BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE ARTS, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGY (AA&S DTA)
This is an example course sequence for students interested pursuing a Psychology degree. It does
not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this advising map is followed as
outlined, you will earn an Associate in Arts & Sciences DTA Degree. Course selection can be made
based on the field of psychology that interests students most.
This pathway is designed to prepare students with the academic fundamentals needed to transfer
to four-year universities. Students interested in psychology as a career usually spend several years
beyond their bachelor’s degree in graduate training to prepare them for roles such as
psychotherapists, teachers
of psychology, researchers, or industrial psychologists. Since programs differ at each college, students should consider
program outlines published by the college or university where the student plans to continue his/her course of study
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Complete Admissions and Testing processes
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Meet with Psychology advisor prior to enrolling
If you have concerns about your background or personal history, please speak with a psychology advisor before
starting this pathway.
Degree Requirements for All Options (63 Credits)
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CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (5) (HU)
☐ ENGL& 101 – English Composition I (5)
☐ ENGL& 102 – Composition II (5)
☐ HUM 214 – Diversity Issues (5) (HU)
☐ MATH& 107 – Math in Society (5) or
MATH& 146 – Statistics (5)
☐ NUTR& 101 – Nutrition (5) (NS)
☐ PEH or Wellness (3)
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PHIL 210 – Ethics (5) (HU)
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PSYC& 100 – General Psychology (5) (SS)
☐ PSYC& 200 – Lifespan Psychology (5) (SS)
☐ SOC& 201 – Social Problems (5) (SS)
LAB SCIENCE (LS) – SELECT A PAIR OF COURSES
☐ BIOL& 100 – Survey of Biology (5) or
BOT 130 – Botany (5) (for Therapy option) and
CHEM& 105 – Chemical Concepts (5)
☐ BIOL& 170 – Human Biology (5) and
CHEM& 121 – Introduction to Chemistry (5)
Therapy Option (Minimum 27 Credits)
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ART or MUSC (5) (select with your advisor) (HU)
☐ ENVS& 100 – Survey of Environmental Science (5) (NS)
☐ HIST (5) (select with your advisor) (SS)
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POLS (5) (select with your advisor) (SS)
☐ SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (5) (SS)
☐ SOCW 110 – Introduction to Social Work (5) (SE)
Counseling/Private Practice Option (Minimum 27 Credits)
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ECON (consult advisor) (SS)
☐ EDUC& 115 – Child Development (5) (SE)
☐ EDUC& 150 – Child/Family/Community (3) (SE)
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PHIL or REL (5) (select with your advisor) (HU)
☐ SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (5) (SS)
☐ SOCW 110 – Introduction to Social Work (5) (SS)
Counseling/Social Work option (Minimum 27 Credits)
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PHIL or REL (5) (consult advisor) (HU)
SELECT 10 CREDITS FROM LIST BELOW:
☐ EDUC& 115 – Child Development (5) (SE)
☐ PSYC 225 – Psychology and the Legal System (5) (SS)
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SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (5) (SS)
12 OR MORE CREDITS FROM EITHER LIST COMBINED:
☐ CJ& 101 – Intro to Criminal Justice (5) (SS)
☐ EDUC& 150 – Child/Family/Community (3) (SS)
☐ SOCW 110 – Introduction to Social Work (5) (SE)
Neuropsychology Option (Minimum 27 Credits)
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ART, MUSC, PHIL, REL (5) (consult advisor) (HU)
SELECT 10 CREDITS FROM LIST BELOW:
☐ HIST (select with your advisor) (SS)
☐ POLS (select with your advisor) (SS)
☐ SOC&101 – Intro to Sociology (5) (SS)
12 OR MORE CREDITS FROM EITHER LIST COMBINED:
☐ BIOL (select with your advisor) (LS)
☐ CHEM (select with your advisor) (NS/LS)
☐ ENVS& 100 – Survey of Environmental Sciencei (5) (NS)
Rev. 2018.07.25
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