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2016-2017 Catalog

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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, A.S.

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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.

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

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

BIOL 1408 - Introduction to Biology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1409 - Introduction to Biology II 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science I 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

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.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours. (preferred)

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

History

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 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

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

Choose one course from the following:

BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
Additional 1 hour will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Psychology Concentration

Choose three courses from the following:

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology 3 credit hours. or
SOCI 2326 - Social Psychology 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements

Additional 2 hours from Life and Physical Sciences and 1 additional hour from CAO B applied here

Choose two courses from the following:
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: Strategies for Success 3 credit hours. or
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework: Strategies for Success 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality 3 credit hours. or
SOCI 2306 - Human Sexuality 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.
SOCI 2301 - Marriage and Family 3 credit hours.
SOCW 2364 - Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

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