Psychology, AA

Program Description

The Psychology AA prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in psychology, social work, human services, and other social sciences. Students develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the science of psychology, including understanding human behavior and internal mental processes. Psychology is a field with broad and diverse career opportunities, including psychotherapy, counseling, social work, case management, addictions treatment, criminal justice, health, education, and research.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
ARTS 3 credits
HUM 3 credits
LSCI (in program)
MATH 3 credits
ORAL 3 credits
SOC (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 1010General Biology I

4 credits

PSYC 1000General Psychology

4 credits

PSYC 2000Research Psychological Methods

4 credits

 

PSYC 2080Biological Psychology

3 credits

OR

PSYC 2210Drugs and Behavior

3 credits

 

PSYC 2130APA Writing Style

1 credit

PSYC 2300Developmental Psychology

3 credits

PSYC 2340Abnormal Psychology

3 credits

PSYC 2380Social Psychology

3 credits

 

STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics

4 credits

OR

STAT 2070Intro Statistics for the Social Sciences

4 credits

STAT 2070: Recommended

 

Program Electives

Student must choose six (6) credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANTH 1100Introduction to Biological Anthropology

3 credits

ANTH 1200Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3 credits

CNSL 2300Counseling for Helping Professional

3 credits

CNSL 2330Counseling Diverse Populations

3 credits

CNSL 2340Theories of Counseling

3 credits

PSYC 1XXX
Any 1000 Level PSYC course(s)

1 credit

PSYC 2XXX
Any 2000 Level PSYC course(s)

3 credits

PSYC 3110Cross Cultural Psychology

3 credits

PSYC 3200Industrial Organizational Psychology

3 credits

SOC 1000Sociological Principles

3 credits

SOWK 2000Introduction to Social Work

3 credits

General Electives

General Electives - 3

Total Credit Hours: 60