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.
- have students think critically about competing theories of behavior and mental processes.
- to have students critically evaluate psychological research methods.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- describe key concepts, principles, and theories in psychology.
- engage in thinking and problem solving to interpret psychological phenomena.
- critically evaluate psychological research methods.
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 and SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
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 may be completed entirely online. For more information access Herkimer College's Internet Academy website: www.herkimer.edu/ia
For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8240.
Apply here: www.herkimer.edu/apply