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Psychology
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Social Sciences
(Transfer)
Designed to provide students the opportunity to continue their education beyond
the community college. Characteristic of this option is the acquiring of knowledge
and skills related to working with individuals in providing for their emotional and
psychological needs.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective
(GenEd course list)(MA 201 or MA 206 recommended)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Electives (GenEd course list) selected
from different disciplines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) (recommend PH 205) . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences (One lab course required)
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd Course List)
Biological & Physical Science Lab Course (recommend BI 101) . . . . .
4
Biological & Physical Science (recommend BI 117 or BI 107) . . . . . .
3
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PS 202
Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PS 206
Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED/PS 208 Human Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Choose one Social Science course from Anthropology, Criminal Justice,
Economics, Education, Geography, History, Human Services, Political
Science, Psychology, or Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS)
before selecting their electives. Depending on the transfer institution,
recommended electives might include: PS 204, PS 205, PS 207, SO 212,
SO 101, SO 102, SO 202, or world language
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
completing their Associate degree and who are looking for transfer opportunities.
For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Psychology
• University of Maryland Baltimore at Shady Grove – B.S. Psychology
Sociology
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Social Sciences
(Transfer)
Designed to give students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to work with people in a
changing society.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Electives (GenEd course list)
Two courses selected from different disciplines . . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences (One lab course required)
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
Biological & Physical Science Electives (GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS)
before selecting their courses.
Select 9 credits from the following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
SO 102 Social Problems (meets cultural competence requirement)
SO 201 Criminology
SO 202 Marriage and Family
SO 207 Sociology of Sexuality
SO 210 Ethnic Diversity (meets cultural competence requirement)
SO 212 Gender and Society (meets cultural competence
requirement)
PS 202 Social Psychology
Choose one Social Science course from Anthropology, Criminal Justice,
Economics, Geography, History, Human Services, Political Science,
Psychology, or Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS)
before selecting their electives.
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