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2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Associate of Arts - Psychology Emphasis


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The Psychology Associate of Arts degree prepares students to learn about the origins and development of human behavior and mental processes. Psychology provides a valuable foundation of knowledge important in a wide variety of fields.

Requirements


Learning and Cognition (choose one of the following): 3 Credits


Individual Differences (choose one of the following): 3 Credits


Biological Bases and Behavior (choose one of the following): 3 Credits


Elective in Psychology or Human Services (see full list of psychology/human services offerings) 3 Credits


  • General Electives: 15-21 Credits**

Total Credits: 60


*All students must complete at least 30 semester hours of The Peacock Professional Experience (“general education”)  coursework. If students have had specific Peacock Professional Experience requirements waived, students must meet the 30 semester hour minimum using any Peacock Professional Experience course(s) not already applied in The Peacock Professional Experience section.

**Remaining electives vary per student as some courses may be used to meet requirements in both The Peacock Professional Experience (“general education”)   and Psychology Emphasis areas. The advising worksheet will confirm the number of General Electives remaining. 

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