Associate of Arts General Transfer - Psychology Pathway
This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations.The Psychology Pathway of the Associate of Arts General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Psychology. The skill sets acquired through a degree focused in Psychology include:
- Judgment and decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Information management
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Creativity
Many of these skills overlap with those identified by the American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/transferable-skills.pdf
An Associate of Arts degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that is often required to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Courses in this pathway focus on the study of mental functions and behaviors. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Arts program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.
Explore CareersEmbedded Certificates
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.
Outcomes and Curriculum
Upon completion of an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology, a graduate will be able to:
- Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
- Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
- Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
- Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
- Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer Information
Students seeking a transfer degree should plan the details of their program of study at Clark State according to the requirements of the transfer institution. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult their academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes.
Pathway options for transferability to other state institutions is available at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ogtp
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Carol Miller Associate Professor, Psychology