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Nov 21, 2024
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, A.A. (053.4) ♦
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Allegheny, Boyce, North, South
Associate of Arts
This program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and significant coursework in psychology and the disciplines that support it.
Graduates work for a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Psychology or related fields. The program also provides a strong and diverse preparation in the liberal arts and sciences for those desiring a broad educational background for transfer to a variety of programs at four-year institutions.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:
- Describe and explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
- Explain and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation.
- Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- List and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organization issues.
- Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically and reflect other values that are the underpinning of psychology as a discipline.
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Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60–63
The following list of courses and electives are required for the PA Statewide Articulation Agreement in Psychology. Students intending to transfer to a PA Trac college or university should consult a transfer counselor early in their program.
Computer and Information Technology Elective
Psychology Life Span/ Developmental Elective
(choose one course)
Science Elective
Students should select lab courses from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Astronomy.
Restricted Elective
Students should select from the following: Art, Dance, Foreign Language, Geography, Health and Physical Education, Literature, Music or Theatre.
Transfer Opportunities
The keystone icon indicates that this particular CCAC program is a Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (TAOC) approved Associate Degree program. All credits earned in this program are accepted by any state system college in Pennsylvania that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, including California University of Pennsylvania , Carlow University , Clarion University of Pennsylvania , Edinboro University of Pennsylvania , Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Slippery Rock University .
Other articulation agreements are available for students to complete the Associate Degree and transfer to Argosy University , Grand Canyon University , La Roche College , Point Park University , Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth Campuses , Robert Morris University and Westminster College . It is important that students consult with a counselor early in their program to develop a course plan most appropriate for the school to which they intend to transfer. See www.ccac.edu/articulation for details.
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