Psychology
Why people do the things they do is an age-old question. However, psychology - the science concerned with behavior, both human and non-human animals - is only about 125 years old. Despite its youth, it is a broad discipline, essentially spanning subject matter from biology to sociology. Biology studies the structures and functions of living organisms. Sociology examines how groups function in society. Psychologists study the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and one between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation, and analysis. But psychologists also need to be creative in the way they apply scientific findings.
Opportunities for work in psychology are expanding in number and scope, especially for those with graduate degrees, while an undergraduate degree remains excellent preparation for continued graduate work in psychology or other fields, such as business, medicine, or computer science. Many employers are interested in the skills that psychology majors bring to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and their experience with statistics and experimental design.
Baccalaureate/Transfer Options
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Associate in Arts with concentration in Psychology
- Suggested courses for Psychology Concentration: PSYCH 110, plus two or more from the following: PSYCH 130, 150, 200, 210, 250, 260, 280
- Other suggested courses: MATH 160, 170, or 190 and other social science
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Associate in Science with concentration in Psychology
- Suggested courses for Psychology Concentration: PSYCH 110, plus two or more from the following: PSYCH 130, 150, 200, 210, 250, 260, 280
- Other suggested courses: MATH 160, 170, or 190 and other social science
