NECC

Programs

LIBERAL ARTS:
Psychology Option

The associate in arts degree option in Psychology prepares students who are interested in pursuing career opportunities in the filed of Psychology and are intending to transfer to a four year institution. The course work outlined below provides students with the basic liberal arts courses necessary for transfer. In addition it exposes students to introductory level psychology courses, as well as the other related behavioral sciences that provide students with a strong academic background for further study at the Bachelor’s level and beyond. A minimum of 62 credits are required for graduation.

Courses Credits Comments
Requirements:
ANT101 Cultural Anthropology 3  
BIO111 Introduction to Biology I 4  
BIO112 Introduction to Biology II 4 Prerequisite
ENG101 English Composition I 3  
ENG102 English Composition II 3 Prerequisite
PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy 3  
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3  
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3  
Electives:    
Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy& Religion 3  
History Electives 6 Choose one sequence:
Sequence 1 - HIS111 and HIS112 Or Sequence 2 - HIS121 and HIS122
Literature Electives 6  
Math Electives 7/8 MAT120 or higher
Psychology Electives 6 PSY205 or PSY207 AND One of the following: PSY201, PSY202, PSY203, PSY204
Sociology Elective 3  
Free Electives 6 CIS110 or Foreign Language recommended

 




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