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Psychology Concentration, Humanities & Social Sciences AA

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Meet the demand for professionals with psychology training

Your Jefferson degree will set you up for success in a bachelor’s degree program and an eventual career in health care, education, business, human services, or other fields. Graduates go on to practice psychology or to apply their understanding of human behavior and relationships to just about any arena.

Psychology-related jobs are expected to grow 14 percent over the next 10 years. Potential career paths include school, developmental, forensic, organizational, clinical, and experimental psychology. Or you can become a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, substance abuse counselor, or play or art therapist with additional licensure or special certification.

This program offers:

  • Cost savings on SUNY General Education requirements
  • Broad-based understanding of psychology principles, processes, and terms
  • Insight into relationship building and communication techniques
  • Learning guidelines that meet standards set by the American Psychological Association
  • Key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
  • Scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Psychological information literacy
  • Sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
  • Growth and enhancement of interpersonal relationships
  • Effective writing methods for different purposes
  • Applications of psychological content and skills towards career goals

 

Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information

Jules Center 6-010 (ground level)
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2437, fax (315) 786-2471 or toll free (888) 435-6522

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday

 

Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice

Complete your Jefferson degree and choose from a wide range of transfer options. Popular bachelor’s-degree destinations include:

  • SUNY Oswego (Articulation agreement for Psychology program)  
  • SUNY Potsdam  
  • SUNY Canton (Articulation agreement under revision for Applied Psychology program) 
  • SUNY Albany, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Brockport, Syracuse University 

 

Suggested 4-Semester Pathway

The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.

Semester 1 Suggested 4 Semester Pathway
Semester 1 Credit Hours
INT 111: College Foundations 1
ENG 101: Research and Composition (GE-C,IL) 3
MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 (GE-M) 3
PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology 3
HIS 150: American History to 1877 or HIS 151: American History 1877 to Present  (GE-CD)  3
Humanities Elective (GE-H, A, L)  3
Semester Credit Hours: 16
Semester 2
Semester 2 Credit Hours
ENG 102: Literature and Composition 3
Math/Science Elective OR MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 3
PSY Elective (200 level) - Based on transfer/career goals (PSY 220: Child and Adolescent Development in person Spring only, PSY 233: Lifespan Development in person Fall only, PSY 232: Social Psychology Fall only) 3
Restricted Social Science Elective (GE-SS) (ANT, GEG, POL, or SOC - Recommend SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology) 3
Lab SCI Nat Science (GE-NS) BIO or CHE 4
Semester Credit Hours: 16
Semester 3
Semester 3 Credit Hours
English Literature Elective 3
PSY 252: Behavioral Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology OR PSY elective (200 level) 3
Social Science Elective (any social science) 3
History Elective 3
STA elective (GE-H) Recommend: STA 161: Interpersonal Communication, STA 210: Gender, Communication, and Culture, STA 211: Managing Conflict 3
PE Elective 1 1
Semester Credit Hours: 16
Semester 4
Semester 4 Credit Hours
Additional Humanities Elective 3
Free Elective 1 (recommend HUS 101: Introduction to Human Services for counseling career) 3
PSY 252: Behavioral Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology OR PSY Elective (200 level) 3
Free Elective 2 3
PE Elective 2 1
Semester Credit Hours: 13

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Degree requirements for Psychology Concentration, Humanities & Social Science A.A.

