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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
     

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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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of key psychological concepts and theories including areas such as abnormal psychology, human development and cognition
  • Develop integrated and critical reasoning to interpret and apply psychological theories and research 
  • Build professional aptitude in areas such as ethical practice, cultural awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills, in preparation for a meaningful career path
  • Develop knowledge necessary to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research and communicate results for different purposes 
  • Prepare for further graduate study in psychology or related fields and apply psychological content and skills to life and career goals
     

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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build foundational knowledge of psychological concepts including learning, cognition, developmental psychology and social psychology
  • Demonstrate basic research methods in psychology such as experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis
  • Apply basic critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate psychological theories, research findings, and real-world issues
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, about psychological concepts and research findings
  • Prepared to pursue further education in psychology or related fields, or to enter the workforce in positions related to psychology
     

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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Robert S. Wood Hall

Robert S. Wood Hall opened in September, 1989 and contains an auditorium, several general classrooms, seminar rooms, two smart classrooms and the Instructional Design and Media Center, which assists faculty with online learning and additional technology. The offices of senior and part-time faculty are on the second floor.t with faculty, students, and tour our beautiful campus.