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Psychology, A.S.

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Division Chair: Dr. Melissa Fulgham (mfulgham@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8253; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karyn Skaar (kskaar@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8293

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in psychology. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

CIP: 42.0101

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one course from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

Choose one course from the following:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.
MATH 1316 - College Trigonometry 3 credit hours.
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.
MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus 4 credit hours.
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours. (preferred)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours. (preferred)
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
ENVR 1401 - Environmental Science I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours. and
PHYS 1103 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory 1 credit hour.
PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours. and
PHYS 1104 - Solar System Laboratory 1 credit hour.
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2307 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy 3 credit hours
PHIL 2316 - Classical Philosophy 3 credit hours
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - History of the Theatre I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1311 - Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation 3 credit hours

History

Choose one course from the following:
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2327 - Mexican American History I (to the United States - Mexico War Era) 3 credit hours
HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours. and
Choose one course from the following:
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2328 - Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era) 3 credit hours
HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

Two courses:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

Any approved Core Curriculum Required Courses not also being used to satisfy another core requirement.

Psychology Concentration

Two courses:

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours. (Required)
Choose one from the following:
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements

Choose one course from the following:
SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I 4 credit hours.
SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II 4 credit hours.
GERM 1411 - Beginning German I 4 credit hours.
GERM 1412 - Beginning German II 4 credit hours. and
Life & Physical Sciences (labs) 2 credit hours.
PHED courses 2 credit hours.
Electives 4 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

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