Psychology, AA

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Program Description:

The Psychology Associate of Arts program is designed to provide a strong foundation for students ultimately seeking a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology, or other degree programs. The program offers students the chance to participate in a scientific review of psychology, complimenting most other major fields of study. The A.A. degree is an excellent first step to prepare for many careers, including administration, advertising, community relations, human resources, human services, marketing research, public relations, retail sales, and education.

The A.A. degree in Psychology provides a wide range of content areas, including Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Human Sexuality, and Social Psychology. Classes cover not only the theories within these areas, but also how these theories were developed and tested. The application of theory to real-world situations is emphasized throughout all psychology courses.

Admission Requirements: 

Students must meet Wright State’s admission policies and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A.

Learning Outcomes:

Outcome 1: Be familiar with current theory and research in diverse areas of psychology

Outcome 2: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills

Outcome 3: Have skills in integrating and communicating about psychological knowledge

For more information, please see: https://lake.wright.edu/academics/engineering-mathematics-and-science-academic-unit/psychology

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 4 HOURS

Required

• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

ELEMENT 3: GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 7 HOURS

Required

• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 12 Hours

REQUIRED COURSES:

4 Core Courses (at least 1 from Row 1 and 1 from Row 2; the remaining 2 courses can come from Row 1, 2, and/or 3):

• Row One

• PSY 3210 - Cognition and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3610 - Conditioning and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3710 - Perception Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3820 - Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3910 - Behavioral Neuroscience I Credit Hour(s): 3

• Row Two

• PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3310 - Personality Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3510 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

• Row Three

• PSY 3040 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3070 - Tests and Measures Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3090 - Psychology of Health Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3600 - Human Factors Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Required Supporting Course(s): 6 Hours

CHOOSE 6 HOURS FROM:

• PSY 2000-4990 Credit Hour(s): 6

IV. General Electives: 2 Hours

Total: 60 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Psychology, AA, Lake Campus (GPS)