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.

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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.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ENG 1111	English I	3
PSY 1111	Introduction to Psychology	3
HST 1110	Western Civilization to 1600	3
BIO 1410	Fundamentals of Biology	4

Spring
ENG 1112	English II	3
PSY 2223	Lifespan Human Growth and Development	3
PHL 2100	Ethics	3
COM 1120	Public Speaking I	3
BIO 1420	Global Biology	4

Fall
PHL 2000	Critical Thinking	3
SOC 1110	Introduction to Sociology	3
STT 2640	Elementary Statistics I	3
SPN 1111	Beginning Spanish, Course I
or ASL 1111	Beginning American Sign Language, Course I	3
PSY 2240	Psychology of Personality	3

Spring
PSY 2230	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 2218	Introduction to Educational Psychology	3
ENG 2300	Great Books: World Literature	3
SPN 1112	Beginning Spanish, Course II
or ASL 1112	Beginning American Sign Language, Course II	3
PSY 2250	Introduction to Social Psychology	3

	Total credit hours	60

All students pursuing the Associate of Arts degree are required to complete at least nine credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. These classes are taken as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the Associate of Arts degree requires students to take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting this requirement are identified in the College catalog and are fulfilled as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

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

937.328.3862 millerc@clarkstate.edu