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Jul 15, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook
Psychology, AA
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CODE: PSY-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Arts in Psychology is primarily designed for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree level college in psychology or a related field. This degree program offers students an essential foundation in the theoretical perspectives and social science research methods of psychology, as well as options to explore more specialized topics in psychology or closely-related fields.
ACADEMIC MAPS AND TRANSFER OPTIONS
Explore the link below for transfer pathways to various institutions.
Academic Maps: AA Psychology
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Describe the major theories, historical trends, perspectives, and research findings of psychology.
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Discuss the range of fields and careers in psychology and the respective educational, ethical, experiential, and credential requirements.
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Utilize basic statistical techniques used in psychological research.
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Employ basic principles of research design, methodology, and report writing used in psychology.
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Demonstrate fundamental concepts in specialized and applied areas of psychology.
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Apply basic principles of behavior and mental processes.
General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 34
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.
Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.
English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.
Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (6-7 Credits)
Six to seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 26
Core Requirements (12 Credits)
Electives (14 Credits)
See an Academic Advisor or Counselor for course selection.
Other Elective Options
Up to 9 credits from the following courses may also be used as part of the 14 elective credits if needed to meet specific program requirements at UNLV, UNR, or NSU.
* Up to nine credits in three different disciplines, from ANTH 101 ; ECON; PSC; SOC; WMST 101 , WMST 113
* Up to three credits from ART; DAN; MUS; THTR
* Up to three credits from World Languages
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