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Psychology is the study of behavior and mind. It is a diverse major with many sub-fields and connections with other disciplines. Psychology is a science rooted in basic and applied research; it also has clinical and educational applications.
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What makes this major unique?
Psychology is a major that can lead to many career paths as it has many subfields. While many careers in psychology require advanced training, an AA degree lays the groundwork and can be a steppingstone to many careers in human services and/or management. Developmental and Educational Psychologists work with children, families, and schools. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists work in large companies and organizations. Environmental Psychologists look at how people interact and impact the environment they live in.
Career Possibilities
Psychology can lead to many different career paths, including working in mental health as a counselor or as a psychological researcher. Psychology can also lead to many fields you may not think of — business, human resources, education, advertising, and more.
Transfer Possibilities
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
English: 6 credits
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one course from the following:
Life and Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one of the following courses:
B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts: First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts Social Science and Humanities | 3 |
| Humanities: 3 Credits Select one of the following courses |
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| HUN190 Ethics and Society | |
| HUN192 Art and Society | |
| HUN195 Art in New York | |
| Social Science: 3 Credits Select one of the following courses |
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| SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the Renaissance | |
| SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern Times | |
| SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 | |
| SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present | |
| Philosophy: 21 Credits | 3 |
| HUP101 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| HUP275 Landmarks in Philosophy | 3 |
| Select five of the following courses: 15 Credits | |
| HUP102 Critical Thinking | |
| HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues | |
| HUP105 Philosophy of Religion | |
| HUP106 Social & Political Philosophy | |
| HUP107 Philosophy of Art | |
| HUP108 Environmental Ethics | |
| HUP109 Philosophy of Law | |
| HUP112 Logic and Philosophy | |
| HUP114 Medical Ethics | |
| HUP116 Latin American Philosophy | |
| HUP117 Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy | |
| HUP118 African Philosophy | |
| HUP121 Eastern Philosophical Traditions | |
| HUP122 Philosophy of Gender and Sex | |
| HUP125 Introduction to Philosophy of Science | |
| HUP215 Philosophy of Love | |
| HUP221 Philosophy of Mind |
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