Psychology, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Kennedy-King Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
The psychology pathway examines the way humans feel, think, and learn. Today’s psychologists study all sorts of fascinating questions, such as: Why is learning a language as an infant easier than as a teenager? What are the roots of violence? What is the best way to help someone with depression, or grief? But psychologists also look on the bright side. They encourage, coach and motivate people to change their lives for the better.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Psychology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
As of July 2014, World Language courses are no longer a degree requirement. In the sequence below, World Language courses are called out as suggested electives. Please talk with your College Advisor to determine the best education plan for you.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 125 | Introductory Statistics 1 | 4 |
| PSYCH 201 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology 2 | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Psychology 2 | ||
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Psychology 2 | ||
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Pathway ElectiveS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 206 | Business & Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 207 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 211 | Social Psychology (HD) | 3 |
| PSYCH 213 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 215 | Psychology Of Personality | 3 |
| PSYCH 222 | Adult Development And Aging | 3 |
| PSYCH 223 | Death, Dying & Bereavement | 3 |
| PSYCH 224 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 240 | Research and Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSYCH 299 | Special Topics in Psychology | 6 |
| Any Anthropology course | 3 | |
| Any Criminal Justice course | 3 | |
| Any Political Science course | 3 | |
| Any Sociology course | 3 | |
| World Languages courses | ||
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.