PSYCHOLOGY
Associate of Arts A.A.
The Psychology Associate of Arts program is designed to provide a strong foundation for students ultimately seeking a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology, or other degree programs. The program offers students the chance to participate in a scientific review of psychology, complimenting most other major fields of study. The A.A. degree is an excellent first step to prepare for many careers, including administration, advertising, community relations, human resources, human services, marketing research, public relations, retail sales, and education.
Course |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
*COM |
Communication elective |
4 |
CS 205 |
Computer Literacy and Office Automation |
4 |
*Elective |
PSY 200 Problems in Interviewing and Case Management or
PSY 211 Human Sexuality (one recommended) |
4 |
*Elective |
PSY 321 Cognition and Learning (recommended) |
4 |
*Elective |
PSY 351 Social Psychology (recommended) |
4 |
*Elective |
Course outside of College of Science and Mathematics |
4 |
ENG 101 |
Academic Writing and Reading (requires placement test) |
4 |
ENG 102 |
Writing in Academic Discourse |
4 |
ENG 333 |
Technical Writing |
4 |
** MTH 126 or
** MTH 127 |
Intermediate Algebra (requires placement test) or
Accelerated Intermediate Algebra (requires placement test) |
3
5 |
Elective |
General Education elective: Area II History |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective: Area II Non Western |
4 |
Electives |
General Education electives: Areas II, III, or IV |
8 |
Elective |
General Education elective: Area III |
4 |
Elective |
General Education elective: Area IV |
4 |
Electives |
General Education electives: Natural Science |
12 |
*PSY 105 or
*PSY 110 |
Psychology: The Science of Behavior or
The Science of Behavior II |
4 |
PSY 311 |
Abnormal Psychology |
4 |
PSY 341 |
Lifespan Development Psychology |
|
STT 160 |
Statistical Concepts (requires placement test or MTH 126, 127, 128, or 129) |
4 |
* Must be approved by academic advisor.
**For those continuing on to a Psychology B.S., either MTH 128 College Algebra or MTH 129 Accelerated College Algebra is strongly recommended.
Total Quarter Hours: 95-98
For academic advising, please call Student Services at 419-586-0300.
Faculty Contact Information:
Dave Hochstein, Ph.D.
262 Dwyer Hall
419-586-0346
dave.hochstein@wright.edu |
Admission Information:
Students should have completed a college preparatory curriculum in high school.
Other Information:
The A.A. degree in Psychology provides a wide range of content areas, including Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Human Sexuality, and Social Psychology. Classes cover not only the theories within these areas, but also how these theories were developed and tested. The application of theory to real-world situations is emphasized throughout all psychology courses.
Page last modified: September 1, 2010
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