Associate of Arts (AS) Psychology

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Psychology. Completion of this degree opens doors to entry level employment in many sectors including non-profit, social work, healthcare, education, business, and government.It also allows you to transfer at … More This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Psychology. Completion of this degree opens doors to entry level employment in many sectors including non-profit, social work, healthcare, education, business, and government.It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a Psychology program at a four-year college or university. Students in this pathway develop an awareness of human behavior and thinking that will serve them in both personal and professional capacities.Other skills that are developed in psychology are: scientific literacy in reading and writing, critical thinking, familiarity with research, interpersonalawareness, group communication and collaboration, problem solving skills, information-finding skills, and time management. Competencies in theseareas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.