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Jul 05, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
Psychology, A.A.
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Program Description
This program is also available completely online. The Psychology, A.A. program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to psychology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. The coursework within the program helps students describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Additionally, students analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students apply psychological principles and practices to personal and career decision-making scenarios and apply ethical standards to scenarios related to psychological research and practice. Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Psychology, A.A. will be able to: - Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology.
- Apply ethical standards to scenarios related to psychological research and practice.
- Apply psychological principles and practices to personal and career decision-making scenarios.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals from varying subpopulations, including those from diverse socioeconomic and/or racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Sequence of Study
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C and MAT-0135C ). See Academic Preparation for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. Required Courses (in expected order)
Program Total: 60 Credits
Transferability
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the: - Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
- Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
- Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
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