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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Psychology. Human behavior, how the mind works and mental illness are explored. Psychology is the study of the mind and of behavior. It studies both individuals and groups of people, and it often involves case studies. Psychologists try to understand how mental functions affect individual and social behavior. They also explore emotion, motivation, personality, and relationships. Careers often require a BA degree or higher. Careers include school and private counseling, psychiatrist, psychologist, and treatment for youth and adults. This program introduces students to Psychology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Psychology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BA) in Psychology at a four-year university.
This MAP is appropriate for transfer to Colorado public institutions with the exception of Colorado State University – Fort Collins. Students intending to complete an Associate of Science degree in Psychology and transfer to University of Colorado – Denver should refer to the MAP for the Associate of Science degree in Psychology. Students intending to transfer to Colorado State University – Fort Collins should contact an advisor.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 125 or COM 115 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 215/236/244/247 or Any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- BIO | BIO 105/111 or Any GT-SC1 | 4-5 |
| GT- MA1 | MAT 135, MAT 120, MAT 121, or Any GT-MA1 | 3-4 |
| GEN EDU | HWE 124 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-17 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | PSY 217, PSY 226, PSY 235, or PSY 238 | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course:___________ | 4-5 |
| GEN EDU | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 111, PHI 112, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | PSY 217, PSY 226, PSY 235, or PSY 238 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | PSY 217, PSY 226, PSY 235, or PSY 238 | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course:___________ | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course:__________ | 3-4 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts and Humanities (GT-AH) Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Semester Note: 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.
Credits for additional required courses may not be required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution. If not required, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.