Social Sciences Program, Psychology Option, A.A.

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This option prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate psychology program. The coursework is designed to foster an appreciation and understanding of (1) the scientific study, (2) measurement, and (3) perspectives and concepts (both historical and contemporary) of behaviors and mental processes fundamental to psychology. Program graduates will learn fundamental knowledge concerning psychological processes and research methods for investigating basic and applied problems in psychology. Students will apply relevant research to analyze and evaluate psychological perspectives and concepts.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Examine the essential elements of the history of Psychology
Compare and contrast the concepts of the various contemporary perspectives within the field
Appraise the scientific study and measurement of psychology and its concepts
Evaluate the basic physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of development through the lifespan
Discuss the basic structure and physiology of the nervous and endocrine systems
Express informed personal views, based upon current research, regarding controversial topics in the field

Requirements

General Education - 45-48 credits

As described in General Education .

Career Studies - 10 credits as follows:

PSYC105 - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3
PSYC208 - Life Span Development Credits: 3
PSYC247 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology Credits: 4

Career Studies - 3 credits from the following:

PSYC106 - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3
PSYC205 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC206 - Human Growth and Development I Credits: 3
PSYC207 - Human Growth and Development II Credits: 3
PSYC209 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
PSYC216 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC217 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC218 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC219 - Positive Psychology Credits: 3 **
PSYC226 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC227 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3

Elective - 0-3 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60-61

Notes:

* Offered Fall Term only

** Offered Spring Term only

Program Code for registration: SSPSY [Online program SSPSYOL]

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Suggested Sequence - Social Sciences Program A.A. Degree Psychology Option

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

PSYC105 - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Mathematics Credits: 3-4⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-17

Semester 2 - Spring Term

Career Credits: 3
PSYC208 - Life Span Development Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4⁽¹⁾
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

PSYC247 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology Credits: 4
Communications Credits: 3
Science (with Lab) Credits: 4
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total credits: 17

Semester 4 - Spring Term

Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Cultural & Global Awareness Credits: 3⁽²⁾
History Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾ A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics , Sciences or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

⁽²⁾ One course is required from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area. Students may meet this requirement while simultaneously fulfilling the General Education requirement for another knowledge area.

Bachelor’s Degree Through Brookdale

This is a preferred Associate degree for students planning to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. For information see Dual Admissions or University Partnerships.

Transfer Information

For-additional information on transfer visit the Transfer Resources website at https://www.brookdalecc.edu/transfer-resources/ and University Partnerships.

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