Psychology

Associate in Arts

Psychology

Spring Registration Callout

The Psychology degree offers a scientific framework for understanding the how and why of human behavior. Understanding the thinking, actions and motives of self and others has direct vocational use in many career areas, such as education, social work and allied health. Knowledge of psychology is required in many professional and paraprofessional fields. The program offers a range of courses designed to meet the varied interests and needs of undergraduate students. This degree can be earned part-time.

Atlantic Cape has a transfer agreement with Rutgers University-Camden for Psychology majors.  To ensure that the specific requirements of the transfer college are met, all students interested in this option should contact the department chair.

For more information, contact department chair, Dr. Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz.

Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Acquire the methods of inquiry and techniques used in psychology research leading to a comprehension that psychology is based on empirical evidence;
  •  Describe ethical considerations in psychological research using animals, children and adults;
  • Identify, question, compare and contrast various theoretical perspectives of human development;
  • Distinguish and evaluate information from various sources using methods of inquiry;
  • Apply major theoretical concepts of the discipline to practical examples of real-life situations and current issues;
  • Identify their role and the role of psychology in the economic, political and cultural institutions of society.
Program requirements
Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 38 credits  
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication (9 credits)
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
COMM110 or COMM120
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits)
MATH220-Statistical Methods
4
General Education Science course (BIOL)
4
Social Science (6 credits)
PSYC101-General Psychology
3
SOCL101-Principles of Sociology
3
Humanities (6 credits)
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
Choose ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213 or ENGL214
3
History (6 credits)
Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104
6
Diversity (3 credits)
Choose GEOG102 or GEOG110
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
38
PROGRAM COURSES - 15 credits
PSYC204-Social Psychology
3
PSYC212-Personality and Adjustment
3
PSYC214-Abnormal Psychology 3

Choose one course from each group:

A.  PSYC135 or PSYC207 or PSYC225 or PSYC230

B.  PSYC213 or PSYC226*

*Students planning on transferring to Rutgers University-Camden, please note that PSYC226 will transfer as a free elective, not as a program course. EDUC220 should be taken concurrently or after PSYC213.

3

3

 

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
15

Liberal Arts Electives - 7 credits*

*It is recommended that students who choose to take PSYC213 take EDUC220.

7
Technological Competency: (0-4 credits) 
Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE
60
(PSYH) EFFECTIVE Fall 2023  

Recommended sequence of courses:

Recommended Sequence of courses
Course Code Course Name Course Credits

First semester (16 credits)

ENGL101

Composition I

3

PSYC101

General Psychology

3

MATH220

Statistical Methods

4

Choose

HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, or HIST104

3

Choose

ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110

3

Second semester (14/16 credits)

ENGL102

Composition II

3

Gen Ed

Science course (BIOL)

4

SOCL101

Principles of Sociology

3

Choose

PSYC213 or PSYC226

3

Choose

Liberal Arts Elective

*EDUC220 (1 credit) recommended

1, 3, or 4

Third semester (15 credits)

Gen Ed

COMM110 or COMM120

3

Choose

PSYC135, PSYC207, PSYC225 or PSYC230

3

PSYC212

Personality and Adjustment

3

Choose

ENGL104, ENGL201, ENGL205, ENGL206, ENGL213 or ENGL214

3

Choose

HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, HIST104

3

Fourth semester (15/16 credits)

PSYC204

Social Psychology

3

PSYC214

Abnormal Psychology

3

Gen Ed

GEOG102 or GEOG110

3

Choose

Liberal Arts Elective

3 or 4

Choose

Liberal Arts Elective*

*If necessary to total 7 credits of Liberal Arts Electives

 

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