Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology

The Psychology program is designed to empower and affirm students through broad-based training in the foundations of psychology.

The program emphasizes the need to understand human behavior through critical thinking and scientific endeavors as well as the importance of practice that is informed by science.

Following successful completion of the program, students will be prepared for transfer to a Baccalaureate program in psychology or enhanced entry options into occupations that utilize knowledge of human behavior.

The SUNY Sullivan Advantage

Our Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology AS Program offers:

• Knowledge of current theory and data in the science of psychology, including research and analytical skills to critically evaluate and conduct ethical psychological research.
• Development of written and oral presentation skills sufficient to effectively communicate psychological information, enabling graduates to better serve the college and the community as informed and concerned citizens.

Pre-Program Requirements

• Math Comp

First Semester:

• ENG 1001 Composition I*
• PSY 1600 Statistics for the Social Sciences
• PSY 1500 General Psychology
• SCI 1124 Principles of Biology I
• PED Physical Education Elective

Second Semester: 14

• Elective by Advisement
• ENG 2005 Composition II
• SOC 1600 Introduction to Sociology
• SCI Gen Ed 2 Natural Sciences by Advisement
• PSY 2510 Developmental Psychology

Third Semester: 16

• PSY 2506 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 2501 Social Psychology
• HIS 1227/HIS 1228/HIS 1229 US History Until 1860 OR US History 1860 to 1940 OR US History Since 1940
• PSY 2407 Learning
• FLA Gen Ed 9 Foreign Language by Advisement
• PED Physical Education Elective

Fourth Semester: 16

• ENG 1301 Fundamentals of Speech*
• ART/ENG/HUM/THE/PHO Gen Ed 8 The Arts by advisement
• HUM 1310 Philosophical Foundations of Social & Behavioral Thinking
• PSY 2504 Personality Psychology
• MHA/PSY/SOC Elective by advisement

NOTE: Students must meet a minimum of seven (7) General Education outcomes for all AA and AS degree programs. See College Catalog for math competency requirements.

*In order to receive full credit for Gen Ed 10, students must take both ENG 1001 Composition I and ENG 1301 Fundamentals of Speech.

Graduates of the Psychology – AS will have demonstrated/obtained:

• Knowledge of current theory and data in the discipline of psychology.
• Advanced self-understanding as well as an understanding of self in relation to society.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues that affect the quality of life in society.
• Critical thinking skills and information literacy.
• Research and analytical skills to critically evaluate and conduct ethical psychological research.
• Preparation for employment or further study.

Virtual open house is scheduled for Tuesdays at 3:30pm (USA eastern standard time)