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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 & Nutrition 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 ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective
(GenEd course list) (MATH 175 or MATH 120)
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 PHIL 105)
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 BSCI 150)
4
Biological & Physical Science (recommend BSCI 117 or BSCI 107)
3
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course)
1
Concentration Courses
PSYC 101 General Psychology
3
PSYC 202 Social Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PSYC 206 Abnormal Psychology
3
EDPS 210 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: PSYC 204, PSYC 205, PSYC 207,
SOCY 212, SOCY 101, SOCY 102, SOCY 202, or world language
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Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.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 & Nutrition 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 ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 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
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course)
1
Concentration Courses
SOCY 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
SOCY 102 Social Problems (meets cultural competence requirement)
SOCY 201 Criminology
SOCY 202 Families and Society
SOCY 207 Sexuality and Society
SOCY 210 Ethnic Diversity (meets cultural competence requirement)
SOCY 212 Gender and Society (meets cultural competence requirement)
PSYC 202 Social Psychology
Choose one Social Science course from Anthropology, Criminal Justice,
Economics, Geography, History, Human Services, Political Science,
Psychology, or Sociology
3
Electives
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Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS)
before selecting their electives.
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Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.STEM: Science, Technology,
Engineering, and
Mathematics
A.S. Degree (Transfer)
Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. A STEM education trains
students how to think analytically, creatively, logically, and scientifically, and how
to ask the questions and pose the solutions to the challenges facing our society.
Some students will choose an approved Area of Concentration, while others will
explore STEM disciplines more generally. Students interested in courses of study
such as pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician
assistant, or other related programs should follow the STEM A.S. Degree: Biology
or Chemistry Area of Concentration and meet with an academic advisor.
• 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 & Nutrition 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 ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
MATH 165 Precalculus or MATH 185 Calculus I (Biology, Chemistry,
Engineering, and Mathematics Areas of Concentration require
MATH 185 or higher)
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list)
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list)
(Recommend BSCI 150, CHEM 101, or PHYS 151)
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list)
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course)
1
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Take a minimum of 19 credits of STEM electives from any of the disciplines listed
below. A minimum of 6 credits must be in the same discipline. It is imperative
that students consult with an advisor before registering to maximize transfer of
coursework; for example some programs will also require MATH 185 Calculus I.
• Biology (BSCI)
• Chemistry (CHEM)
• Computed Aided Design Technology (CADT)
• Computer & Information Sciences (CMIS)
• Engineering (ENGR)
• Mathematics (MATH)
• Physical Science (PHSC)
• Physics (PHYS)
• Students majoring in the Associate of Science in STEM without an Area of
Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will have
8 unrestricted elective credits. It is recommended that they take CMIS 106
(Object Design and Programming).
• Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum for
their major (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Mathematics).
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Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.