Associate's Degree
Psychology is the study of human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior. By studying this field, you can gain the basis for a sound understanding of both individual and group behaviors.
Earning an Associate of Science in Psychology from Hesser College offers you the opportunity to investigate a wide variety of interests such as psychology in social work, clinical and/or counseling psychology, and educational psychology. In addition, you may increase your psychology career opportunities by continuing your education in a four-year psychology program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of science degree.
Psychology Program Features
- Broad selection of courses in the social sciences
- Option to focus study based on interest in a particular psychology field
- Available externships
Potential Psychology Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:
- Psychiatric aide/assistant
- Case technician
- Mental health assistant
- Mental health worker/advocate
- Psychiatric nursing assistant
- Youth counselor
Psychology Courses and Typical Length of Study
The approximate length of study for this degree program is 60 semester credit hours.
Major Requirements
and Electives |
Semester
Credit Hours |
| PSYC102 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC125 |
Introduction to Human Services Methods |
3 |
| PSYC221 |
Interviewing Skills and Case Management |
3 |
| PSYC255 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC265 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC |
Developmental Psychology Elective
(must be PSYC123, PSYC126, or PSYC231) |
3 |
| PSYC |
Psychology Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| PSYC |
Psychology Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| SOCI120 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
| OPEN |
Elective (100-200 level) (Externship strongly recommended) |
3 |
General Education
Courses |
|
| GNED111 |
First Semester Seminar |
3 |
| GNED211 |
Critical Thinking Workshop |
3 |
| ENGL103 |
English Composition |
3 |
| ENGL106 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL110 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
| |
Mathematics Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| SOCI111 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Humanities or Social Science Elective (200 level or higher) |
3 |
Total Credit Hours |
60 |
Psychology Degree Program Outcomes
The psychology program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the theories in psychology
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of psychological research geared towards being an informed consumer of social science research
- Use critical thinking skills to make supportable arguments
- Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues
- Recognize basic ethical issues in psychological research settings and applied psychological settings
- Demonstrate professional communication skills through written, oral and electronic methods
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