Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree option has been designed to be a transfer plan of study to four year MUS (Montana University System) institutions offering a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA). In addition to the completion of core curriculum requirements this plan of study offers students the opportunity to complete most if not all of the 100 and 200 level psychology course requirements leading to acceptance in upper level Psychology programs in the MUS system and completion of a BA.
General Education requirements 40-42 credits.
| Categories | Courses | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts | College Writing I | 3 |
| College Writing II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| Science: Physical & Biological (One lab science required) | ||
| Social Science/Human Behavior | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| Humanities and the Arts | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Cheyenne Studies | Cheyenne Language I | 4 |
| 3 | ||
| Computer Applications | 3 |
| Program of Study | Cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| PY 160 | Introduction to Psychological Research | 3 |
| PY 205 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PY 240 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| ED 250 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| AH 255 | Human Life Cycle | 3 |
| AD 251 | Principles of Counseling and Group Theory | 3 |
| MA 255 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Total Program Credits | 62-63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will display the ability to communicate accurately both in written and oral presentations.
- Students will demonstrate the necessary critical thinking and academic skills required for the successful completion of a BA in Psychology.
- Students will exhibit a culturally influenced understanding of Psychology and its application for the Northern Cheyenne people.