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NCCC College Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, AA (60 credit hours)


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*This Program Path Begins Fall 2024*

The Associate of Arts program at NCCC with an emphasis in Psychology is designed to meet the basic requirements of students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university. This program may also benefit those individuals pursuing degrees in areas such as allied health, nursing, social services, criminal justice, and education, among others.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites. Check with your advisor or the online Course Catalogue for details.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. All students should generally complete the courses listed under Semester I before moving on to Semester II. Be sure to consult the course descriptions. It is very important to select the four-year college or university to which transfer is intended as soon as possible, preferably before completion of 30 credit hours. Knowing the degree requirements of the transfer institution could make a difference in which courses are selected.

For More Information Contact Program advisor: Chanute Campus: Mark Johnston 620-432-0313 mjohnston@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I (Spring) Semester II
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs  (SGE)070 ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs   (SGE)010
 
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs   (SGE)010
 
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs   (SGE)020
MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs   (SGE)030
 
PSYC 263 Developmental Psychology 3 cr hrs  (SGE)050
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs  (SGE)070 Science Lecture and Lab Elective 5 cr hrs
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs   (SGE)050  
Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs  
Total Credit Hours: 16 Total Credit Hours: 14

 

(Fall) Semester III (Spring) Semester IV
Social and Behavioral Science Electives  (non-psych) 3 cr hrs  PSYC 274 Psychology Of Adjustment 3 cr hrs  (SGE)050 
Program Electives 3 cr hr Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs
Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs Arts and Humanities Electives  3 cr hrs
General elective 3 cr hrs General elective 3 cr hrs
General elective 3 cr hrs General elective 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 15 Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Science Degree: 62

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

PSYC 155 General Psychology  (SGE)050PSYC 263 Developmental Psychology  (SGE)050 and PSYC 274 Psychology Of Adjustment  (SGE)050. These courses should provide a foundation in the field of psychology upon which the student might build toward a baccalaureate or higher degree. Core courses should transfer readily to universities within the Kansas Regent’s system.

Program Elective Courses

PSYC 200 Independent Study , PSYC 219 Child Development , PSYC 253 Human Sexuality  (SGE)050, MATH 143 Elementary Statistics  (SGE)030 and SOSC 236 Marriage And The Family  (SGE)050. These courses will supplement the core offerings in psychology but may not transfer to a four-year college or university except as elective credit. Consult the degree requirements of the transfer institution for clarification.

Program Outcomes

  1. Identify and describe the major schools of psychological thought within an historical perspective.
  2. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the major methods of scientific inquiry utilized in psychological research.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the biological basis of behavior and the significance of developmental milestones.
  4. Identify and describe the basic factors and processes that influence cognitive development.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of human life span developmental and distinguish among the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains.
  6. Identify and describe the major classifications of psychological disorders and their treatment.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of how human behavior is influenced by interaction at the individual, group, and environment/societal levels.
  8. Identify and describe the major theories of personality and its development.

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