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.
Apply NowWhile we recommend that psychology students earn the Associate of Science (AS), an AA in psychology is also available. The Associate of Arts has the same requirements as the AS with the addition of a foreign language (complete a 1020-level language course). Please see your academic advisor for full details.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 27 credits | |
| Elective Credits | 27 credits | |
| Meta-major Requirements | 6 credits | |
| Choose 6 credits from this list: | ||
| CJ 1010 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 1330 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2010 | Psychology as a Science and Career | 3 |
| SOC 1010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 1020 | Modern Social Problems | 3 |
| SW 1010 | Social Work as a Profession | 3 |
| SW 2100 | Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
| Total | 60 credits | |
Graduates with a psychology degree often pursue careers in fields such as mental health services, counseling, human resources, research, education, and healthcare, where their knowledge of human behavior, cognitive processes, and psychological assessment is highly valued.
Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:
For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
