Psychology, AA
Program Code: Psychology-AA
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
The Associate of Arts in Psychology is designed as a university transfer program that substantially meets the requirements for the first two years of study for the B.A. in Psychology at UNR. The degree requirements include a well-balanced general education curriculum. Specific curriculum provides students with major concepts, theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in Psychology. In addition, students will come to understand and apply basic research methods in Psychology.
The Associate of Arts in Psychology is a good fit for students who do not see graduate study in Psychology or Psychiatry in their future, but are looking to complement a career in Human Resources, Business, Law, Education, or a related field.
Students requiring clarification on whether to follow a course of study leading towards a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology at UNR, or those wishing to transfer to any other baccalaureate program, should work closely with TMCC advisors and advisors at the institution of transfer to obtain recommended courses.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Fine Arts/Diversity 4 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 3 | 4 | |
| Mathematics 4 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Foreign Language 3 | 4 | |
| PSY 233 or PSY 261 | Child Psychology or Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Foreign Language 3 | 3 | |
| PSY 240 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Foreign Language 3 | 3 | |
| Humanities 5 | 3 | |
| Elective | 7 | |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
Select a course that satisfies a General Education requirement. | ||
| Foreign Language 3 | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 233 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 261 | Introduction to Social Psychology | |
| PSY 240 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 10 | |
| Students choose 10 elective units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Student completing the degree will:
PO1: Define and identify key concepts, principles and theories in psychology.
PO2: Describe and evaluate basic research methods used by psychologists; including their respective advantages and disadvantages.
PO3: Identify aspects of individual or cultural diversity and the interpersonal challenges that can result from diversity and context.
PO4: Communicate ideas, supported by scholarly works, which reflect knowledge of basic psychological concepts and principles.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
