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.
The goals of this program are to:
- introduce students to how psychologists study human behavior and how this knowledge can be used to explain, predict, and influence behavior.
- introduce students to awareness of themselves, how we influence others and how they influence us.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- identify and critically evaluate psychological research methods.
- complete and satisfy all required Gen Ed and core competencies for this program.
- transfer to a four-year college or university.
Transfer Information
This Associate in Arts degree is designed for transfer to many four-year institutions for more specialized study before entering the workforce. Specific transfer articulation agreements have been established with SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Polytechnic Institute and The College of St. Rose.
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 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
SS Elective suggested courses:
SS 121, 122, 162, 167, 185, 186, 225, 227, 255.
2nd Semester
EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
SS 152 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Lab Science Selective | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| World History and Global Awareness Selective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Social Science Elective suggested courses:
SS 121, 122, 136, 165, 191, 234, 235, 240.
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 |
| English 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 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Physical Education Activity | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
HU Elective suggested courses:
HU 111, 115, 151, 158, 161, 172, 290, 291.
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, ext. 8430 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8430.