This program provides students with a concentration of course work in the science of psychology appropriate for a psychology major in addition to a foundation in general education.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| HIS-101 | World Civilization I or | |
| HIS-121 | US History I | 3 |
| MTH-107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts 2 or | |
| MTH-111 | Introduction to Statistics 7 or | |
| MTH-114 | College Algebra for Business & Social Science 7 | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Language General Education Elective 3 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 4 | 3 |
| HIS-102 | World Civilization II or | |
| HIS-122 | US History II | 3 |
| PSY-109 | Developmental Psychology 5 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Language General Education Elective 3 | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Intro to Political Sociology or | |
| FNS-105 | Introduction to Nutrition or | |
| POL-101 | Intro to Political Science or | |
| POL-103 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| CIS-106 | Introductory Computing using Google Apps 9 or | 2 |
| HPE-100 | Personal Fitness 9 or | 1 |
| HPE-145 | Wellspring Fitness Lab 9 | 1 |
| PSY-104 | Abnormal Psychology 5 | 3 |
| BIO-106 | Living in the Environment or | |
| BIO-111 | Biology I – Science or | |
| BIO-117 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology I or | |
| CHM-140 | Chemistry in Society 4 or | |
| PHY-103 | Physics I (for non-science majors) | 4 |
| PSY-105 | Child Psychology 5or | |
| PSY-106 | Psychology of Adolescents 5 | 3 |
| PSY-112 | Psychology of Women 5 or | |
| HIS-131 | African American History I or | |
| ENG-271 | World Literature 4 or | |
| SOC-201 | Sociology of the Family 8 or | |
| SOC-205 | Social Diversity or | |
| COM-145 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| SPE-102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY-103 | Educational Psychology 5or | |
| PSY-108 | Psychology of Dying and Death 5 | 3 |
| PSY-102 | Psychology of Personality and Adjustment 5 | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art Appreciation or | |
| FLM-101 | Television Appreciation | |
| FLM-201 | Film Appreciation | |
| MUS-101 | Music Appreciation | |
| THE-121 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| PSY-110 | Social Psychology 5 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
3 Students must take six credits of one language.
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: PSY-101
6 Prerequisite: MTH-114 or MTH-123 or MTH-125
7 Must test into MTH-111 or MTH-114 for complete all appropriate prerequisites.
8 Prerequisite: SOC-101
9 If CIS-106 is not taken, then both HPE-100 and HPE-145 are required.
2 Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
3 Students must take six credits of one language.
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: PSY-101
6 Prerequisite: MTH-114 or MTH-123 or MTH-125
7 Must test into MTH-111 or MTH-114 for complete all appropriate prerequisites.
8 Prerequisite: SOC-101
9 If CIS-106 is not taken, then both HPE-100 and HPE-145 are required.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Describe major historical contributors to the discipline of psychology.
- Compare and contrast different schools of psychology.
- Apply elements of non-verbal communication.
- Describe the methods of research used in psychology.
Special Program Information
Students in this program may select any psychology course to fulfill a psychology elective or they may select a thematic cluster of courses such as:
- Life-Span-related courses (PSY 105,-106,-107,-108)
- Mental Health-related courses (PSY 102,-104,-108); or, Work-related courses (PSY 110,-111,-112).
Transfer Opportunities
Students in this program transfer to many institutions including our premier partners:
Contact Persons
Dr. Michael Colbert, Chair
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4307
email: mcolbert@camdencc.edu
Dr. Marie English
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4607
email: menglish@camdencc.edu
Dr. Allyson Meloni
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4331,
email: ameloni1@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 24.0101 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PSY.AA |
