Psychology Associate of Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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 Academic Advisor.

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 2000 (Research Methodology) and PSY 2662 (Introduction to Neuropsychology) to satisfy required prerequisites for CSU’s upper division psychology courses. Students should ask their Academic Advisor for details about additional required coursework. If they are intending to transfer to Colorado State University – Pueblo, they should see their Academic 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

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
PSY 1001	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
ELECTIVE	Intro to Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1011) or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
BIO 1111	General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Notes: If you are planning to attend the University of Colorado-Denver, Approved Elective List courses must be Non-Psychology courses.

If you are planning to attend Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Boulder, or Western Colorado University, Approved Elective List courses may include no more than 6 credits from Psychology (PSY) courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement.

Second Semester

PSY 1002	General Psychology II: GT-SS3	3
GT-HI1	Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105), U.S. History Since 1945 (HIS 2145), History in Latin America (HIS 2200), 20th Century World History (HIS 2015), or Any GT-HI1	3
ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
GT-AH	Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (PHI 1012) or Any GT-AH course	3
BIO 1112	General College Biology II w/Lab: GT-SC1	5
Total Credit Hours:		17

Semester Notes:  If you are planning to attend University of Colorado Denver, you must take BIO 1111, BIO 1112, CHE 1111, and CHE 1112 and 3 additional credits from the Approved Elective List, which must be Non-Psychology courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement. 

If you are planning to attend Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Boulder, or Western Colorado University, you must take BIO 1111 and BIO 1112. The remaining 13 credits of electives may be completed from the Approved Elective List, with no more than 6 credits from Psychology (PSY) courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement.

Third Semester

GT-SS	Any GT-SS Course, Except Psychology Courses	3
GT-AH	Humanities: Modern World (HUM 1023), Introduction to Literature (LIT 1015), American Literature to the Civil War (LIT 2012), or any GT-AH course	3
MAT 1340	College Algebra: GT-MA1	4
ELECTIVE	General College Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111) or Approved Elective List	5
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Notes: If you are planning to attend University of Colorado Denver, you must take BIO 1111, BIO 1112, CHE 1111, and CHE 1112 and 3 additional credits from the Approved Elective List, which must be Non-Psychology courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement. 

If you are planning to attend Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Boulder, or Western Colorado University, you must take BIO 1111 and BIO 1112. The remaining 13 credits of electives may be completed from the Approved Elective List, with no more than 6 credits from Psychology (PSY) courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement.

Fourth Semester

GT-SS	Any GT-SS Course, Except Psychology Courses	3
ELECTIVE	General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112) or Approved Elective List	5
COM 1150 or Any GT COM	Public Speaking (COM 1150)* or Any GT Pathways Communication (COM) Course	3
PSY 2221	Social Psychology: GT-SS3	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Notes:  If you are planning to attend University of Colorado Denver, you must take BIO 1111, BIO 1112, CHE 1111, and CHE 1112 and 3 additional credits from the Approved Elective List, which must be Non-Psychology courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement. 

If you are planning to attend Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Boulder, or Western Colorado University, you must take BIO 1111 and BIO 1112. The remaining 13 credits of electives may be completed from the Approved Elective List, with no more than 6 credits from Psychology (PSY) courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement.

*University of Colorado Denver prefers Public Speaking (COM 1150) to fulfill this requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 1021 (GT-CO1) and ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3). 

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if you are planning to transfer to University of Colorado-Denver, you should complete both two-semester sequences of BIO 1111 & BIO 1112 and CHE 1111 & CHE 1112 at the community college; in addition, electives are restricted to Non-Psychology courses.

If you are planning to attend Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Boulder, or Western Colorado University, you must take BIO 1111 and BIO 1112. The remaining 13 credits of electives may be completed from the Approved Elective List, with no more than 6 credits from Psychology (PSY) courses to align with the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement.

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if credits for additional required courses (PSY 1001, PSY 1002, and COM 1150 or Any GT Pathways Communication Course are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, 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.

If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 13 credits of electives needed.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.