Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Psychology provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in psychological sciences or are preparing for graduate programs in psychology or related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue numerous careers such as mid and top-level managers, market research analysts/specialists, human resources specialists/managers, social and human service assistants, psychiatric technicians, survey researchers, and probation officers/correctional treatment specialists. Most careers in psychology require graduate work. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to: psychologists (industrial-organizational, clinical, counseling, and school), research scientists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, statisticians, teachers, and human factors engineers.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Explain how Psychology is a science and interdisciplinary.
Identify interrelationships between biological, psychological and socio-cultural processes.
Apply Psychological science to everyday life and career goals.
Utilize a systematic method of investigation, design and conduct a psychology research project.
Locate, interpret and evaluate research findings.
Analyze and interpret data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Utilize scientific findings and theories to generate new ideas.
Evaluate the impact of socio-cultural diversity and societal inequality on social and psychological issues and research.
Interact effectively with others using an understanding of the role culture, values and biases play in communication.
Utilize effective written, oral and visual communication skills in varied contexts, in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of psychology.
Apply ethical standards and social responsibility to evaluate psychological science and practice.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

$62,250 Show expanded career information for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

Human Resources Managers

$100,960 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Managers

Human Resources Specialists

$57,770 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists

Industrial Engineers

$91,940 Show expanded career information for Industrial Engineers

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$57,480 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$53,380 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Psychiatric Technicians

$34,090 Show expanded career information for Psychiatric Technicians

Psychologists, All Other

$99,090 Show expanded career information for Psychologists, All Other

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

$72,370 Show expanded career information for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Social and Human Service Assistants

$32,030 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants

Social Science Research Assistants

$47,030 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants

Statisticians

$87,690 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

$43,110 Show expanded career information for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Survey Researchers

$41,480 Show expanded career information for Survey Researchers

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Psychiatrists

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2019.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Psychology, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Psychology, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Psychology, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Psychology (Forensic Psychology), Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Psychology (Forensic Psychology), Bachelor of Science

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC	3
MA	Mathematics		Critical course	MA	3–6
AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104	Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Foundations of Behavior Course recommended.		3–5
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
MAT15+ or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
MAT15+ or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 2	MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY Elective	PSY Elective		See below		3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or L	0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was taken in Term 1	MA	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Foundations of Behavior Course recommended.		3–5
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.		0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BIO OR MIC		4
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		3
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BIO, FOR, LSC, MIC		4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 1	MA	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY230 or (PSY230 and PSY231)	Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230.		CS or CS and	3–4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		Students who select the ASU Tempe BA transfer option must select a Related Area course that satisfies the SB requirement	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Foundations of Behavior Course recommended.		3–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.	SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC)	Research Methods or (Research Methods and Research Methods Laboratory)	Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. and Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Corequisites: PSY290AC lecture course. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor.		L, SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		May be met by PSY290AB OR PSY290AC if not used to meet L; Recommend PSY275	SG or SQ	0–4
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		May be met by PSY290AB OR PSY290AC if not used to meet SG	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Foundations of Behavior Course recommended.		3–5
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.	HU	0–3
Related Aera	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
Physical Science	Physical Science		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, GLG, OR PHY		4
Physical Science	Physical Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, OR PHY		4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, MIC. May be completed after transfer to ASU.		0–4
Physical Science	Physical Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, GLG, OR PHY. May be completed after transfer to ASU.		0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3

PSY Electives

A list of program electives for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
PSY132	Psychology and Culture		C, G, SB	3
PSY157	African/Black Psychology		C, SB	3
PSY215	Sports Psychology		SB	3
PSY218	Health Psychology	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY225	Psychology of Religion	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	G, SB	3
PSY235	Psychology of Gender	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	C, SB	3
PSY240	Developmental Psychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY241	Understanding and Changing Behavior	Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY248	Psychology of Adolescent Development	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.		3
PSY250	Social Psychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY260	Psychology of Personality	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY262	Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being		SB	3
PSY266	Psychological Disorders	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY275	Biopsychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SG	4
PSY277	Psychology of Human Sexuality	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101.	SB	3
PSY280	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	SB	3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC	3
AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104	Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development				0–3

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MA	Mathematics		Critical course	MA	3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095, or RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.		0–3
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT172 or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Finite Mathematics or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR MAT187, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6
MAT15+ or MAT187	College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 15+, OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course OR Higher level course that meets [MA] requirement; Student who select MAT15+ must take MAT182 in Term 3	MA	3–6

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY Elective	PSY Elective		See below		3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was taken in Term 2	MA	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.		0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BIO OR MIC		4
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BIO, FOR, LSC, MIC		4
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
MAT182	Plane Trigonometry	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, OR an appropriate district placement. Corequisites: MAT15+.	Only needed if MAT15+ was selected in Term 2	MA	0–3
Life Science	Life Science course		Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, MIC. May be completed after transfer to ASU.		0–4

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or L	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences	Students who select the ASU Tempe BA transfer option must select a Related Area course that satisfies the SB requirement	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		May be met by PSY290AB OR PSY290AC unless used to meet L; Recommend PSY275	SG or SQ	0–4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY230 or (PSY230 and PSY231)	Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230.		CS or CS and	3–4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy			CS	3–4
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC)	Research Methods or (Research Methods and Research Methods Laboratory)	Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. and Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Corequisites: PSY290AC lecture course. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor.		L, SG	4
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		May be met by PSY290AB OR PSY290AC unless used to meet SG	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor)		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
Related Area	Related Area course		Select a course that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ASB, COM, HSE, ISS, POS, SOC. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course	Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Related Area	Related Area course	Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
Physical Science	Physical Science	Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, GLG, OR PHY		4
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy		CS	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.		0–5
Related Area	Related Area course	Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5
CIS105 or CSC180 or CSC180AA or CSC180AB	Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy or Computer Literacy		CS	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).		3–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Foundations of Behavior	Foundations of Behavior course	Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. At least 2 of these courses must be from the same course prefix (subject).	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.	3–5
Related Aera	Related Area course	Select a course that transfers as a Direct Equivalency or Departmental Elective (DEC) to courses in the following ASU prefixes: ASB, COM, JHR, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC.	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).	3–5
Physical Science	Physical Science course	Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, OR PHY	4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective.	0–5
Related Area	Related Area course	Select a course that transfers as a departmental elective or direct elective at ASU in one of the following prefixes: ASM, COM, POS, PSY, SBS, SOC	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).	3–5
Physical Science	Physical Science course	Select a lab science course that transfers to ASU in one of the following prefixes: AST, CHM, GLG, OR PHY. May be completed after transfer to ASU.	0–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Alternative options available at ASU after transferring (consult advisor).	3–5

PSY Electives

A list of program electives for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
PSY132	Psychology and Culture		C, G, SB	3
PSY157	African/Black Psychology		C, SB	3
PSY215	Sports Psychology		SB	3
PSY218	Health Psychology	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY225	Psychology of Religion	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	G, SB	3
PSY235	Psychology of Gender	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	C, SB	3
PSY240	Developmental Psychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY241	Understanding and Changing Behavior	Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY248	Psychology of Adolescent Development	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.		3
PSY250	Social Psychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY260	Psychology of Personality	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY262	Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being		SB	3
PSY266	Psychological Disorders	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SB	3
PSY275	Biopsychology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.	SG	4
PSY277	Psychology of Human Sexuality	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101.	SB	3
PSY280	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.	SB	3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=165611).