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2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Psychology: AS


Associate of Science | 61 credits minimum

Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
AAB 165
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4327
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising

Program Faculty
Professors - Karen Kwan, Katerina Salini
Associate Professors - Shannon Flynt, Tom Hanson (Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences), Justice Morath
Assistant Professors - Emily Putnam, Xin Zhao

Program Description
The Psychology department offers individual courses in psychology, as well as a two-year AS degree. Listed below is the recommended course of study for the AS degree.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Admission into a major program at a transfer institution depends upon the receiving institution’s requirements for that major. Some major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. See an Academic Advisor at both SLCC and the intended receiving institution for specific articulation information.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion
If students follow the suggested sample schedule, completion time is four semesters.

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
  1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy

Describe major concepts, overarching themes, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, historical trends, and recent advances within psychology.

1, 2

Demonstrate knowledge of and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

3, 4

Demonstrate psychology information literacy.

2, 7

Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena and, when appropriate, consider sociocultural factors and apply ethical standards.

1, 2, 4

Develop skills and knowledge to enhance relationships, be civically engaged, and work with others in a professional and constructive manner; and demonstrate values that build community.

2, 5, 6

Apply psychological content and skills to career goals and develop a meaningful, professional direction for after graduation.

4, 8

General Education Requirements


Core Skills


American Institutions (AI) 1 course


Institutional Requirements


Communication (CM) 1 course


International & Global (IG) 1 course


Lifelong Wellness (LW) 1 course


Distribution Areas


Select 1 course from each of the Distribution Areas, 5 total courses; 1 course must also be designated as a Diversity (DV)

Note


Students may use PSY 1010 /PSY 1100  to fill a Major Course Requirement or a General Education Distribution Area in Social Science, but not both.

 

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Advising Notes


Please consult articulation plans and the transfer portal for specific information about course articulation and transferability with individual USHE institutions. Refer the University of Utah “Transfer Pathway” plan (4 and 5-year) for transfer and articulation information pertinent to the University of Utah.

It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated class may be taken. Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program.