Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION - 2009
Psychology Concentration
(Associate of Arts Degrees):

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Overview

Program ID - AA.PSYCH

The mission of the Behavioral Science Department is to produce students who are critical thinkers, who can examine various propositions, theoretical statements and social assertions they encounter with an analytical eye and a healthy skepticism. Additionally, students gain an understanding of basic research methods and techniques employed by psychologists, sociologists and cultural anthropologists. In addition, we seek to assure that our students are acquainted with the fundamental theoretical foundations of their respective fields of study.

The Psychology concentration prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities for bachelors’ degrees in the behavioral sciences. Students interested in transferring credits from this program to a four-year institution should see a transfer counselor to select appropriate electives.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this concentration should plan to transfer to a four-year college or university because entry-level positions in the general field of psychology require a bachelor’s degree. Career positions generally require a master’s degree.

Upon completetion of this concentration graduates will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of the major psychological theories.
• Understand current perspectives regarding the relationship between the mind and body.
• Understand the current schools of psychotherapy.
• Describe the biological, cognitive, affective, and emotional stages of human development throughout the life span.

Students enrolling in this degree program can earn World Studies Emphasis certification simultaneously.

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