Additional information available on the Psychology Department website.
Recommended basic skills courses are
Psychologists study the behavior of individuals and groups and often help individuals achieve satisfactory personal adjustments. Their work includes varied activities such as teaching in colleges and universities, counseling and psychotherapy, psychological testing, planning and conducting training programs for workers, performing basic and applied research, advising on psychological methods and theories, and administering psychology programs in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, etc. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology can fulfill lower division requirements at Pikes Peak Community College. Students should note that graduate degrees are required for most professional positions in psychology.
NOTE: Psychology majors are advised to complete PSY 101 and PSY 102 .
Students may follow the degree with designation in Psychology or transfer guide in Psychology to a particular four-year college or university. Consult your Faculty Advisor to assist you in determining the best pathway for you.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Psychology program, students should be able to:
- Recognize content as specified by the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
- Identify research methods as specified by the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
- Identify ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA)
- Recognize American Psychological Association (APA) citation style
Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPCC.
Full list of requirements can be found at Approved Electives Course List of AA Degrees and Course of Study .
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