Psychology, AS

Program Code: Psychology-AS

This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Associate of Science in Psychology is designed as a university transfer program that substantially meets the requirements for the first two years of study for a B.S. 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 and statistical methods in Psychology.

The Associate of Science in Psychology is a good fit for students who see graduate study in Psychology, Psychiatry, or a career in Behavior Analysis in their future. 

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. 

Psychology Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
ENG 101
Composition I
or Composition Enhanced
or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
3
Fine Arts/Diversity 4 3
MATH 126 Pre-Calculus I 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
Elective 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
ENG 102
Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
3
MATH 127 Pre-Calculus II 3
PSY 210 Introduction to Statistical Methods 3
PSY 233
Child Psychology
or Introduction to Social Psychology
3
General Education Science 4 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
PSY 240 Introduction to Research Methods 3
General Education Science 4 3
Tranferable Science 3
Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 5 3
MATH 181 Calculus I 2 4
 Semester Total16
4th semester
Humanities 5 3
PSY 241 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3
Elective 5
Transferable Science 3
 Semester Total14
 Total Units60
4

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree.

5

See program recommendations or requirements.

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:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3-6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Humanities3
Mathematics3
Required
Pre-Calculus I (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 3[3]
Recommended:
Select a course that satisfies a General Education requirement.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2[3]
Recommended:
Introduction to American Politics
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
Science 46
Recommended:
Introduction to Neuroscience
Degree Requirements
MATH 127Pre-Calculus II 23
MATH 181Calculus I 24
PSY 101General Psychology3
PSY 210Introduction to Statistical Methods3
PSY 240Introduction to Research Methods3
PSY 233Child Psychology3
or PSY 261 Introduction to Social Psychology
PSY 241Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3
Elective Requirements8
Select 8 units of transferable electives.
Elementary Analysis of Behavior (Recommended for students pursuing UNR's BS in Behavior Science Specialization)
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.

2

If you place into MATH 127 or MATH 181, the additional units will become elective units.

3

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

4

Any transferable science course. 

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Define and identify key concepts, principles and theories in psychology. 

PSLO2: Describe and evaluate basic research methods used by psychologists; including their respective advantages and disadvantages.

PSLO3: Identify aspects of individual or cultural diversity and the interpersonal challenges that can result from diversity and context. 

PSLO4: 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.