Psychology AA Degree, Liberal Arts Major
Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Psychology provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related degree program. The psychology pathway follows the Texas Transfer Framework's Field of Study Curriculum, which includes discipline-relevant Texas Core Curriculum courses, Discipline Foundation courses, and Directed Elective courses that transfer and apply to the specific degree program.
Potential career paths for students pursuing a Psychology degree can be in the research, medical, business, or education area.
- Degree Type: AA, Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
- All required courses are available online
- TSI: required
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST-1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| EDUC/PSYC-1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| PSYC-2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH-1314 or MATH-1342 |
College Algebra or Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST-1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| PSYC-2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| PSYC-2319 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term Three | ||
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government Constitution | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 4 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| PSYC-2320 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term Four | ||
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 4 | |
| PSYC-2315 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| Suggested Pathway Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Psychology Pathway Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC-2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology Prerequisite MATH-1314 | 3 |
| PSYC-2330 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-2306 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC-2308 | Child Psychology | 3 |
Contact TVCC advisement center and your transfer college or university to determine the transferability of courses and college or university requirements.