心理学- A.A. 学位
Open the Door to Many Career Options with a 学位 in 心理学
心理学 is the science of behavior and mental processes. 心理学 covers a broad
field including the interrelationships between brain, environment and behavior. 心理学
c我们的ses introduce you to theories and research findings that can help you understand
y我们的self and others. You can apply what you learn about parenting, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, stress management and emotional intelligence to y我们的 life and work.
The Associate of Arts degree in 心理学 is intended to provide you with the first two years of general requirements and a basis in psychology that will prepare you for transfer to a f我们的-year college or university. It can be completed in just f我们的 学期, may be attained completely online.
Career Opportunities
Majoring in psychology opens the door to just about anything that involves working 与人. Surveys of employers and psychology graduates indicate that the jobs obtained by psychology majors with a bachelor’s degree are most often in social service and business settings, such as
- 咨询
- 心理治疗
- Teaching including higher education administration and student services support
- Industrial and Organizational 心理学
- Market research
For a detailed analysis of career options, view or download 心理学: What Can I Do with this Major?
According to their 2016 predictions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth rate of 14 percent for psychologists through the year 2026. This growth rate is faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth is expected to rise highest for those entering the field of clinical, counseling, and school psychology.
For more information on career opportunities in 心理学, please visit 职业教练 where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a 的简历.
What Will I Study?
The Associate of Arts degree in 心理学 is intended to provide you with the first two years of general requirements and a foundation in psychology that will prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university.
You will study a variety of topics including:
- Research and theory in the 心理学 of learning
- The study of behavior and mental processes
- Human sexuality and gender issues
- Life from conception to death
- How to respond to environmental pressures and cope with stress
- Assessment of personality
- Statistical methods
- In depth study of human behavior within the social environment
- Community service and research through 我们的 Academic Cooperative
Curriculum Guide - 心理学, A.A.
Approximate yearly costs for the 心理学 A.A. 学位 program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit 我们的 学费 and 费用 section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit 我们的 金融援助 section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
大学 & CAREER PATHWAYS
心理学 is part of 我们的 Liberal Arts Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Liberal Arts programs that may interest you.