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Associate in Arts - Pre-Major
Psychology

Curriculum Description

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 65 semester hours of college transfer course. (Ref. 23 NCAC 2E 0204) Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Community college graduates who have earned 64 semester hours of academic credit in approved transfer courses with a grade of C or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will receive at least 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Courses offered through bilateral agreements may not transfer to all receiving institutions.

The following represent one way in which program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Arts

A1010L
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 0 4
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 161 College Algebra 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Communication Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts ** ** 0 3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 0 0 1
  Total: 13 3 0 17

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Composition Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Mathematics Core ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Natural Science Core 3 ** 0 4
Select one:
___ ___
 Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 0 0 3
  OR        
___ ___
 History Core (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 12 0 0 16

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ 2 2 0 3
___ ___ History Core 3 0 0 3
Select one:
___ ___
 Literature Core 3 0 0 3
  OR        
___ ___
 Humanities/Fine Arts Core (**) (**) (0) (3)
___ ___ Literature Core 3 0 0 3
___ ___ PED Elective - activity course 0 3 0 1
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 0 0 3
  Total: 14 5 0 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life 1 2 0 2
___ ___ Core or Professional ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Core or Professional ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Core or Professional * * * 4
___ ___ Core or Professional * * * 4
  Total: 1 2 0 16

Total Credit Hours: 65

Additional Information

This template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprint for guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major in Psychology. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to the university may be eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing.

See Associate in Arts A10100 and your academic advisor for all Core and Professional choices.

Required:

BIO 110 or BIO 111; CIS 110; MAT 161 or higher; MAT 155 or higher or CIS 115; PED 110; PED activity; PSY 150

Communication Core:

One 3 credit hour course

See your academic advisor for an Individualized Learning Plan for this pre-major.

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

http://www.forsythtech.edu/catalog/files/1112/Premajor%20Psychology%20A1010L.pdf

A1010L