Psychology (A.A.)
HEGIS: 5620
SUNY CODE: 2580
An Associate degree in psychology from Herkimer College will prepare students for a successful transition into a four year school by providing them a solid foundation in psychological studies. The psychology degree offers students an opportunity to become familiar with the different fields in psychology. Those graduating with a degree in psychology will be able to make an informed choice on the direction of their career goals. With a degree in psychology, a variety of career opportunities are available in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, educational psychology, human resources, business management, advertising, and public relations.
Transfer Information
This Associate in Arts degree is designed for transfer to a four-year institution such as SUNY Plattsburgh or SUNY Polytechnic Institute for more specialized study before entering the workforce.
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| SS 151 | Intro Psychology | 3 |
| SS 161 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| | EN/FL/HU Selective | 3 |
| | English Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| SS 152 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| SS 234 | Child Psychology | 3 |
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| SS 240 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| EN/HU - The Arts Selective | EN/HU Western Civilization Selective | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| | Lab Science Selective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| SS 163 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SS 241 | American Minorities | 3 |
| SS 255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| | EN/FL/HU Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
| SS 236 | Research Methods for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SS 253 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SS 258 | Psychology Seminar | 3 |
| | English Elective | 3 |
| | EN/FL/HU Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
This program is Internet accessible and may be completed entirely online. For more information access Herkimer College's Internet Academy website: www.herkimer.edu/ia
For more information, contact the Humanities and Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8430.