Associate in Arts

Psychology Concentration

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Department
Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Related Degree
Sociology/Anthropology Concentration

A student interested in studying psychology and/or transferring into a four-year undergraduate program in the liberal arts can take the first two years of study at Cape Cod Community College.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Psychology

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts (COM103 suggested)  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (PSY217 suggested)  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
General Education Elective (HIS)  +
3
Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts  +
3
Elective - if needed  +
2 - 3
Sub-Total Credits
14-15
Total Credits
60-62
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Career Outlook

This course of study provides basic curriculum for those considering a career in psychology, counseling, social work, employee assistance work, human resource work or any profession requiring an in-depth understanding of human behavior.

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Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.