A.A. in Psychology

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDIES 37 Hours
General Education: 5 hours
GES 1112 Learning and Development
--3 hours from the following:
GES 1173 Computer Applications
GES 2123 Business Computer Applications
Communication Arts: 12 hours
ENG 1113 Composition and Rhetoric I
ENG 1123 Composition and Rhetoric II
SPH 1113 Fundamentals of Speech
--3 hours from the following:
ENG 2233 American Literature I
ENG 2243 American Literature II
ENG 2273 Introduction to Literature
Psychology: 3 hours
PSY 1153 Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics: 3 hours from the following
MTH 1113 College Math
MTH 1123 College Algebra
MTH 1213 Intermediate Algebra
Science: 4 hours from the following
BIO 1113 Biological Science and BIO 1111 Lab
PHY 1113 Physical Science and PHY 1111 Lab
Social Studies: 6 hours
GOV 2213 National and State Government
--3 hours from HIS 1000 - 2000, or with approval from History Dept. 3000-4000 level
Physical Education: 4 hours
PED 2232 Wellness and Lifestyle
2 hours from activity courses without duplication: PED 1101-PED 2291


GENERAL BIBLICAL STUDIES 12 hours
BIB 1133 Biblical Prayer as Ministry
BIB 2213 Bible Study
REL 1113 Survey of the New Testament
-or- REL 1123 Survey of the Old Testament
THE 2233 A/G Doctrine, Polity and History

MAJOR STUDIES 12 Hours
PSY 1113 Psychology of Selfhood and The Christian Faith
PSY 2323 Developmental Psychology
PSY 2273 Intro to Counseling
PSY 3333 Theories of Personality

GENERAL ELECTIVES 6 Hours
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 67 Hours

The Associate’s degree in Psychology is designed to prepare the student with an elementary knowledge of foundational principles of psychology. This includes an understanding of human development from a biopsychosocial and spiritual perspective.

Upon completion of this program of study students should be able to:
1. Know the elementary vocabulary and principles of psychology.
2. Articulate the essential components of personality from a Biblically based perspective.
3. Describe basic developmental milestones from a biopsychosocial and spiritual perspective.
4. Discuss and differentiate basic theories of personality.
5. Demonstrate elementary knowledge and skills in interviewing and counseling.

Additional Program Stipulations

1. All students are to include one Bible, Theology, or Religion course each semester until degree requirements have been satisfied.
2. First-year students enrolled full-time are to include GES1112 in their first semester program.
3. First-year students are to enroll in activity physical education courses each of their first two semesters at SAGU. Exceptions will be granted only with approval of the Division Chair.
4. Veterans with at least 6 months of service may apply for and receive 4 hours of credit for physical education. Contact the Registrar's Office.