavior
Minimum credit hours required: 60
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AGEC-A Requirements: 35 credit hours
See General Education Courses on page 56 that can be used to satisfy AGEC requirements.
Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
Mathematics (3– 5)
MAT 142¹ College Mathematics (3) or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category.
Arts/Humanities (6–9)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from the approved General Education
courses in the Arts/Humanities category.
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6–9)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from the approved General Education
courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.
Physical/Biological Sciences (8–10)
Any two courses may be taken from the General Education courses in the Physical/Biological
Sciences category.
General Education Options (0–6)²
Courses may be selected from the above categories or from the Options category.
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Total Core Requirements: 25 credit hours
Degree Core Courses: 10 credit hours
Required courses:
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 230 Introduction to Statistics (3)
PSY 250¹ Social Psychology (4)
Select 9–12 credit hours from the following:
PSY 205 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 236 Psychology of Women (3)
PSY 227¹ Personality Development (3)
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 255 Intro to Biological Psychology (3)
Because degree requirements vary among universities, students should select the remaining 3 –6 credit hours in consultation with an advisor.
¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² 0-6 hours may be taken in the Options category as needed to complete the minimum 35 hours required for the AGEC.Total Core Requirements: 25 credit hours
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