Psychology

Psychology is involved in nearly everything we do. A degree for today's workforce, preparation for graduate school, or an opportunity to enhance a second degree.

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and cognition. Psychology provides you with a broad understanding of behavior and mental processes as well as with skills needed to design, analyze, and interpret research. Knowledge gained through psychology is useful in a variety of areas such as business or the service sector. You will also have a foundation for further study of psychology at the graduate level. The associate degree program is intended to prepare students for further study of psychology at the undergraduate level. The minor program is intended to familiarize students with a range of topics and skills in psychology.

Learning Outcomes

  • Achieve greater awareness of human development and multicultural influences on development
  • Understand and discuss at an appropriate level of depth the primary theoretical perspectives in psychology
  • Achieve greater awareness of the causes, development, and treatment of abnormal behavior
  • Understand, discuss, and use scientific terms and concepts common in psychology research
  • Achieve the ability to critically read and evaluate psychological research studies
     

Psychology Degrees

Psychology (Bachelors)

  • Bachelor's Program

Program Overview

The baccalaureate degree program provides students with a broad understanding of behavior and mental processes as well as with skills needed to design, analyze, and interpret research. Knowledge gained through the psychology baccalaureate program is useful in a variety of areas such as business or the service sector; it also provides the foundation for further study of psychology at the graduate level.

Sample Courses

  • PSY 21103 Human Growth and Development    
  • PSY 25403 Behavior Modification
  • PSY 26204 Research Methods    
  • PSY 33203 Social Psychology    
  • PSY 13103 Stress Management

All Course Requirements

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts & Social Science
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
125

Psychology (Associate)

  • Associate's Program

Program Overview

The associate degree in psychology prepares students for further study of psychology at the undergraduate level.

Sample Courses

  • PSY 21103 Human Growth and Development    
  • PSY 25403 Behavior Modification
  • PSY 26204 Research Methods        
  • PSY 13103 Stress Management    

All Course Requirements

Degree or Certificate
  • Associate of Art
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts & Social Science
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
64

Psychology (Minor)

  • Minor

Program Overview

Sample Courses

  • PSY 13103 Stress Management
  • PSY 26204 Research Methods
  • PSY 33203 Social Psychology
  • PSY 47103 Abnormal Psychology

All Course Requirements

Degree or Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science
Campus Location
  • Rio Grande Main Campus
College or School
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts & Social Science
Modality
Modality tells you whether this program is in-person, online, or hybrid.
  • All courses required in-person
Total Credit Hours
18
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Facilities

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