AA/AS in Psychology, General

Students who intend to major in psychology at a four-year college can start with this associate degree. The program builds fluency with the discipline's vocabulary and its use in context. Learners practice locating relevant psychology literature, summarizing an empirical study, interpreting psychological phenomena through scientific reasoning, and applying statistical tests to behavioral data. The degree is structured for transfer, with a degree planner and transfer information published for students planning their next step. It is led through the Department of Social Sciences. Brightpoint lists this major among its health sciences options, so students comparing related fields can review neighboring programs. The chair of the Department of Social Sciences is named as the contact for questions about the curriculum, and outcomes are published alongside the degree requirements.