Psychology, AA

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Degree Requirements:

Minimum 60 Credit Hours
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
15 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Major Residency Courses
Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Major Requirements (21 Credit Hours):

PSY 308 - Human Development 3 CR
PSY 355 - Social Psychology 3 CR
Complete five PSY electives (15 CR): any lower or upper-level course with a PSY XXX designation. 15 CR

General Electives (17 Credit Hours):

Complete additional general electives to reach the required 60 total credits 17 CR

General Education Requirements (22 Credit Hours):

Written Communication:

ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

Oral Communication:

COM 101 - Public Speaking 3 CR or COM 102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 CR

Quantitative Literacy:

Any 100 level math course. MAT 115 is recommended for most baccalaureate degrees 3 CR*

Natural Science:

Complete any 100-level lab science course 4 CR*

Humanities and Fine Arts:

Humanities OR Fine Arts 3 CR*

Computer Literacy and Information Literacy:

Computer OR Informational Literacy 3 CR*

Social Science:

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 CR

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/