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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, AA


Associate in Arts
HEGIS #5620
Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth Yanoff
Higbee Hall, Room 109, (518) 629-7250

The Psychology Associate in Arts degree is aligned to the SUNY Transfer Paths for psychology and provides general education and discipline specific courses. Students will work closely with their academic advisors to select additional courses within their field of study to obtain junior status in their desired baccalaureat program.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses Entry Term Special Notes H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math and 1 unit of any lab science (70  or above in each course)

Fall and Spring

Strongly recommend algebra II, biology, chemistry and physics. Courses of study in: behavioral and social sciences, foreign studies, journalism, political science and other specialized areas.

70 or above

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $560.

Total Credits Required: 63


Major Requirements*


*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
** Required of first time full-time students.

Psychology Core


General Education


  • Credits: (1) **
  • Credits: 3
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  • Credits: 3
  • OR

  • Credits: 3
  •  

  • Credits: 1
  • World Language elective. Course designated as “SUNY General Education Foreign Language” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities”. Credits: 3
  • Health or Physical Education electives. Courses with HLTH or PHED prefix. Credits: 2
  • History elective. Courses designated as “SUNY General Education AH, OC, or  WC” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science”. Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
  •  

  • Credits: 4
  • OR

  • Credits: 4
  • OR 

  • Math course designated as “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics”. Credits: 4
  •  

  • Credits: 4
  • OR

  • a course designated as “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Course”. Credits:4
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  • Mathematics or  Natural Science elective. Course designated as “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” or “SUNY General Education  Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics”. Credits: 4
  • Humanities elective. Course designated as “SUNY General Education Humanities” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities Course”. Credits: 3
  • Fine arts elective. Course designated as “SUNY General Education Arts” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities”. Credits: 3
  • English elective. ENGL 150 or above course designated as “SUNY General Education Humanities” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities”.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives. Courses designated as “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences”. Credits: 6

Total Credits Required: 63


Suggested Course Sequence For Full-Time Study:


First Term


Term Total: 15


Second Term


Term Total: 16


Third Term


Term Total: 16


Fourth Term


  • Credits: 3
  • Psychology elective Credits:3
  • World Language elective Credits: 3
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences electives Credits: 6
  • Health or Physical Education electives Credits: 1

Term Total: 16