Program Description

Psychology is a great choice for students interested in understanding human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It explores how individuals develop, interact, and respond to various influences. Students can expect to study topics such as cognitive processes, mental health, personality development, social behavior, neuroscience, research methods, perception, motivation, learning, and psychological disorders.

Students interested in psychology can consider pursuing the Behavioral Health Technician certificate. This offers students a workforce-recognized credential. Students may earn the certificate by choosing the certificate courses as their electives on the path to earning an AS in Psychology.

Program Outcomes

A student who completes an associate degree in Psychology will be able to do the following.

• Examine individual and group behavior through psychology concepts, methods, perspectives, or theories.
• Increase reported levels of ability to interact, relate, and empathize with other people.
• Demonstrate an increased understanding of various career options and educational pathways in or related to Psychology
• Critically evaluate claims using information literacy skills and scientific reasoning, while also recognizing common biases and fallacies.
• Articulate how the mind and body connect and apply principles of stress, self-regulation, and well-being in various aspects of their lives.

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Psychology at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PSY 1010	General Psychology SS	3
PSY 2010	Psychology as a Science and Career	3
PSY 2710	Brain and Behavior	3
One of the following
PSY 1050	Resilience & Happiness for Self & Others
PSY 1100	Human Development SS
PSY 1400	Analysis of Behavior
PSY 2500	Introduction to Social Psychology

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Psychology by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
PSY 1010	General Psychology SS	3
English 1 GE Class		3
American Institutions GE Class		3
ANTH 1000	Introduction to Anthropology SS	3
Elective		3
	Hours	15
Spring
MATH 1040	Introduction to Statistics MA	3
English 2 GE Class		3
PSY 1400	Analysis of Behavior	3
Life Science GE Class		3
Elective		3
	Hours	15
Sophomore
Fall
PSY 1100	Human Development SS	3
PSY 2500	Introduction to Social Psychology	3
SOC 1020	Modern Social Problems SS	3
Physical Science GE Class		3
Humanities GE Class		3
	Hours	15
Spring
PSY 2010	Psychology as a Science and Career	3
SW 2400	Diverse Populations	3
Fine Arts GE Class		3
Elective		6
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	60