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's 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 (Intro 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the University of Colorado-Denver, Approved Elective List courses must be a non-psychology course. Students must also complete both CHE 1111 & CHE 1112. CHE 1011 is a pre-requisite for CHE 1111.
If you are planning to attend Colorado State University-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: 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) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (PHI 1012) | 3 |
| BIO 1112 | Gen Bio II: Ecology & Organism Bio w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the 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-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), Except Psychology Courses | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Modern World (HUM 1023), Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or American Literature to the Civil War (LIT 2012) | 3 |
| MAT 1340 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| CHE 1111 or Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: General College Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the 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-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), Except Psychology Courses | 3 |
| CHE 1112 or Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112) | 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 Note: If you are planning to attend the 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-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| COM 1150 or Any GT COM | Public Speaking (COM 1150)* or Any GT Pathways Communication (COM) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: *University of Colorado Denver prefers Public Speaking (COM 1150) to fulfill this requirement.
Spring Semester 2
| PSY 1002 | General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1340 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summer Semester 3
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Modern World (HUM 1023), Intro to Literature (LIT 1015) or American Literature to the Civil War (LIT 2012) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the University of Colorado Denver, Approved Elective List courses must be non-psychology courses. Students must also complete both CHE 1111 and CHE 1112. CHE 1011 is a Prerequisite for CHE 1111.
If you are planning to attend Colorado State University-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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.
Spring Semester 5
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the 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-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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.
Summer Semester 6
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), Except Psychology Courses | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| CHE 1112 or Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: General College Chemistry II w/Lab (CHE 1112) | 5 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011) or Ethics (PHI 1012) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Spring Semester 8
| PSY 2221 | Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: 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) | 3 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS), Except Psychology Courses | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you are planning to attend the 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-Ft. Collins, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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, PSY 2221, 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.