Psychology, Area of Study - General Studies Electives

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Collin College provides general academic courses and electives for students who plan to transfer to a college or university. Because of the various transfer requirements at colleges and universities, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate courses, students should verify course transferability and degree applicability with a Collin College academic advisor and/or the college or university that they plan to attend.

To earn an associate degree, complete the 42 credit hour General Education Core, and 18 credit hours of general studies electives and the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree requirements.

Check with your transfer institution before registering for general studies electives to make sure your courses will be degree applicable to your bachelor’s degree at the transfer institution.

Broaden your understanding of the human mind or lay the groundwork for a career in psychology with coursework at Collin College. Collin College’s psychology coursework features a variety of introductory courses exploring the principles of behavior and mental processes. Course offerings include general psychology, life-span psychology, human sexuality, psychology of personality and social psychology. These courses emphasize psychological theory and research, the historical context of the development of the field and the use of psychological concepts as a tool for better understanding what it means to be a human being. An Associate of Arts degree with coursework in psychology serves as a foundation for continued studies in the discipline. Because most careers in psychology require an advanced degree, many students transfer to a college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree and apply for admission to a graduate program in psychology.

Students can also earn a Field of Study Certificate in Psychology to build a solid foundation in psychology.