Psychology Associate of Science
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
If you are planning to transfer to University of Colorado-Denver and pursue a B.S. in Psychology, please use this MAP. If you are intending to transfer to Colorado State University-Ft. Collins (CSU) in Psychology, you should follow the Associate of Arts with no designation and complete the following courses: PSY 200 (Research Methodology) and PSY 258 (Introduction to Neuropsychology) to satisfy required prerequisites for CSU’s upper division psychology courses. Ask your Pathways Advisor for details about additional required coursework. If you are intending to transfer to Colorado State University – Pueblo should see your Pathways Advisor. If you are intending to transfer to other Colorado Public Universities to pursue a B.A. in Psychology, you should view the MAP for an A.A. in Psychology.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
The psychology program provides quality education in the study of behavior and mental processes through both the traditional classroom setting and online learning environments.
This program might be for you if:
• You are interested in learning more about the way the mind works and the science behind our everyday thoughts.
• You would like to gain new techniques in order to organize your own life through personal growth and insight.
• You often ask questions about human behavior or even the actions and responses of animals.
There are thousands of questions that all of us ask in our everyday lives and psychology is the field that organizes what science has discovered in an attempt to answer them all! Just as you might take a course to improve computer skills, psychology classes allow you to improve a variety of other skills, such as understanding research, human development, human relations, parenting, stress management, and more.
Psychology is the science of human behavior and mental processes that affect mental and physical health. A.A. coursework covers the science and mathematics subjects needed to transfer to a four-year institution. In addition, with the designation in psychology you will be taking a variety of psychology courses (5) that will transfer over to most four year institutions in Colorado.
Career Opportunities
While the Bachelor’s degree in psychology could be useful in a number of careers, professional psychologists must continue to graduate study. Employment opportunities with a Doctorate or a Masters’ degree include teaching or counseling in a wide variety of settings. All four year state schools in Colorado offer an AA in psychology. You can find information about these schools here: College in Colorado.
A degree in Psychology opens the door to careers in:
- School Counseling
- Psychiatrist/Psychologist
- Treatment Facility for Youths/Adults
- Private Counseling Practice
AS in Psychology
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3-4 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| GT- AH1 | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. You should take a minimum of 60 credits. Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| GT- SS | Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS): ___________ | 3 |
| CHE 112 | General College Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| COM- REQ | Communication: __________ | 3 |
| GT- AH1 | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-61