Fort Peck Catalog

Psychology

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Psychology (PSYX) is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the discipline of psychology. Courses in psychology emphasize self-understanding and self-evaluation, as well as knowledge of scientific theory and recent data in the field. Students intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree should consult the requirements of that institution when planning their program of study.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I Communications

6

Core II Mathematics

3

Core III Arts and Humanities

6

Core IV Social Sciences

7

Core V Native American Studies

4

Core VI Computer Technology

3

Total Credit Hours:34

Social Work

General Education Requirements

Credits

Core I

Communications

 

 

COMX 111 Public Speaking

3

 

WRIT 101 College Writing

3

Core II

Mathematics

 

 

M 105 Contemporary Math/M 121 College Algebra

3

 

Science (*Science with Lab recommended for transfer)

 

 

PSYX 250 Biological Psychology

4

Core III

Arts and Humanities

 

 

{1} 3 credit Arts and Humanities option

3

 

{1} 3 credit Arts and Humanities option

3

Core IV

Social Sciences

 

 

ECNS 201/ECNS 202 Macroeconomics/Microeconomics

3

 

PSCI 210 Introduction to American Government

3

Core V

Native American Studies

 

 

{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option

3

Core VI

Technology

 

 

{1} 3 credit Technology option

3

Total General Education Credits required for degree

31

Program of Study Courses

PSYX 230Developmental Psychology

3

PSYX 233Adult Development and Aging

3

PSYX 240Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology

3

Electives

9

Total Credit Hours:26

Electives: CAS, HS, PSYX, SOCI, SW

Total Credit Hours: 60

Psycology

First Semester

PSYX 100 and SOCI 101: Gen Ed

Second Semester

 

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and basic research methodology of psychology.
  • Develop realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge in a variety of occupational settings in their community.
  • Investigate and discuss cross-cultural issues specific to the discipline of psychology.
  • Gain practical experience in the application of psychological principles to everyday life situations.

**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education