Request InfoAssociate of Science in Psychology
The Associate of Science Degree in Psychology is a self-paced learning program that may be completed off-campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.
The Associate of Science Degree in Psychology requires students complete a total of 60 semester units of credit. Course work is comprised of 6 Core Courses in Psychology, 10 General Education Courses, and 4 Elective courses.
Core Courses for Psychology
Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree in Psychology are required to complete 6 Core Courses (18 semester units) of credit in the Major Cores. The Major or Core Courses required are listed below. Course descriptions for the Psychology major may be found by following this link: Associate of Science in Psychology
- PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 280 Marriage and Family
- PSY 380 Personality Theories
- PSY 408 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 418 Counseling Psychology
Associate of Science General Education Courses
Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree in Psychology are required to complete 10 General Education courses (30 semester units). The General Education Courses required are listed below. Course descriptions for the General Education Courses may be found by following this link: Associate of Science General Education Requirements
- GED 132 United States Government
- GED 150 Mathematics
- GED 155 English
- GED 232 Early U.S. History
- GED 102 The Human Body
- GED 108 Environmental Science
- GED 120 Introduction to Humanities
- GED 130 Introduction to Civilization
- GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment
- GED 216 Introduction to Sociology
Associate of Science General Elective Courses
Candidates for the Associate of Science Degree in Psychology are required to complete 4 Elective courses (12 semester units). The Elective Courses may be selected from the list below. Course descriptions for the Elective Courses may be found by following this link: Associate of Science Elective Requirements
- BAM 105 Introduction to Business
- BAM 118 Computing Concepts
- BAM 225 Information Management
- BAM 306 Principles of Marketing
- BAM 312 Business Communications
- BAM 402 Public Relations
- BAM 406 Business and Society
- BAM 410 Organization Theory and Behavior
- BAM 411 Human Resources Management
- BAM 418 Small Business Management
- BCJ 210 Juvenile Justice
- GEL 205 Marketing Hospitality
- GEL 477 Business Ethics
- HCA 200 The United States Healthcare System
- HCA 305 Introduction to Community Health
- HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
- MKT 121 Customer Service
- MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions
- PSY 150 Health Psychology
- PSY 180 Introduction to Organizational Psychology