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Psychology, Associate in Arts

Overview

Narrative

Human behavior is complex.  Psychology studies this complexity.

Students may begin their path to a Bachelor's degree in Psychology by majoring in Psychology at NCC. Foundational courses in communication, statistics, science, social science, and the humanities will be complemented with major courses in psychology. We offer courses including Abnormal, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology, and the Psychology of Sex and Gender.  Students may also conduct independent research projects under the direct supervision of faculty members. The faculty works to ensure that every student receives high quality instruction and is exposed to a wide range of sub-fields in psychology. Through one-on-one advising tailored to each student’s interest, the Department is committed to providing knowledge and experiences that enable students to make educated and informed decisions regarding future occupational and educational choices.  Students will be prepared to successfully transfer to psychology programs at four-year institutions, and be on track to enter at the appropriate level.

NCC also offers an A.A.S. degree in Applied Psychology, aimed at students who, upon completion, hope to work in professions such as mental health technician, therapeutic support service (TSS) professional, direct care worker for people with special needs or mental illness, and job coach or employment specialist for people with special needs.

Popular Transfer Options

  • East Stroudsburg University: Psychology
  • Kutztown University: Psychology
  • DeSales University: Psychology
  • Lehigh University: Psychology
  • Moravian: Psychology
  • Temple: Psychology

Outcomes

The Psychology undergraduate major aims to produce students who can do the following:

  • Understand and apply the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, including cognition, biological approaches, developmental changes, personality and social processes, psychological disorders and treatments, individual differences, methodology, and theories of stress and coping.
  •  Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation.
  • Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
  • Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational real-life settings.

Courses

First Semseter

COLS101College Success

1 credits
CMTH102Introduction to Communication

3 credits
PSYC103Introduction to Psychology

3 credits
CISC101Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
General Education Elective (SIT)

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

PSYC258Developmental Psychology

3 credits
SOCA103Principles of Sociology

3 credits
MATH150Introductory Statistics

3 credits
ENGL151LEnglish II

3 credits
Elective

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

PHIL202GEthics & Moral Problems

3 credits
PSYCPsychology Elective +

3 credits
Elective

3 credits
PSYC205Research Methods

3 credits
Humanities Elective ++

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

PSYCPsychology Elective +

3 credits
General Education Elective (AH)

3 credits
General Education Elective (SIT or SSHB)

3 credits
Science Elective (SCI)

4 credits
Elective

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 62

+ Psychology Electives - PSYC221, PSYC230, PSYC235, PSYC245, PSYC255, PSYC265

++ Humanities Electives - ARTA101; all CMTH, except 120, 122, 170, 185, 240, 251, 252; all DANC; all ENGL; all HUMA; all MDLA; MUSC101; all PHIL.

- Completion of PHIL202G satisfies the program-related Writing Intensive (WI) requirement. In addition, one General Education Elective must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.