Psychology emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree in Psychology will be able to:
- Articulate the interplay between social or natural forces and individuals.
- Apply analytical skills to social or natural phenomena to explain, evaluate, or predict human behavior.
- Understand and respect cultural differences by: articulating an understanding of the historical basis of cultural ideas, behavior, or issues of inequality, or by articulating how their cultural background influences their reactions to or interactions with others.
- Articulate an awareness of issues related to historical or contemporary inequities in U.S. society and propose methods that would facilitate a more equitable society.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15
See the degree requirement section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Program Requirements and Electives: 32
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
MTH111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program
PE 231 and WR 121 satisfy a general education requirements category.
Winter Term
Spring Term
| BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| | or | |
| BI 212 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Intro Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 216 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
BI 103 or BI 212 satisfy a general education requirements category.
Second Year
Fall Term
| | Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| SPN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
| | or | |
| | Electives | 4 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| | Elective | 1 |
Winter Term
| | Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| | Physical Sciences | 4 |
| PSY 219 | Intro To Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
| | or | |
| | Electives | 4 |
Select a non-psychology course to fulfill the Liberal Arts Core V requirement.
Spring Term
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| MTH 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SPN 103 | First Year Spanish III | 4 |
| | or | |
| | Electives | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 90