PSYCHOLOGY
60 credit hours
Department Chairs:
Larry Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . SCC-J246 . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5608
Michael McConachie . . . . CPC-E221 . . . . . . . . . . .972.548.6513
Wendy Gunderson . . . . . . PRC-F213 . . . . . . . . . . .972.377.1536
Academic Advisor:
Kari Ford . . . . . . . . . SCC-G151 . . . . . . . . . . .972.881.5782
An Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Psychology serves as a foundation for continued studies in psychology. Since most careers in psychology require an advanced degree, many students transfer to a college or university and eventually enter graduate school in psychology. The Psychology Program features a variety of introductory courses exploring the nature of behavior and mental processes. Course offerings include general psychology, applied psychology and life-span psychology. These courses emphasize current psychological theory and research, as well as the practical application of the basic principles of psychology to the student’s daily life. Many courses in the program require participation in hands-on, experiential laboratory exercises that further emphasize practical application of course material.
Career Opportunities
Students who earn advanced degrees in psychology are often employed as counselors, psychotherapists, and mental health workers. With further study, a psychology degree may also be used as a stepping-stone to a career in education, business, law, or medicine.
AA Core Curriculum 45 credit hours
Additional Graduation Requirement 3 credit hours
See AA Core.
Recommended Electives 12 credit hours
PSYC 2301 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC 2314 Life Span Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC 2315 Psychology of Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC 2316 Psychology of Personality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOCI 1306 Social Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage and Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
