Associate of Science

Applied Psychology

Program

Earning an A.S. in Applied Psychology provides a considerable advantage to those who are looking to secure employment in personal and home health care. Students who complete the program will have extensive knowledge in the liberal arts as well as areas that focus on the application of learning and behavior to enhance the lives of children and adults who are struggling with behavioral and/or developmental disabilities. Graduates will also have met the seamless transfer requirements to transfer into a SUNY four-year college or university as a rising junior in a psychology major.

Program Goals

Evaluate arguments with regard to psychological questions.
Write using APA style to effectively communicate psychological information.
Describe the psychological perspective on the human condition in a cultural context.
Discuss psychological questions demonstrating diversity awareness and a global world view.
Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological principles to other disciplines.
Compare and contrast the major areas and theories in psychology.