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8/16/2023 1:21:26 PM
Psychology, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60
Want to make a difference for people facing change or life challenges? Triton’s Psychology program will prepare you to do exactly that. Through foundational training in human behavior, you will build skills in critical thinking, research methods and writing. An education in social and human services can lead you in many interesting directions — from alcohol and chemical dependency counseling to senior services and activities specialist. Students who are specifically interested in an academic career in Psychology will be mentored by the program’s instructors and guided towards a successful transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Psychology) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
- Describe application domains.
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy to engage with professional literature.
- Interpret basic psychological research.
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
- Exhibit effective communication skills in discipline specific format.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| OR | | |
| Take Other Mathematics Course | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
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| PHL 101 ◊ Introduction to Philosophy | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Other Humanities Course | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| BIS 101 ◊ Human Biology | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
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| BIS 108 ◊ Biology of Humans | Life Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSY 216 ◊ # Child Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| PSY 238 ◊ # Abnormal Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
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| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 3 |
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| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Notes: PSY 238◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
Take Social and Behavioral Science course other than Psychology.
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
Program Electives (12-18)
(recommended to take at least one from each Developmental and Clinical column)
| PSY 216 ◊ # Child Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSY 222 ◊ # Adolescent Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSY 228 ◊ # Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
(recommended to take at least one from each Developmental and Clinical column)
| PSY 201 ◊ # Introduction to Social Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSY 207 ◊ # Health Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
| PSY 210 ◊ # Theories of Personality | Core Course | 3 |
| PSY 238 ◊ # Abnormal Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Note: PSY 207◊ and PSY 210◊ may not transfer to all institutions.
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See PSY course descriptions.
Chairperson: Eugene Muhammad, Ext. 3994, email: eugenemuhammad@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |