Psychology Associate of Arts
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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
| PSY1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250)* | 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 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: *The University of Colorado Denver
prefers COM 1150 Public Speaking to fulfill this requirement.
Second Semester
| PSY1002 | General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| BIO GT-SC1 | Science of Biology w/Lab: SC1 (BIO 1005), General College Biology I w/Lab: SC1 (BIO 1111), or Any Biology w/Lab GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GT-MA1 | Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260), Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), College Algebra (MAT 1340), or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Fitness and Wellness (HWE 1061) or Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| PSY GT-SS3 | Human Sexuality (PSY 2107), Social Psychology (PSY 2221), Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440), Child Development (PSY 2441) or Any Psychology (GT-SS3) Course | 3 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Science (GT-SC1) or (GT-SC2) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT-AH | Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (PHI 1012) or Any GT-AH | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| PSY GT-SS3 | Human Sexuality (PSY 2107), Social Psychology (PSY 2221), Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440), Child Development (PSY 2441) or Any Psychology (GT-SS3) Course | 3 |
| PSY GT-SS3 | Human Sexuality (PSY 2107), Social Psychology (PSY 2221), Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440), Child Development (PSY 2441) or Any Psychology (GT-SS3) Course | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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), credits for additional required courses (PSY 1001, PSY 1002, COM 1150, COM 1250, or three gtPathways Psychology courses (GT-SS3) 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.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take one gtPathways Biology course (Psychology faculty recommend BIO 1005 or BIO 1111) from GT-SC1 (course with lab) and one gtPathways (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) course of your choosing.
If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 11 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.