Psychology - A.A. Degree
Open the Door to Many Career Options with a Degree in Psychology
Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. Psychology covers a broad
field including the interrelationships between brain, environment and behavior. Psychology
courses introduce you to theories and research findings that can help you understand
yourself and others. You can apply what you learn about parenting, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, stress management and emotional intelligence to your life and work.
The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is intended to provide you with the first two years of general requirements and a basis in psychology that will prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. It can be completed in just four semesters and may be attained completely online.
Career Opportunities
Majoring in psychology opens the door to just about anything that involves working with people. Surveys of employers and psychology graduates indicate that the jobs obtained by psychology majors with a bachelor’s degree are most often in social service and business settings, such as
- Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- Teaching including higher education administration and student services support
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Market research
For a detailed analysis of career options, view or download Psychology: What Can I Do with this Major?
According to their 2016 predictions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth rate of 14 percent for psychologists through the year 2026. This growth rate is faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth is expected to rise highest for those entering the field of clinical, counseling, and school psychology.
For more information on career opportunities in Psychology, please visit Career Coach where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a resumé.
What Will I Study?
The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is intended to provide you with the first two years of general requirements and a foundation in psychology that will prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university.
You will study a variety of topics including:
- Research and theory in the Psychology of learning
- The study of behavior and mental processes
- Human sexuality and gender issues
- Life from conception to death
- How to respond to environmental pressures and cope with stress
- Assessment of personality
- Statistical methods
- In depth study of human behavior within the social environment
- Community service and research through our Academic Cooperative
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| PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) 60 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
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+Select from Creative Arts Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+ENGL 1301 - Composition I |
3 |
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+Select from Mathematics Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework |
3 |
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+PSYC 2301 - General Psychology |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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+Select from Component Area Options Core Curriculum - Group 1 |
3 |
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+ENGL 1302 - Composition II |
3 |
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PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology |
3 |
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PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development |
3 |
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PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology |
3 |
| SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | |
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+Select from American History Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+GOVT 2305 - Federal Government |
3 |
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+Select from Language, Philosophy & Culture Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+Select from Life & Physical Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
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Elective - Choose from PSYC Elective List |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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+Select from American History Core Curriculum |
3 |
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Elective - Select Academic College Level Course |
3 |
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+GOVT 2306 - Texas Government |
3 |
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+Select from Life & Physical Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
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Elective - Choose from PSYC Elective List |
3 |
| PSYCHOLOGY (A.A.) DEGREE – CREDIT HOURS | 60 |
+Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
PSYC Elective List
PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality
PSYC 2307 - Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality
PSYC 2389 - Co-op/Internship
A New Approach to An Internship
Psyc/Soci 2389 – 01 – Academic Cooperative
This course involves classroom time as well as working in the community with others and satisfies the internship elective for psychology and sociology.
If you want to:
- Be in the know - Learn about current issues affecting behavior and well-being (Ex. social media issues).
- Be a world changer - Learn how to help educate and motivate others towards healthy and responsible behavior.
- Team up - Work with others in class and in the community to spread the word on how to bring about healthier lifestyles.
- Measure Up - Determine the successfulness of programs designed to help others.
Approximate yearly costs for the Psychology A.A. Degree program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Psychology is part of our Liberal Arts Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Liberal Arts programs that may interest you.