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Accelerated A.A. (Associate in Arts) in Psychology

About the Program

Earn your degree fast. In just one year, you can earn your associate in arts in psychology. You'll study human behavior as you prepare for careers in:

  • Mental health services
  • Criminal justice and legal systems
  • Child-care/day-care centers
  • Substance abuse treatment centers
  • Governmental and/or privately operated vocational rehabilitation
  • Mental health facilities
  • And more

This is an ideal degree program for students wishing to explore careers in counseling, social work, or human services.

Advantage of the Degree

In addition to preparing for a career in a variety of fields in just one year, this degree option allows you to continue your education and pursue a bachelor's degree. Professional psychologists must continue their education beyond the graduate level, and this program is the perfect stepping stone to start your studies.

Skills You Will Learn

Along with a full slate of academic courses that pave the way for upper-division and graduate education, you'll study social and abnormal psychology, human sexuality, addiction, multicultural relations and communications, and more.

Classes You Will Take

PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CODE: 25055 // TOTAL CREDITS: 60

General Education Requirements (36 credits)
CourseCourse TitleCredit Hours
ENC1101English Composition 13 credits
ENC1102English Composition 23 credits
SPC1017 Fundamentals of Speech3 credits
PHI2604 Critical Thinking/Ethics3 credits
PHI2010Intro to Philosophy3 credits
CLP1006Psychology of Personal Effectiveness3 credits
PSY2012Introduction to Psychology3 credits
BSC1005Biology3 credits
PSC1515Energy & the Natural Environment3 credits
MAC1105College Algebra3 credits
STA2023Statistical Methods3 credits
CGS1060Intro to Microcomputers4 credits
Electives (24 credits)
CourseCourse TitleCredit Hours
ANT 2410Intro to Cultural Anthropology3 credits
CLP2140Abnormal Psychology3 credits
DEP2000Human Growth & Development3 credits
ISS1120Social Environment3 credits
PCO2731Human Relations3 credits
SOP2002Social Psychology3 credits
SOP2772Human Sexuality3 credits
SYG2000Intro to Sociology3 credits

Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade College.
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at 305.237.2577 for information.
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