Overview

Students who graduate with an associate degree in Psychology traditionally transfer to a four-year degree program in the same or related program of study. This associate degree is also intended to provide students an opportunity to attain the knowledge and skills necessary for potential employment in various agencies, institutions, and organizations and to widen opportunities for advancement of currently employed students.

Students who study psychology develop an understanding of behavior and the mind. Basically, psychology addresses questions of how humans (and, where relevant, animals) act, know, develop, and interact. Psychology is a diverse discipline with many varied career options. Individuals with degrees in psychology may find employment-based on their level of education-in business and industry, the mental health field, education, the helping professions, and in research. The option to work as an independent practitioner also exists. An associate degree is the first step to helping a student identify a specific interest in the field of psychology.

Application Requirements

Acceptance into the Psychology program is dependent upon the following entrance requirements:

• Completed Harcum College application
• Official high school transcript
• SAT scores (required for students under age 24 only)
• Official college transcript(s), if applicable
• Letter of recommendation or personal essay
• TOEFL scores are required for students for whom English is a second language
• An interview is recommended

Course Sequence

PSY 111	Intro. to Psychology	3 cr.
ENG 101	Composition I	3 cr.
IDS 110	Intro. to Liberal Learning*	3 cr.
CIS 101	Computer Information Systems**	4 cr.
BIO 101	General Biology I	4 cr.
		17 cr.

BIO 102	General Biology II	4 cr.
MTH 113	College Mathematics	3 cr.
SSC 131	Intro. to Philosophy	3 cr.
ENG 102	Composition II	3 cr.
PSY	Psychology Elective	3 cr.
		16 cr.

PSY 220	Intro. to Research Methods	3 cr.
SOC 109	Principles of Sociology	3 cr.
HIS	History Elective	3 cr.
PSY	Psychology Elective	3 cr.
HUM	Humanities Elective	3 cr.
PED	Physical Education	1 cr.
		16 cr.

SSC	Social Science Elective	3 cr.
PSY	Psychology Elective	3 cr.
SOC	Sociology Elective	3 cr.
DIV	Diversity Elective	3 cr.
ELE	General Elective	3 cr.
PED	Physical Education	1 cr.
		16 cr.

*This course will substitute for IDS 101; however, a student may elect to take both courses.
**A student may elect to take CIS 106 for one credit in place of CIS 101.

Total number of credits: 65

Elective Recommendations By Interest

Based on individual interest, it is recommended that students consider using their elective course options to acquire a minor in Business, Women's Studies, or Holistic Studies.

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