College Foundations (1 Credit Hour)
College Foundations  Credit Hours

INT 111: College Foundations
Psychology (graduation requirement)

 1
Humanities Requirements (18 Credit Hours)
Humanities Requirements (18 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
ENG 101: Research and Composition 3
ENG 102:  Literature and Composition 3
Literature Elective 3
Humanities Electives – must be from:    
  1. STA elective (Gen Ed – H)) 
  2. Humanities elective (Gen Ed – H, A, L)  
  3. Humanities elective selected from ART, JOU, LANG, MUS, PHI, or STA  
 9
Social Science Requirements (24 Credit Hours)
Social Science Requirements (24 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
Psychology Electives: 12 cr. hrs. selected from:    
  1. PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology    
  2. PSY Electives: 6 cr. hrs. of PSY 200-level courses selected from SUNY Gen Ed list.  
  3. PSY 252:  Behavioral Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology (pre/co MTH 174)
 12
History Electives: 6 cr. hrs. selected from:  
  1. History 150 or 151 (Gen Ed – CD) 
  2. History Elective  
 6
Social science electives: 6 cr. hrs. selected from:    
  1. Restricted elective (choose from - ANT, GEG, POL, or SOC)   
  2. Social Science elective  
 6
Math & Science Requirements (9 or 10 Credit Hours)
Math & Science Requirements (9 or 10 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1  3
Lab Science from BIO or CHE on SUNY Gen Ed list 4
Math/ Science Elective 3 or 4
Free Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Free Electives (6 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
Free Elective 1 3
Free Elective 2 3
Physical Education Requirements (2 Credit Hours)
Physical Education Requirements (2 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
Phys Ed Elective 1 1
Phys Ed Elective 2 1

Total Credit Hours 60

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Advising Notes:  
  1. If you require a Math below MTH 174, take it as early as possible (except in first semester if placement is at 0B or 0A levels). 
  2. Credit cannot be awarded for both PSY 220 and PSY 233. If you would like to take one of these, consider your career goal. 
  3. If you have a free elective or restricted elective available and are undecided about whether to pursue a career in psychology or social work, consider taking HUS 101 – Introduction to Human Services. 
  4. PSY 220 is offered online Fall & Spring and often in Winter. It is offered in-person in the Spring only.
  5. PSY 233 is offered online at least once a year, but often in both Spring & Fall. It is offered in-person, every other Fall, alternating with PSY 232 (only offered in the Fall on alternating years, in-person).
  6. PSY 252 is primarily offered in the Spring, in-person. It can be offered in the Fall fully online or remotely but only depending on number of December graduates who need the course.
  7. Be aware that some transfer schools do not accept our PSY 252 for their research methods course because they have a local course, they require all students to take. This is ok and repetition of the material can improve your understanding. 
  8. The Math/ Science Elective can be ANY math or ANY science.  We often recommend MTH 184 but verify with transfer institution. If a science is chosen, it does not have to be a lab science. 
  
College Foundations (1 Credit Hour)
College Foundations  Credit Hours

INT 111: College Foundations
Substitute one credit of free elective if met by 24 credits of prior matriculated college coursework. 

 1
Psychology  Requirements (12 Credit Hours)
Psychology Requirements (12 Credit Hours) Credit Hours
PSY 133:  Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 252:  Behavioral Statistics and Research Methods in Psychology 3
Psychology 200-level electives (Cannot receive credit for both 220 & 233)  6
Liberal Arts Requirements (40 Credit Hours)
Liberal Arts Requirements (40 credit hours) Credit Hours
ENG 101: Research and Composition 3
ENG 102:  Literature and Composition 3
Literature Elective 3
STA Elective (GenEd Hum) 3
Humanities Gen Ed Elective (from GenEd Hum, Arts, or WL).  3
Humanities Electives (non STA)   3
History Gen Ed Elective (from US&CE or WH&GA)  3
History Elective 3
Restricted Social Science Electives (Choose from ANT, GEG, POL, or SOC)  3
Social Science Elective 3
MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 3
Lab Science from BIO or CHE Gen Ed list. Recommend BIO 106.  4
Mathematics or Science Elective any math or science course  3
Elective Requirements (6 credit hours)
Elective Requirements (6 credit hours) Credit Hours
Free Elective 5
Physical Education Requirements (2 Credit Hours)
Physical Education Requirements Credit Hours
Physical Education  2

Total Credit Hours 60

Program Contact

Cynthia Lonsbary

Assistant Professor of Psychology
clonsbary@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-6577

 

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