Psychology: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is designed for transfer. This degree has two pathways:
1. The Arts Pathway
The Psychology Language Pathway is designed for transfer to the Psychology bachelor of arts (BA) degrees at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Students planning to transfer to a university other than Arizona public universities should see an advisor.
Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
2. The Science Pathway
The Psychology Science Pathway is designed for transfer to the Psychology bachelor of science (BS) degrees at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities.
Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
Please see an advisor for more information regarding these two pathways.

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that completers will possess at the end of their program of study.

Understand and utilize the vocabulary, concepts and theories used in the discipline
Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and summarize the research methodologies utilized in the study of psychology.
Employ critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of research, theories, and applications in the field.
Analyze historical and current psychological/theoretical frameworks as they apply to the discipline.
Understand the biological, behavioral, cognitive, social, and cultural factors that influence human behavior.
Examine the role of psychology in contemporary society and apply relevant concepts and theories to students' own experiences
Demonstrate effective writing skills.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

AGEC-A Requirements: 35 credit hours
See page 21 for General Education Courses 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.

Degree Core Requirements: 25–29 credit hours
Degree Core Courses: 15–18 credit hours

Required courses:
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 2301 Introduction to Statistics (3)
Select 9–12 credit hours from the following:
PSY 205 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 234¹ Child Development (3)
PSY 236 Psychology of Women (3)
PSY 280 Health Psychology (3)
PSY 227¹ Personality Development (3)
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 250¹ Social Psychology (4)
PSY 290¹ Research Methods (4)

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.

Arts Pathway: 8–13 credit hours

a. Natural Human Language 8 credit hours
At least two semesters of any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language¹. Students should note that fourth semester proficiency of any natural human language is required to graduate with a bachelor of arts degree. It is recommended that the requirement be completed at CCC.
Before enrolling in a natural human language course see an advisor.

b. Electives 0–6 credit hours
0–6 credits of transferable courses as stated in the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG). These courses must transfer to all Arizona public universities. See an advisor or check the college catalog web site (www.coconino.edu) for the current CEG.
If you are considering a bachelor of science degree at one of the Arizona universities, it is important that you meet with an advisor as early as possible.

Science Pathway: 11–13 credit hours
Depending on the university you are planning to transfer to, please select one of the following:

a. NAU
MAT 172¹ or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category. 3–5 credit hours
Any two courses meeting the physical and biological sciences requirements

BIO 201¹ and BIO 202¹
Recommended 8 credit hours
Before enrolling in the above courses see an advisor.

b. ASU Main and ASU West
Please see an advisor for specific course requirements
MAT 212¹ or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category. 3–5 credit hours
Any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language 8 credit hours.

c. U of A
Please see an advisor for specific course requirements.
MAT 172¹ or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category. 3–5 credit hours
Any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language.
Select a combination of 8 credits from the following:
Language 0–8 credit hours¹
Lab Science 0–8 credit hours¹
If you are considering a bachelor of science degree at one of the Arizona universities, it is important that you meet with an advisor as early as possible.

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.