NVCC 2002-2003 Catalog
    Instructional Programs

GENERAL STUDIES
Psychology Specialization AL, AN, LO, MA, WO  

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Purpose: This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

First Year1st Semester2nd Semester

   BIO101General Biology I4
   ENG111College Composition I3
MTH181Finite Math I3
PED116Lifetime Fitness & Wellness1
   PSY201Introduction to Psychology I3
   STDElective1
 
   BIO102General Biology II 4
   ENG112College Composition II 3
   IST117Intro. to Microcomputer Software 3
MTH182Finite Math II 3
   PSY202Introduction to Psychology II 3

Total Credits/Semester1516

Second Year1st Semester2nd Semester

   ENG200-Level Literature Elective3
   HISElective3
   PSY211Research Methodology for Behavioral
   Sciences3
   PSY231Life Span Human Development I3
   SPD110Intro. to Speech Communication or
   SPD126 Interpersonal Communication3
 
   ENG200-Level Literature Elective 3
___Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
PED/RPK 1
   PSY213Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
   PSY232Life Span Human Development II 3
___Social Science Elective 3

Total Credits/Semester1516

Total credits for the A.S. Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Psychology = 62.

To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall 1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional Programs of this catalog.

1 Any higher level mathematics course with a computer component may be substituted, see transfer requirements.

2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course; PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

3 The Humanities/Fine Arts elective may be selected from art (ART), humanities (HUM), music (MUS), philosophy (PHI), religion (REL), sign communication (SCM), speech and drama (SPD 100, 110, 115, 126, or 229), foreign languages, or 200-level literature (ENG) courses. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.

4 The social science elective may be chosen from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, or sociology (includes anthropology).


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