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Apr 12, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)
Psychology, AA
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CODE: PSY-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This degree is intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, and NSU. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.
ACADEMIC MAPS: Maps are under revision
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.
NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
- For advising assistance, log into GoCSN (go.csn.edu), open the MyCSN app, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
- If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Describe the major theories, historical trends, perspectives, and research findings of psychology. -
Discuss the range of fields and careers in psychology and the respective educational, ethical, experiential, and credential requirements. -
Utilize basic statistical techniques used in psychological research. -
Employ basic principles of research design, methodology, and report writing used in psychology. -
Demonstrate fundamental concepts in specialized and applied areas of psychology. -
Apply basic principles of behavior and mental processes. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 32
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 (7 Credits)
Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience. Humanities (6 Credits)
- COM 101 - Public Speaking
and - ENG 231 - World Literature I
- or ENG 232 - World Literature II
- or any HIST prefix course
- or any PHIL prefix course
- or any RST prefix course
- or any World Languages 111 or above (this includes the following course prefixes: ARA, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, THAI)
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: 28 Core Requirements (10 Credits)
Psychology Electives (6 Credits)
Choose 6 credits of PSY prefix courses not used to complete another section of this degree. Program Electives (9 credits)
Choose any 100 level or above courses (excluding courses with a “B” suffix) to fulfill this requirement. Social Science Electives (3 credits)
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