The Psychology Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Social Sciences teaches skills valued throughout the public and private sector, and prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university. The Psychology program employs a systemic and critical thinking approach to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the origins and dynamics of individual and group behavior.
*This degree can be completed entirely online.
Students are introduced to the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Students will apply critical thinking to understand and address issues and problems related to human behavior and mental processes.
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.
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