My Academic Plan
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 BS 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. This program introduces students to Psychology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Careers often require a BS degree or higher. Career paths for Psychology BS degree holders include working with medical doctors, psychologists, brain researchers, and biologists. The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Psychology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at a four-year university. Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology have added skills in math, sciences, and research.
If students are planning to transfer to University of Colorado-Denver and pursue a B.S. in Psychology, they should use this MAP. If they are intending to transfer to Colorado State University-Ft. Collins (CSU) in Psychology, they 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. Students should ask their Pathways Advisor for details about additional required coursework. If they are intending to transfer to Colorado State University – Pueblo, they should see their Pathways Advisor. If they are intending to transfer to other Colorado Public Universities to pursue a B.A. in Psychology, they should view the MAP for an A.A. in Psychology.
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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.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3-4 |
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Semester Note: You
may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways
CO3 course.
If you are planning to transfer to University of Colorado Denver, you should complete both two-semester sequences of BIO 111 & 112 and CHE 111 & 112 at the community college; in addition, electives are restricted to non-Psychology courses.
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 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 102/122/205/236/244/247 or ANY GT-HI1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 111, PHI 112, or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement, BIO 112 is required if transferring to University of Colorado-Denver. You may take any GT-SC1 or Approved Elective List course if transferring to CSU-Ft. Collins. In order to earn your Associate of Science degree in Psychology, you must have two sequential science courses and an additional science course.
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.
| GT- SS | PSY 217 or PSY 235 | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 112, HUM 123, or LIT 115 or 212, or any GT-AH | 3 |
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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.
| GT- SS | PSY 217 or PSY 235 | 3 |
| CHE 112 | General College Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| GEN EDU | COM 125 or COM 115 | 3 |
| GT- AH | PHI 112, HUM 123, or LIT 115 or 212, or any GT-AH | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement, CHE 112 is required if transferring to University of Colorado-Denver. You may take any GT-SC1 or Approved Elective List course if transferring to CSU-Ft. Collins. In order to earn your Associate of Science degree in Psychology, you must have two sequential science courses and an additional science course.
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.