Associate of Science - Program Map - 2024-2025
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Program Description

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The two-year Associate of Science in Psychology Degree prepares students to transfer directly into a Bachelor’s of Science Degree program in Psychology at a four-year institution. The Associate of Science degree calls for higher level science and math courses than the Associate of Arts Degree. Science degrees (Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science) are generally recommended for individuals interested in research-focused careers or advanced (graduate) studies; however, these options are not restricted to the Science degree.

Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Psychologists (with further education) • Psychiatrists (with further education) Psychiatric Technicians • Psychiatric Aides • Psychiatric Nursing Assistants/Orderlies • Youth Counselors • Case Technicians • Human Services Assistants • Home Care Aides • Addiction Rehabilitation Assistants

Potential Salary: $24,060 to $82,050/year nationally, depending on career, education, location, and experience.

For more information on possible careers, education requirements, and salaries, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov

Psychology

Associate of Science

First Semester

Credit Hours

EDUC

1300

Learning Framework (C)

3

ENGL

1301

Composition I (C)

3

HIST

1301

United States History I (C)

3

PSYC

2301

General Psychology (CF)

3

Mathematics1 (C)

3

15

Second Semester

Credit Hours

ENGL

1302

Composition II (C)

3

HIST

1302

United States History II (C)

3

PSYC

2317

Statistical Methods in Psychology (F)

3

SPCH

1315

Public Speaking2 (C) or

SPCH

1321

Business & Professional Communication2 (C)

3

Life and Physical Sciences3 (C)

3

Life and Physical Sciences Laboratory4

1

16

Third Semester (Summer)

Credit Hours

Psychology Elective5

3

Language, Philosophy, and Culture6 (C)

3

6

Fourth Semester

Credit Hours

GOVT

2305

Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) (C)

3

Life and Physical Sciences3 (C)

3

Life and Physical Sciences Laboratory4

1

Psychology Elective5

3

Psychology Elective5

3

Creative Arts7 (C)

3

16

Fifth Semester

Credit Hours

GOVT

2306

Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) (C)

3

Psychology Elective5

3

Elective Option8

1

7

Total Credit Hours

60


(C) Core Curriculum Course (F) Field of Study Course

Things To Know

  • Students who complete the identified Field of Study courses (F) in Psychology may receive full credit for those courses when transferring to any public Texas university/institution.
  • Students pursuing the Psychology FOS should select PSYC 2314, 2319, 2320, and 2330 as their Psychology Electives.
  • Please visit your counselor/advisor at the end of each semester to discuss your next semester's courses.
  • Please check with the transferring institution on the transfer and applicability of courses to specific Bachelor of Science degrees.

Marketable Skills

By the completion of the Associate of Science in Psychology, students will have gained the following marketable skills:

  • Critical Thinking: Students can interpret and understand complex ideas to solve problems and build connections.
  • Social Responsibility: Students demonstrate personal ethics, integrity, and civic engagement.
  • Teamwork: Students are efficient team members and maintain respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Course Superscripts

1MATH 2413

2SPCH 1321

3BIOL 1306 & 1307

4BIOL 1106 & 1107

5PSYC 2314, 2306, 2316, 2320

6COMM 1307

7COMM 2366

8Any one-hour credit course.
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