Psychology is one of the most popular majors among students today. Specialized courses will expose you to basic areas of psychology and will prepare you for further study in psychology, counseling and human service areas. If you are interested in almost any field that involves working with people, psychology is a good preparation.

Features

The A.A. degree at Sage provides you with the introductory courses in psychology as well as liberal arts requirements necessary to continue your education at the four-year level. With an average class size of 20 students, you will engage yourself in classroom discussions and small group projects to take full advantage of your learning experience. The faculty you will work with are not only teaching courses up through the graduate level, but are also involved in research and projects within the Capital Region community.

Facts

An internship for academic credit can be an exciting way to help you focus on your future goals within the field of psychology. Our internship coordinator will work with you to find the placement most suited to your needs. Sample internships include: New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Parson's Child and Family Center, and The Homeless Action Committee.

Future

The need for psychologists is expected to grow by 48% from 1992-2005. (Occupational Outlook Quarterly). Also, according to Money magazine, psychologists were among the top five careers for job security and independence.

Requirements for Major in Social Sciences/Psychology
(Credit Hours are indicated in parentheses)

Liberal Arts Foundation (3)
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II

Literature (3)
One course chosen from:
ENG 209 OR ENG 210 American Literature I OR II
ENG 204 OR ENG 205 English Literature I OR II
HUM 154 Introduction to Literature
ENG 254 World Literature

Lab Science (6-8)
Choose two from the following:
Any introductory lab science
BIO 116 Genetics
BIO 215 Biopsychology
BIO 134 Human Structure and Function
SCI 120 Nutrition Science

Philosophy/Ethics (3)
PHI 206 Ethics or PHI 209 Critical Thinking

Human Heritage (3)
Choose one of the following
HIS 109 Introduction to Western Civilization I
PHI 201 Introduction to Philosophy
ART 205/206 Art History I OR Art History II

Other required courses (18)
HIS 106 History of the U.S. II
MAT 110 OR higher
POL 101 U.S. Government
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology **
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

**requires a developmental psychology course

Developmental Psychology Core (3)
Select one of the following:
PSY 202 Human Development
PSY 203 Childhood and Adolescence
PSY 204 Adolescence, Adulthood and Aging

Electives (19-21)
Psychology electives (6)
Liberal Arts and Science Electives (10-12)
General Elective (3)

Total credit hours required for the degree: 60-62

What Are Electives?

Electives are those courses which you can choose to round out your liberal arts foundation or to explore special interests that are not part of your major requirements. Electives strengthen the liberal arts foundation which is the core of a coherent educational program of study.

Humanities Electives
Credit bearing courses in English, foreign language, philosophy and speech as well as selected Art History courses.

Math/Science Electives
Credit bearing courses in biology, chemistry, computer information systems, mathematics, physics and science.

Social Science Electives
Credit bearing courses in anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology.

Liberal Arts and Science Electives
Credit bearing courses that qualify as humanities, social sciences and math/science. (There are some specific courses stated in the catalog that also qualify.)

General Electives
All credit bearing courses. (Legal studies courses not included)