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Associate of Science General Transfer - Psychology Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Psychology Pathway

This program is available at the Springfield - Leffel Lane location.

The Psychology Pathway of the Associate of Science 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 Science 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 Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

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Embedded 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 Science 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.
Course Title Credits
Fall
FYE 1101 College Success 1
ENG 1111 English I 3
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology 3
MTH 1280 College Algebra 4
BIO 1510 Biology I  
or CHM 1210 General Chemistry I 5
 
Spring
ENG 1112 English II 3
PSY 2223 Lifespan Human Growth and Development 3
-- OT 36 Arts Elective * 3
-- OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective ** 4
-- Elective *** 3
 
Fall
PSY 2250 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
STT 2640 Elementary Statistics I 3
-- OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective ^ 3
-- Elective *** 3
-- Elective *** 3
 
Spring
PSY 2230 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 2240 Psychology of Personality 3
-- Elective *** 3
-- OT 36 Humanities Elective ^^ 3
-- Elective *** 3
 
  Total credit hours 62
* Ohio Transfer 36 Arts Elective: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, MUS 1130, THE 1300, 1133, 2241, 2242

** Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Sciences Electives: BIO 1410, 1420, 1510, 1520, 2121, 2122, CHM, GLG, PHY

*** General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. Consult an advisor for course selection based on the transfer institution.

^ Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives oustide PSY: ECO, GEO 1100, 2200, PLS, SOC

^^ Ohio Transfer 36 Humanities Electives: ENG 1600, 2300, 2510, 2520, 2610, 2620, HST, PHL

 

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

Questions? We're here to help!

Fabian Novello Professor, Psychology

937-431-7163 novellof@clarkstate.edu