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Psychology

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. The goal of psychology is to describe, understand predict and modify behavior. Most people who study psychology are interested in the helping professions or jobs that require people skills. There are many subfields in psychology, such as, clinical (diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders), health (understanding the mind-body relationship and promotion of wellness), forensics, and sports.

Studying psychology prepares students to prepare for entry-level positions, which require "people skills" (caseworker, counselor, aide, salesperson or other customer service positions). Other important job skills developed through the study of psychology include analytical skills, problem solving skill, and skill in writing and research.

Career options for those who pursue advanced study in psychology include teacher, (sharing knowledge), researcher (acquiring and generating knowledge), and, applied psychology (diagnosing and treating mental disorders) as practitioner such as counselor, therapist or psychologist.

Students interested in pursuing higher education in the field of psychology should consider taking the following courses as electives while at STCC:

PSYC-100 General Psychology
PSYC-325 Lifespan Human Growth and Development
PSYC-350 Adolescent Psychology
PSYC-400 Principles of Normal/Abnormal Psychology

Liberal Arts Transfer Program Goals

The Liberal Arts Transfer program will produce graduates who:

1. as graduates, transfer to senior institutions having completed the general education requirements of the senior institutions.
2. as graduates, transfer to senior institutions as full Juniors.
3. transfer courses as equivalents of prerequisites for junior and senior level courses in their majors at the senior institution.
4. complete the bachelor’s degree at the same rate as native students.
5. demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking, quantitative, reasoning, communication, and information and technological literacy.

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Notes:

1. Liberal Arts Electives include: Math, Science, Social Sciences (except PSYC-109), Humanities, Fine Arts, and CMPA-196(Computing in the Arts and Sciences). A foreign language is recommended. For those students interested in secondary education, EDUC-320 Foundations of Education may be taken.
2. Humanities Electives include: Art, Music, Drama or Creative Writing. Two are needed for students planning to transfer to Westfield State College.
3. CMPA-196 Computing in the Arts and Sciences is strongly recommended.

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts Transfer will be awarded.