Psychology, Associate in Science (PSY)
Effective: Spring 2021
The Psychology program is designed for students planning to earn at least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field. The curriculum focuses on developing a solid foundation of knowledge regarding human thought, behavior and emotion, both individual and collective. The various courses are intended to foster the development of cultural, personal and professional awareness. Additionally, students are encouraged to strengthen critical thinking, technological and communication skills.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Describe the discipline of psychology, differentiating the various sub-fields.
- Understand the major methodologies for studying human behavior.
- Differentiate the nature of the affective, cognitive and biological domains as they apply to human behavior.
- Describe major theories concerning human development across the lifespan.
- Explain the causes, classification and treatment of psychological disorders.
- Recognize major influences that impinge socially and psychologically on the individual in today’s complex and diverse society.
The College Transfer Office is set up to help Delaware County Community College students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. If you are planning to transfer, you are strongly encouraged to meet with a transfer advisor within your first two semesters (or before you reach 30 transferable college credits from all institutions attended).
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CS 100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| PSY 140 | General Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 151 or MAT 121 | College Algebra (or higher) or Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3-4 |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Statistics | 3 |
| Any Global Understanding designated Social Science course 1 | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Psychology Core Course | 3 | |
| Lifespan Human Development | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| SOC 260 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Select one of the following Laboratory Sciences: | 4 | |
| Biological Sciences | ||
| General Biology I (recommended) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Psychology Core Course | 3 | |
| Lifespan Human Development | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| Psychology Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
Notes
Global Understanding designated courses.
Arts and Humanities Electives
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ART - Art
- COMM - Communication Studies
- DRA - Drama
- ENG - English (ENG 115 and above)
- HUM - Humanities
- MUS - Music
- PHI - Philosophy
Some programs specify or recommend a Foreign Language.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Behavioral and Social Science
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ADJ - Administration of Justice
- ECE - Early Childhood Education
- ECO - Economics
- EDU - Education
- HIS - History
- INT - Interdisciplinary
- POL - Political Science
- PSY - Psychology
- SOC - Sociology
- SWO - Social Work
- TSC - Trauma Studies
Psychology Electives - 9 credits
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 200 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| PSY 204 | Addiction, Drugs, and the Brain | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Lifespan Human Development 2 | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Abnormal Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSY 221 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 225 | Experiences in Diversity | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 242 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 255 | Brain and Behavior 2 | 3 |
| PSY 290 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
Advising
Electives determined by Transfer school. Psychology majors should meet with a Transfer counselor to choose electives accordingly. All electives, including those listed above in the General Education Courses, should be selected with careful consideration to Transfer school requirements.
- 1
If another elective already meets the GU CALG, then choose any Social Science elective.
- 2
Students are permitted to take the third Psychology Core Course as a Psychology Elective.
- 3
Lab Science Elective - any 4 credit lab course in BIO, CHE, ESS or PHY.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CS 100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| PSY 140 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 151 or MAT 121 |
College Algebra or Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3-4 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| Hours | 9-10 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MAT 210 | Statistics | 3 |
| Any Global Understanding designated Social Science course 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Psychology Core Course | 3 | |
| Lifespan Human Development | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| SOC 260 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Select one of the following Laboratory Sciences: | 4 | |
| Biological Sciences | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Hours | 10 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Psychology Core Course | 3 | |
| Lifespan Human Development | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 9-10 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 10-11 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Psychology Elective 2 | 6 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
Global Understanding designated courses.
Arts and Humanities Electives
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ART - Art
- COMM - Communication Studies
- DRA - Drama
- ENG - English (ENG 115 and above)
- HUM - Humanities
- MUS - Music
- PHI - Philosophy
Some programs specify or recommend a Foreign Language.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Behavioral and Social Science
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
The subject areas listed are generally transferable to most institutions. However, transferability is always determined by the college or university you are planning to transfer to. Depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor before making your course selections.
- ADJ - Administration of Justice
- ECE - Early Childhood Education
- ECO - Economics
- EDU - Education
- HIS - History
- INT - Interdisciplinary
- POL - Political Science
- PSY - Psychology
- SOC - Sociology
- SWO - Social Work
- TSC - Trauma Studies
Psychology Electives - 9 credits
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 200 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| PSY 204 | Addiction, Drugs, and the Brain | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Lifespan Human Development 2 | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Abnormal Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSY 221 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 225 | Experiences in Diversity | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 242 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 255 | Brain and Behavior 2 | 3 |
| PSY 290 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
Advising
Electives determined by Transfer school. Psychology majors should meet with a Transfer counselor to choose electives accordingly. All electives, including those listed above in the General Education Courses, should be selected with careful consideration to Transfer school requirements.
- 1
If another elective already meets the GU CALG, then choose any Social Science elective.
- 2
Students are permitted to take the third Psychology Core Course as a Psychology Elective.
- 3
Lab Science Elective - any 4 credit lab course in BIO, CHE, ESS or PHY.
HYBRID DEGREE (online* and classroom)
85% online
The following courses may not be available online:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIO 110 | General Biology I ( or Scientific Inquiry designated Science course.) | 4 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
| PSY 215 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
- *
Some online courses have field requirements or in-person or proctored testing. Online courses with these requirements have additional information posted under the COURSE DESCRIPTION section when you are registering. Please note these requirements when registering.