Psychology, A.A.

Location(s): Main Campus, Internet Academy

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HEGIS: 5620

SUNY CODE: 2580

An Associate degree in psychology from Herkimer College will prepare students for a successful transition into a four year school by providing them a solid foundation in psychological studies. The psychology degree offers students an opportunity to become familiar with the different fields in psychology. Those graduating with a degree in psychology will be able to make an informed choice on the direction of their career goals. With a degree in psychology, a variety of career opportunities are available in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, educational psychology, human resources, business management, advertising, and public relations.

The goals of this program are to:

introduce students to how psychologists study human behavior.
have students think critically about competing theories of behavior and mental processes.
to have students critically evaluate psychological research methods.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychology.
engage in thinking and problem solving to interpret psychological phenomena.
critically evaluate psychological research methods.

Transfer Information

This Associate in Arts degree is designed for transfer to many four-year institutions for more specialized study before entering the workforce. Specific transfer articulation agreements have been established with SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111 - College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
FS 100 - First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
SS 151 - Introductory Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 161 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
EN/FL/HU Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 16

SS Elective suggested courses:

SS 121 - American History to 1865 Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 122 - American History Since 1865 Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 162 - Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 167 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 185 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 186 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 225 - Terrorism and Homeland Security Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 227 - Gangs: Theory, Pract and Suppresion Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 255 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

2nd Semester

EN 112 - College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 152 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
Lab Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 4
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
World History and Global Awareness Selective Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 16

Social Science Elective suggested courses:

SS 121 - American History to 1865 Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 122 - American History Since 1865 Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 136 - Criminology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 165 - Introduction to Mass Media Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 191 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 234 - Child Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 235 - Statistics/Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 240 - Adolescent Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

2nd Year

3rd Semester

MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 163 - Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 241 - American Minorities Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 255 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
English Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16

4th Semester

SS 236 - Research Methods for the Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 253 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 258 - Psychology Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3
Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16

HU Elective suggested courses:

HU 111 - Art History I Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 115 - Art Appreciation Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 151 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 158 - Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 161 - Introduction to the Film Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 172 - Survey World Religions Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 290 - Special Topics in Film Credit Hour(s): 3
HU 291 - Special Topics - Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 64

This program may be completed entirely online. For more information access Herkimer College’s Internet Academy website: www.herkimer.edu/ia

For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8240.