GCC Catalog 2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 80
Psychology Associate of Arts
YEAR ONE
Overview
Psychology is a scholarly discipline, a scientific field, and a professional activity. Its overall focus is on the study of
behavior and related mental and physiological processes. As a science, it is a focus of research through which
investigators collect, quantify, analyze and interpret data describing behavior. As a profession, psychology involves
the practical application of knowledge, skills and techniques for the solution or prevention of individual or social
problems.
The Psychology program at Gogebic Community College is designed to provide students with the core courses
required for an Associate Degree that will transfer to a college or university for a Baccalaureate Degree.
College and Transfer Success
English Composition I
English Composition II
General Psychology
Psychology of Personality
Introduction to Sociology
College Level Mathematics
General Science or Lab Science
Lab Science
Humanities Elective
COL 101
ENG 101
ENG 102
PSY 101
PSY 225 Spring only
SOC 101
MTH 108 or higher
1
3
3
4
3
3
4-5
Choose from transfer courses with prefix
BIO, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY or SCI.
Two courses must come from two different
disciplines.
Choose from select courses with the prefix
ART, DRA, ENG 201 or higher, HST, HUM,
MUS, PHI.
3-4
4
3-4
YEAR TWO
Total Credits 31-33
Social Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Lifespan Development
Social Problems
Intro. to American Government
PSY 204 Fall only
PSY 295 Fall only
PSY 210 Spring only
SOC 102
PLS 101
Humanities Elective
Choose from select courses with the prefix
ART, DRA, ENG 201 or higher, HST, HUM,
MUS, PHI. 2nd elective must come from
different discipline.
Transfer Elective
3
4
3
3
3
3-4
Electives from any transfer category.
12
Total Credits 63-66
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