Nov 23, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ ARCHIVED CATALOG VERSION ]

Arts and Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.A.


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Faculty Advisor: Eric Hess · Phone: 410-386-8257 · Email: ehess@carrollcc.edu

The Psychology Concentration employs a systemic and applied approach to teaching students about the psychology field. Students develop critical thinking skills that will guide them in a wide variety of careers after transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Students examine behavior, mindset, and perspective through collaboration with professors and research in relevant fields such as psychopathology, human development, gender and sexuality, and social psychology.  This program promotes the college’s mission to engage students through effective teaching in a caring, student-centered environment.

Degree Requirements


Associate of Arts, Arts and Sciences, Psychology Concentration, Degree

Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits Required

Fall


Fall


Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

  

  

Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

  - Diversity

Spring


Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select a transferable course.

Elective - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses, as necessary to meet the 60 credit degree total.

Program Goals


Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Describe common theories used in the field of psychology.
  2. Apply psychological concepts to real-world situations.
  3. Explain the sociocultural influences on human behavior, mental health, and human development.
  4. Evaluate basic psychological research.
  5. Cite appropriately using correct APA formatting.

Student Notices


The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: BIOL 101 , PSYC 101 , PSYC 211  and MATH 115  or MATH 121 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102  and an additional Diversity General Education  course. 

An Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 12 credits of 200-level courses.

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