Psychology AA

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The Psychology AA program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue advanced studies in a specialized area of the psychological sciences. This program introduces students to theories of psychology, explores related fields, and prepares students for advanced study.

Program Outcomes:

Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Analyze sociocultural and international diversity.
Examine the applicability of psychological principles and empirical findings to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Summarize the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends in psychology.
Assess behavior and mental processes.

Required Course of Study

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16-17 credits

CNST 0000 - US & WY Constitutions Minimum Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Minimum Credits: 3
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Minimum Credits: 3
or MATH 1400 - College Algebra Minimum Credits: 4
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Minimum Credits: 4
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Minimum Credits: 3

Spring Semester - 14 credits

AW 0000 - Advanced Writing with a C or better Minimum Credits:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I Minimum Credits: 4
PSYC 2380 - Social Psychology Minimum Credits: 3
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Minimum Credits: 4
or STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Minimum Credits: 4

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 15 credits

PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology Minimum Credits: 3
PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology Minimum Credits: 3
PEL 0000 - Program Electives Minimum Credits: (3 credits)
COMM 1030 - Interpersonal Communication Minimum Credits: 3
or COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Minimum Credits: 3
or CNSL 2300 - Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals Minimum Credits: 3
CS 0000 - Cultural Studies Minimum Credits: - other than Social/Behavioral

Spring Semester - 16 credits

PSYC 2340 - Abnormal Psychology Minimum Credits: 3
CS 0001 - Cultural Studies other than Social & Behavioral Sciences Minimum Credits:
PEL 0000 - Program Electives Minimum Credits: (6 credits)
PSYC 2000 - Research Methods in Psychology Minimum Credits: 4

Total Credit Hours: 61-62

Program Electives:

Electives may come from the PSYC, SOC, ANTH, CNSL, ADDN or CNSL departments. Six credit hours of ANTH, SOC or CRMJ courses are recommended for transfer to the University of Wyoming.

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