Associate of Arts in Psychology

Degree Requirements

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The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is designed for the student who plans to work in a helping profession. The program encourages students to develop an understanding and appreciation of individuals and their unique array of talents.

This degree provides a general background in psychology as preparation for upper-division psychology courses required for a bachelor’s degree.

General Education Requirements (35 credits)

Refer to the Clovis Community College qualifying New Mexico General Education Core courses on pages 45-49 of the CCC Catalog. Students are required to take STAT 213 as part of their general education requirements.

Other CCC Requirements (11 credits)

HPE Physical Education Activity.......................................................... 1

CIS 120* Introduction to Applications Software.................................. 4

ELECTIVES..................................................................................... 6

Electives to be selected from among generally transferable courses in arts and sciences disciplines (fine arts, natural sciences, humanities, languages, mathematics and statistics) and business.

Program Requirements (21 credits)

PSY 101 Introductory Psychology....................................................... 3

PSY 106 Human Growth and Development......................................... 3

PSY 201 Child Psychology................................................................. 3

PSY 202 Adolescent Development..................................................... 3

ELECTIVES Psychology Courses........................................................ 9

Select from the following list:

PSY 204 Human Sexuality

PSY 206 Life, Living, Death and Dying

PSY 207 Parenting Skills

PSY 210* Paraprofessional Counseling Skills

PSY 212* Abnormal Psychology

PSY 268 Workshop in Psychology

PSY 290* Co-op in Psychology

PSY 293 Topics in Psychology

PSY 297* Psychology Internship

Total credits required for an Associate of Arts in

Psychology............................................................................ 67

* Courses require prerequisites.