Psychology (AS)
Associate of Science
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
A baccalaureate degree with a major in psychology provides a solid foundation for many careers that require knowledge of human behavior in areas such as business, industry, government, or the helping professions. Completion of a graduate degree (master's or doctorate) is generally necessary, however, for careers specific to psychology. Therefore, students seriously considering such a career option should maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
Completion of the following courses normally fulfills the first half of bachelor degree requirements in Psychology. Course selections should be tailored to match requirements of the intended transfer institutions.
Contact Information:
Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 217
Phone: (208) 769-7782
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 2 | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| MATH-253 | Statistical Methods 
| 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology 
| 3 |
| PSYC-218 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
Recommended Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-175 | Human Biology 
| 4 |
| CHEM-100 | Concepts of Chemistry
| 4 |
| or CHEM-101 | Introduction to Chemistry
| |
| COMM-220 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication 
| 3 |
| COMM-233 | Interpersonal Communication
| 3 |
| INTR-250J | Psychology of Marketing 
| 3 |
| or PHIL-201 | Logic and Critical Thinking
| |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon Completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a base of knowledge about representative theories, concepts, and empirical studies in the field of Psychology.
- Implement critical thinking skills by evaluating the empirical basis of historical, theoretical, or conceptual constructs in psychology.
- Analyze cognitive, behavioral, and socioemotional domains from an ethical framework that underscores individual differences and collective tendencies.
- Pursue their educational and professional goals through transfer or transition to a different field.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH-253 | Statistical Methods Milestone course | 3 |
| PSYC-205 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC-211 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PSYC-218 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences Milestone course | 4 |
| Electives | 3-5 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology Gateway course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH-253 | Statistical Methods Milestone course | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PSYC-205 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC-211 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| PSYC-218 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone