Psychology Transfer Major, A.S.
Program is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Psychology. Human behavior, how the mind works and mental illness are explored. Careers often require a BA degree or higher. Psychology is the study of the mind and of behavior. It studies both individuals and groups of people, and it often involves case studies. Psychologists try to understand how mental functions affect individual and social behavior. They also explore emotion, motivation, personality, and relationships. This program introduces students to Psychology and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Psychology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at a four-year university. Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology have added skills in math, sciences, and research. Career paths for Psychology BS degree holders include working with medical doctors, psychologists, brain researchers, and biologists.
Degree Requirements: 60 credits
General Education Requirements: 38 credits
English and Communication
(6 credits – GT-CO1, GT-CO2, GT-CO3)
English – take both courses; Communication – select 1 course
| ENG 121 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
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| ENG 122 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
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| ENG 122 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
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| One gtPathways approved CO3 Course | 3 |
Mathematics
(4 credits – GT-MA1)
Arts and Humanities
Choose one of the following two courses, and select six additional credits from at least two different categories in Arts and Humanities for a total of 9 credits.
| PHI 111 | Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3) | 3 |
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| PHI 112 | Ethics (GT-AH3) | 3 |
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Select six additional credits from at least two different categories of gtPathways Arts & Humanities courses:
Category I (GT-AH1)
| ART 110 | Art Appreciation (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 111 | Art History - Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 112 | Art History – Renaissance to Modern (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 207 | Art History - 1900 to Present (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| COM 130 | Communication and Popular Culture (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Creative Writing I (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 120 | Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music History: Medieval through Classical Period (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 123 | Survey of World Music (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| MUS 125 | History of Jazz (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| THE 108 | Theater Script Analysis (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| THE 211 | Development of Theatre Greek-Reniassance (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| THE 212 | Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| THE 215 | Playwriting (GT-AH1) | 3 |
Category II (GT-AH2)
| HUM 115 | World Mythology (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| HUM 121 | Humanities: Early Civilizations (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| HUM 122 | Humanities: Medieval-Modern (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| HUM 123 | The Modern World (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 201 | World Literature to 1600 (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 202 | World Literature after 1600 (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 205 | Ethnic Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 211 | American Literature to Civil War (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 212 | American Literature after Civil War (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 221 | British Literature to 1770 (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 222 | British Literature since 1770 (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 225 | Introduction to Shakespeare (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 246 | Literature of Women (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 255 | Children's Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| LIT 259 | Survey of African American Literature (GT-AH2) | 3 |
Category III (GT-AH3)
| PHI 111 | Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 112 | Ethics (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 113 | Logic (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 114 | Comparative Religions (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 205 | Business Ethics (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 214 | Philosophy of Religion (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 218 | Environmental Ethics (GT-AH3) | 3 |
| PHI 220 | Philosophy of Death and Dying (GT-AH3) | 3 |
Category IV (GT-AH4)
| ASL 221 | American Sign Language IV (GT-AH4) | 3 |
| SPA 212 | Spanish Language IV (GT-AH4) | 3 |
| SPA 211 | Spanish Language III (GT-AH4) | 3 |
Many CO 4-year institutions require foreign language for admission. Check with your college of transfer institution
History
(3 credits – GT-HI1)
Select one gtPathways History course:
Category I (GT-HI1)
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization: Antiquity - 1650 (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 111 | The World: Antiquity - 1500 (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 112 | The World: 1500 - Present (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 121 | US History to Reconstruction (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 122 | US History Since Civil War (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 205 | Women in World History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 208 | American Indian History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 215 | Women in U.S. History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 225 | Colorado History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 244 | History of Latin America (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 247 | 20th Century World History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| HIS 250 | African American History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
(6 credits – GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)
Select 2 courses:
Category I (GT-SS1)
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| POS 105 | Introduction to Political Science (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| POS 111 | American Government (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| POS 125 | American State and Local Government (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| POS 205 | International Relations (GT-SS1) | 3 |
| POS 225 | Comparative Government (GT-SS1) | 3 |
Category II (GT-SS2)
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography (GT-SS2) | 3 |
| GEO 106 | Human Geography (GT-SS2) | 3 |
Category III (GT-SS3)
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ANT 107 | Introduction to Archaeology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ANT 215 | Native Peoples of North America: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 250 | Medical Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ETH 200 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ETH 215 | Discrimination and Diversity (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Psychology of Gender (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 217 | Human Sexuality (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 226 | Social Psychology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 249 | Abnormal Psychology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Sociology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Sociology of Family Dynamics (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 207 | Environmental Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 215 | Contemporary Social Problems (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 218 | Sociology of Diversity (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Sociology of Religion (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| WST 200 | Introduction to Women's Studies (GT-SS3) | 3 |
Natural and Physical Sciences
(10 Credits – GT-SC1)
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I with Lab (GT-SC1) | 5 |
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I with Lab (GT-SC1) | 5 |
Students planning to transfer to University of Colorado Denver should complete both two-semester sequences of BIO 111 and BIO 112 and CHE 111 and CHE 112 at CCA.
Additional Psychology Required Courses: 9 credits
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
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| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
Electives: 13 credits
Electives may be chosen from any gtPathways course or any non-gtPathways courses listed in the AA/AS degree core electives list.
Electives may be chosen from any gtPathways course or any non-gtPathways courses listed in the AA/AS degree core electives list.
NOTE: Electives are restricted to non-Psychology courses for students planning to transfer to University of Colorado Denver.