General Psychology/Associate of Arts
2015
This program will provide an environment that broadens perspectives, builds self-awareness,
and develops effective skills for human services work. This is designed for students wishing to
complete a baccalaureate degree in integrated studies or in the social sciences, including
psychology, sociology, or social work.
General Education (38 crs)
Area I Communications (9cr)
Semester
Grade
ENG 111
ENG 112
SPCH 130
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English Composition I (3)
English Composition II (3)
Public Speaking (3)
Area II Mathematics (3)
MATH 145
Intro to Probability and Statistics (3)
Area III Laboratory Sciences (8)
Area IV Social/Behavioral Sciences (6-9)
PSY 105
SOC101
General Psychology (3)
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Students may select one more Area IV course or complete 9 credits in Area V
ANTH 101/L Physical Anthropology w/Lab (4)
ANTH 102
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthro (3)
ANTH 110
Indian Cultures of the Southwest(3)
ANTH 207
Cultures of New Mexico (3)
ECON 200
Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 201
Microeconomics (3)
GEOG 111
World Geography (3)
PSCI110
The Political World (3)
PSCI 120
Contemporary Political Issues (3)
PSCI 200
American Politics (3)
PSCI 210
State and Local Government (3)
PSCI 212
The American Presidency (3)
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PSY 210
PSY 229
PSY 230
PSY 232
PSY 290
PSY 370
SOC 213
SOC 216
SOC 220
SOC 225
Theories of Personality(3)
Adolescent Psychology (3)
Psychology of Adjustment (3)
Abnormal Psychology (3)
Developmental Psychology (3)
Social Psychology (3)
Deviant Behavior (3)
Ethnic and Intercultural Relations (3)
Social Problems (3)
Marriage and the Family (3)
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Area V Humanities and Fine Arts (6-9)
Select two or three of the following courses
ART 105
Introduction to Art (3)
ART 107
History of Art (3)
ART 208
History of NM Art& Arch. I (3)
ART 211
History of Art II (3)
DANC 240 Dance Appreciation (3)
DANC 245 Dance History (3)
ENG Lit.
Courses numbered 260-298
FDMA 280 History of Cinema (3)
HIST 101
Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 102
Western Civilization II (3)
HIST 161
History of the U.S. to 1877 (3)
HIST 162
History of the U.S. from 1877 (3)
HIST 220
Southwestern Women’s History (3)
HIST 230
Chicano Experience in the US
HIST 250
American Indian History (3)
HIST 260
History of New Mexico (3)
HUM 101
Humanities I (3)
HUM 102
Humanities II (3)
HUM 105
Humanities and the Southwest (3)
HUM 200
Comparative Religion (3)
MUS 103
Music History and Literature (3)
MUS 105
Music Appreciation (3)
MUS 218
Music History and Literature (3)
PHIL 110
Intro to Philosophical Problems (3)
PHIL 111
History of Philosophy (3)
PHIL 220
Ethics (3)
PHIL 250
Critical Thinking (3)
PIS 200
Introduction to Pueblo Indian Studies (3)
THE 120
Introduction to Theatre I (3)
THE 130
History of Theatre (3)
Area VI FYE 101: First Year Experience (3)
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24 crs)
PSY 215 Basic Counseling Skills (3)
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PSY 232 Abnormal Psychology (3)
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PSY 260 Family Systems Theory & Counseling Applications (3)_________ ____________
PSY 275 Group Process (3)
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PSY 290 Developmental Psychology (3)
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PHIL 250 Critical Thinking (3)
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ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS – The remaining 6 credit hours for the AA in General
Psychology are electives. No more than three hours of HPER may count toward the degree.
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Total Credits 62