Edmonds College Associate of Arts in Psychology
Edmonds College

Edmonds College

Associate of Arts in Psychology

Lynnwood, USA

Associate of Arts

2 years

English

Full time

USD 3,772 / per quarter *

Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended

* additional fees apply

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Key Summary

    About: The Associate of Arts in Psychology offers foundational knowledge in psychological concepts and theories. The program focuses on understanding human behavior, mental processes, and social interactions. You'll engage in coursework that prepares you for further studies or careers in various fields related to psychology.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in mental health, social services, education, or business. Potential careers include psychiatric technician, human resources assistant, and community outreach worker. This degree can also serve as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree in psychology or related fields.

The Scientific Study of Behavior and Mental Processes

  • Classes explore: current issues, research, human sexuality, abnormal, social, and lifespan psychology
  • Notable: Careers in Psychology, PSYCH 110, find out more about how psychology applies to careers in counseling/psychotherapy, teaching, social work, advertising, human resources, police work, law, and medicine

Why do we dream? Can intelligence be increased? Which treatments for anxiety are most effective? How can negative stereotypes be changed? Why is it more difficult for adults to learn a new language? What makes the sexual nature of humans unique in the animal world?

These are just a few of the many issues addressed in psychology, a science that explores the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and environmental basis of both normal and abnormal behavior.