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.
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 | |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | 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 or PSY 261 | Child Psychology or Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| General Education Science 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 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 Total | 16 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Humanities 5 | 3 | |
| PSY 241 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Transferable Science | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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:
- 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 | |
Required | ||
| Pre-Calculus I (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| 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 | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
| Science 4 | 6 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II 2 | 3 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 233 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 261 | Introduction to Social Psychology | |
| PSY 241 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 8 | |
| Select 8 units of transferable electives. | ||
| Elementary Analysis of Behavior (Recommended for students pursuing UNR's BS in Behavior Science Specialization) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.
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If you place into MATH 127 or MATH 181, the additional units will become elective units.
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Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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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.
