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Liberal Arts - Psychology Pathway

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select from the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities1

Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix.9
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 6
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Math)" category on the General Education matrix.3
Elementary Statistics (Recommended)
Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix.4
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab (Recommended)
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab (Recommended)
Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met).2
Introduction to Computers (Recommended)
Principles of Information Security (Recommended)
Credits Subtotal9
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

           

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

           

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

           

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
PSYC 105Personal Growth and Leadership2
PSYC 112Foundations of Psychology3
PSYC 207Introduction to Sports and Performance Psychology3
PSYC 211Introduction to Behavior Modification3
PSYC 230Educational Psychology3
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
PSYC 255Child and Adolescent Psychology3
PSYC 261Psychology of Adjustment3
PSYC 270Psychological Disorders and Treatment3
PSYC 276Social Psychology3

Footnotes

1

Proficiency in foreign language is required in some psychology programs. If you are considering a transfer program that requires a foreign language, it is recommended that you complete SPAN 101SPAN 102SPAN 201 and SPAN 202. If you are considering a transfer program that does not have this requirement, you may substitute other Arts and Humanities courses.