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Psychology

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Psychology is a great choice for students interested in understanding human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It explores how individuals develop, interact, and respond to various influences. Students can expect to study topics such as cognitive processes, mental health, personality development, social behavior, neuroscience, research methods, perception, motivation, learning, and psychological disorders.

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Freshman (Semester 1)
Course Title Credits
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
ENGL 1010 Expository Composition 3
American Institutions 3
GNST 1200 Foundations 3
ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology  3
Freshman (Semester 2)
Course Title Credits
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Research Writing 3
PSY 1400/5 Analysis of Behavior & Lab 4
Life Science & Lab 4
Elective 1
Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course Title Credits
PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 2300 Social Psychology 3
SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems 3
Physical Science 3
Humanities 3
Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course Title Credits
PSY 2010 Psychology as a Science and Career 3
SW 2400 Diverse Populations 3
PSY 1234 Psychology in the Popular Media 3
Finearts 3
Electives 3
Note: the information above will make a student transfer-ready for a Psychology BS program at another school. Below are the base requirements to earn the AS in Psychology at Snow College:
  • PSY 1010 General Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 2010 Psychology as a Science and Career 3 credits
  • One of the following:
    • PSY 1100 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
    • PSY 2500 Introduction to Social Psychology 3 credits
    • PSY 1400/5 Analysis of Behavior and Lab 3-4 credits
    • PSY 2710 Brain and Behavior 3 credits