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Psychology

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:

Program Core

PSY-100Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY-104Exploring Psychology

1
PSY-210Social Psychology

3
PSY-220Abnormal Psychology

3
PSY-255Research Methods in Psychology

3

Complete one of the following:

PSY-200Life Span Development

3
-
Or
PSY-205Adolescent Psychology

3
-
Or
PSY-225Child Psychology

3

General Education

ENG-101Composition I

3
ENG-103Composition II

3
SOC-100Introduction to Sociology

3
-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3
-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3
-World LanguageSUNY General Education approved course in World Language

3
-HumanitiesSUNY General Education approved course in Humanities

3
The Arts-SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts

3
-Anthropology ElectiveAnthropology Electives

3
-PSY
Psychology Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

BIO-115Human Biology

4
-
Or
BIO-121General Biology I

4
-
Or
BIO-125Foundations of Life Science

4
-
Or
BIO-171Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Complete one of the following:

CSC-100Computing in the Information Age

3
-
Or
CSC-105Core Word, Core Excel, PowerPoint

3
-
Or
CSC-134Core Word

1
-
And
CSC-135Core Excel

1
-
And
CSC-136PowerPoint

1

Complete one of the following:

HPE-122Concepts of Wellness

2
-
Or
HPE-164Stress Reduction Through Exercise

2

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
-
Or
MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3
-
Or
MAT-271Calculus I

4

Complete one of the following:

MAT-165Introduction to Data Science

3
-
Or
MAT-200Statistics

3

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ENG-101Composition I

3
PSY-100Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY-104Exploring Psychology

1
-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3

Complete one of the following:

CSC-100Computing in the Information Age

3
-
Or
CSC-105Core Word, Core Excel, PowerPoint

3
-
Or
CSC-134Core Word

1
-
And
CSC-135Core Excel

1
-
And
CSC-136PowerPoint

1

Second Semester (17-18 Credit Hours)

ENG-103Composition II

3
PSY-210Social Psychology

3
SOC-100Introduction to Sociology

3
-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
-
Or
MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3
-
Or
MAT-271Calculus I

4

Complete one of the following:

HPE-122Concepts of Wellness

2
-
Or
HPE-164Stress Reduction Through Exercise

2

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

-HumanitiesSUNY General Education approved course in Humanities

3
-Anthropology ElectiveAnthropology Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

BIO-115Human Biology

4
-
Or
BIO-121General Biology I

4
-
Or
BIO-125Foundations of Life Science

4
-
Or
BIO-171Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Complete one of the following:

MAT-165Introduction to Data Science

3
-
Or
MAT-200Statistics

3

Complete one of the following:

PSY-200Life Span Development

3
-
Or
PSY-205Adolescent Psychology

3
-
Or
PSY-225Child Psychology

3

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

PSY-220Abnormal Psychology

3
PSY-255Research Methods in Psychology

3
The Arts-SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts

3
-World LanguageSUNY General Education approved course in World Language

3
-PSY
Psychology Electives

3

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

  • Differentiate the major concepts associated with the various schools of thought in psychology (i.e., biological, psychoanalytic, learning theory, humanist, etc.).
  • Analyze the various factors that influence human behavior and how they impact individual behavioral choices.
  • Discuss ethical issues in the study and practice of psychology.
  • Apply scientific and research methods to evaluate questions and issues examined by the various schools of thought in psychology.