Study the human brain and behavior to learn how people think and build relationships. An Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Psychology provides you with the skills to pursue entry level opportunities in behavioral health, 社会服务, 和教育.
At 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站, you can take your courses in person or online, giving you great flexibility. Our psychology associate degree transfers to many four-year universities, making it an excellent and affordable option on your way to earning a bachelor's degree.
为什么要获得心理学副学士学位?
Human relationships make up the fabric of our communities. Studying psychology gives you greater insight into how people think and behave. 探索一些重要的概念，例如:
- 人类发展
- 人格理论
- 认知(人们如何思考)
- 情感的力量
A psychology degree can open the door for many careers dealing with people and their connections to the world around them. You can apply psychological principles in various fields, from therapy to marketing. With advanced training, you can pursue a rewarding career as a counselor or psychologist.
为什么在太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站学习心理学?
在线和面对面的课程
Get the flexibility you need to complete your degree. Our psychology associate degree is a two-year program that you can take entirely online, 在校园, 或者两者的结合. Attend classes in a way that fits your schedule. Our professors are experts at teaching in person and online, meaning you will get the same great education whichever way you attend class.
准备转移
拥有SJC心理学AA学位, you will be ready to transfer to earn your bachelor's degree at a four-year university in just two years. Learn in our small classes and get individual attention from our caring faculty. Their expertise will help you develop your knowledge and research skills.
研究与实践经历
As an SJC psychology student, you can do more than take classes. We offer service learning and internship opportunities. You will have the opportunity to obtain real-world experience educating the community about the importance of mental health.
You can also conduct research projects under the supervision of a mentor. Our psychology students have won Excellence Awards at the 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站 Student Showcase and Research Conference. Some have even presented work at regional and national conferences.
负担得起的学士学位课程
因为 SJC的低学费, the Psychology AA two-year degree is an excellent investment for you as you prepare to transfer to a four-year institution. Our rigorous, high-quality education will prepare you for your bachelor's degree and future career. You may also qualify to get your degree tuition-free through the NM机会和彩票奖学金.
What You Will Learn in the Associate Degree in Psychology
The Psychology AA provides both knowledge and practical experience that prepare you for further education and your future career. Learn important concepts and practice research skills in courses 如:
- 心理学概论
- 发展心理学
- 心理学统计原理
- 心理学作为一种职业
心理学作为一种职业 is a capstone course in which you will integrate your academic learning with real-life application. You will have the opportunity to complete a research project or a service learning project to help create positive change within your community.
You will also choose from electives 如:
- 变态心理学
- 大脑与行为
- 认知心理学
- 药物与行为
- 教育心理学
- 健康心理学
- 人格心理学
- 社会心理学
以你的学位, you can transfer to a four-year institution to receive a bachelor's degree in psychology. This degree can be taken completely online, 在校园, or a combination of the two.
心理学学生的转学选择
Be prepared to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year university with 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站. With the Psychology AA, you may be able to enter as a junior majoring in psychology. If you wish to transfer, we strongly encourage you to 与你的学术顾问见面. They will help coordinate your coursework at 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站 with the requirements of the transfer institution.
Previous SJC psychology degree students have transferred to:
- 路易斯堡学院
- 大峡谷大学
- 新墨西哥高地大学
- 北亚利桑那大学
- 西南明尼苏达州立大学
- 新墨西哥大学
- 西新墨西哥大学
荣誉学会和社会科学俱乐部
Psi Beta and the Social Sciences Club aim to promote scholarship, 领导, and professional development for SJC students. Examples of annual club events include guest speakers, alumni panels, and professional panels.
职业和成果
You can apply your psychology and research skills in many fields. Our psychology associate degree graduates can become:
- 建议和/或咨询项目人员
- Behavioral and mental health technician or aide
- 儿童或家庭倡导者
- 惩教或缓刑官
- 教育/助教
- 家庭护理助理
- 人力资源人员
- 精神技术员
- 研究助理
- 社会服务助理
If you transfer and complete a bachelor’s and even a graduate degree, 你可以找到更多的工作机会, 如:
- 学术顾问
- 行为分析
- 顾问
- 教育工作者或儿童保育员
- 营销、广告和销售
- 中介
- 个人或生活教练
- 研究员
- 社会工作者
- 治疗师或咨询师
下一个步骤
To enroll in the Associate of Arts in Psychology courses, you must first apply to 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站. It's easy, and you can apply online at any time!
If you are already a student at 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站, talk to your advisor about our online and in-person Psychology AA program. 你也可以讨论你的转学选择.
