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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
- Department: Social Sciences
- Program Code: PSYC.AA
- Program Type: Academic Transfer
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the Connecting with Ideas requirement: | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 2 | |
| Complete one of the following courses to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 153 | Statistical Reasoning | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 4 requirement: | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 5 requirement: | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 1 | 3 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 1 | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following courses to fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Victimology | ||
| Psychosocial Aspects of Dying and Death | ||
| Gender | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 120 | Career Exploration | 1 |
| PSYC 190 | Writing for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Fundamentals of Social Science Research 2 | 4 |
| PSYC 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| SOC 290 | Social Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | Select 0-3 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 0-3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Course must come from a different discipline.
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
Plan of Study Guide
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MATH 143 or MATH 153 | College Algebra (GEM 3) 1 or Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 120 | Career Exploration | 1 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 2 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| PSYC 190 | Writing for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| PSYC 250 | Fundamentals of Social Science Research 3 | 4 |
| PSYC 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 201 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| SOC 290 | Social Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| Select one of the following (Global Perspectives): | 3 | |
| Victimology | ||
| Psychosocial Aspects of Dying and Death | ||
| Gender | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | Select 0-3 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 4 | 0-3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Psychology majors are encouraged to take the Math Diagnostic upon acceptance to CWI if they did not submit ACT or SAT scores for math placement. If students do not meet the prerequisite for MATH 143 or MATH 153, they are encouraged to work with their Student Success Advisor. Students should select MATH 143 or MATH 153 based upon the math requirements of the transfer institution they plan to attend. MATH 153 is the recommended GEM 3 course unless the students' preferred transfer institution requires College Algebra (MATH 143).
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Course must come from a different discipline.
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
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Review transfer institution requirements (if known) to help select the most beneficial elective course(s).
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply an understanding of the social and/or behavioral science perspective to real-world problems.
- Apply knowledge of research methods and data analysis.
- Develop information literacy skills.
- Prepare for future educational and career opportunities by developing verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate academic writing and APA formatting skills.
- Engage with community members in discussions aimed at learning and application of psychology and/or experiential learning opportunities at community agencies.
- Develop an understanding of emotional intelligence and practice self-awareness and self-management skills.
- Appreciate and understand the diversity of theory, philosophy, and people.
- Mentor and/or collaborate with peers.