Psychology Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is designed to provide the first two years of study for students who plan to pursue a Bachelors degree in Psychology.  In meeting the requirements for this degree, students will be able to transfer to a four - year college, having met normal General Education/ Core Curriculum requirements as well as lower division requirements for a Bachelors degree in Psychology.  The requirements below are based on those of the Bachelor of Arts or Science degrees at the University of New Mexico.

Faculty Advisors:

Dr. Stephen Buggie, Gurley Hall B230

Dr. Ralph L. Casebolt, Gurley Hall 2210G

Degree Requirements

67 total credits

Psychology

18 credits

Psychology 105 -- General Psychology                                             3 credits

Psychology 200 Statistical Principles                                                3 credits

Four courses selected from five 200 level courses:                       12 credits

Electives

9 credits

Electives may be chosen from other Psychology 200 level courses and/or other courses listed under the core curriculum requirements in addition to those already taken.

Students interested in the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology may want to take additional science courses as electives - a science minor is required for this Bachelors degree.

General Education/Core Curriculum Requirements

40 credits