Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Psychology

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Arts in Psychology is primarily designed for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree level college in psychology or a related field. This degree program offers students an essential foundation in the theoretical perspectives and social science research methods of psychology, as well as options to explore more specialized topics in psychology or closely-related fields.Student Learning OutcomesDescribe the major theories, historical trends, perspectives, and research findings of psychology.Discuss the range of fields and careers in psychology and the respective educational, ethical, experiential, and credential requirements.Utilize basic statistical techniques used in psychological research.Employ basic principles of research design, methodology, and report writing used in psychology.Demonstrate fundamental concepts in specialized and applied areas of psychology.Apply basic principles of behavior and mental processes.

School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences