The Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology provides students with the information needed to understand psychological principles and concepts and how to scientifically approach the study of the mind and behavior. This degree program prepares students to succeed in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and Human Services at Gordon State College or any other program leading to a career in psychology.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
PSYC 1101	Intro to Psychology 1	3
PSYC 2101	Psychology of Adjustment	3
PSYC 2103	Human Growth & Devel	3
PSYC 2570	Intro to Applied Psychology	3
Select two of the following:		6
ANTH 1102	Intro to Anthropology
BIOL 1107K	Principles of Biology I
or BIOL 1111K	Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1108K	Principles of Biology II
or BIOL 1112K	Introductory Biology II
BIOL 2210K	Anatomy & Physiology I
BUSA 2101	Intro to Business Info Sys
HUSV 2101	Intro to Human Services (Recommended)
MATH 1401	Elementary Statistics
PHIL 2010	Introduction to Philosophy
SOCI 1101	Intro to Sociology (Recommended)
SOCI 1160	Intro to Social Problems
SOCI 2293	Intro to Marriage & Family
Any foreign language course(s)
Total Hours		18

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PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology must be used to satisfy Field of Study courses requirements.

Hours Applied to Major Requirements: 18¹

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Students with credit for SPAN 1001 Elem Spanish I and/or SPAN 1002 Elem Spanish II cannot receive credit for SPAN 1060 Accelerated Elem Spanish.
Students with credit for SPAN 1060 Accelerated Elem Spanish cannot receive credit for SPAN 1001 Elem Spanish I and/or SPAN 1002 Elem Spanish II.

Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.