SSPSY - Social Sciences Program, Psychology Option, A.A.

Program Title

Social Sciences Program, Psychology Option, A.A.

Program Code

SSPSY

Program Description

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: 47 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog. The following General Education courses are required for this program:

course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Science with Lab Credits: 4
Mathematics Credits: 4
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science or Technological Competency (1) Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
- Select one of the following courses:
  - PSYC217 - Social Psychology
  - course - Human Sexuality
  - PSYC228 - Cross-Cultural Psychology

Career Studies: 10 Credits as Follows:

course - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3
PSYC247 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology Credits: 4
course - Human Growth Development I or course - Human Growth and Development II or PSYC226 - Adolescent Psychology or course - Life Span Development Credits: 3

Career Studies: 3 Credits From the Following

course - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
course - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
course - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
course - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC219 - Positive Psychology Credits: 3 *

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

(1) Students are required to complete 0-4 credits in Technological Competency. A student may be waived from the Technological Competency requirements by passing a proficiency exam or by taking comparable coursework within other portions of his or her studies. Such courses will de designated in the catalog by a (t).

*Offered Spring Term only

The following General Education courses are recommended based on their applicability to the major and transferability.

Science with Lab Credits: 4
- Recommended - Student choose one from the following:
  - course - Human Biology Credits: 4
  - ENVR107 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
  - course - Chemistry in Life Credits: 4
  - course - General Physics I (Non-Calculus) Credits: 4
Mathematics Credits: 4
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Statists Credits: 4
  - course - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
  - MATH145 - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Credits: 3
  - ENVR108 - Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science or Technology Credits: 3
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Information Technology Credits: 3
  - course - Computer Logic and Design Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
  - course - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
  - course - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
- Recommended - Student choose one from the following:
  - course - The Short Story Credits: 3
  - course - World Literature I Credits: 3
  - course - World Literature II Credits: 3
  - course - American Literature I Credits: 3
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
  - course - Film Appreciation: Motion Picture/Art Credits: 3
  - course - History of Classical Music Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - Macro Economics Credits: 3
  - course - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
  - course - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
  - course - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3
  - course - American National Government Credits: 3
  - GEOG115 - Human Geography Credits: 3
History Credits: 6
- Recommended - Students choose one from the following:
  - course - World Civilization I Credits: 3
  - course - World Civilization II Credits: 3
  - course - American Civilization I Credits: 3
  - course - American Civilization II Credits: 3
  - course - Recent American History Credits: 3

Suggested Sequence

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

course - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 13

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science or Technological Competency Credits: 3
course - Human Growth Development I or course - Human Growth and Development II or PSYC226 - Adolescent Psychology or course - Life Span Development Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Science with Lab Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

PSYC247 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology Credits: 4
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
PSYC217 - Social Psychology or course - Human Sexuality or PSYC228 - Cross-Cultural Psychology

Total Credits: 15

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 University Partnerships.