Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook

Psychology

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Psychology focuses on the study of behavior and mental processes. Facts, theories, and hypotheses about people are examined within the framework of psychological research and knowledge.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Psychology

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
HIST 2310 - Early World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2010 - Early United States History (3 hrs.)²
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

1 General Education Elective¹ (1 hr.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 2320 - Modern World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History (3 hrs.)²
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics (3 hrs.)
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
1 General Education Elective¹(3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
2 Electives from PSYC,SOCI, and SWRK courses (6 hrs.)

1 English Literature Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

1 Natural Science Elective with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology (3 hrs.)
2 Electives from any PSYC, SOCI, and SWRK courses (6 hrs.)

1 Natural Science Elective with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

1 Philosophy Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Psychology

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Philosophy General Education elective¹ 3 credits
Approved English Literature General Education elective¹ 3 credits
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective¹ 3 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology
4 Electives from any PSYC, SOCI, and SWRK courses (12 hrs.)

General Education Electives¹ (4 hrs.)