2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    Oct 15, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Psychology (PSYC2-AA), A.A.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus


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Associate of Arts

The Psychology Associate in Arts degree is designed for students who intend to transfer into the B.S. in Psychology program at Ferris State University, or a related field. The Psychology Associate in Arts provides students with a solid base of psychological knowledge and its application.

Program Outcomes


  1. Students will critically and scientifically examine human behavior, social issues, and psychological research. For example, they will discriminate between “pop” psychology and scientific psychology.
  2. Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the field of psychology, including major theories, schools of thought (e.g., historical trends), empirical findings, research methodology, and the use of statistical techniques.
  3. Students will discover ways in which psychological principles connect to their everyday lives.
  4. Students will effectively communicate psychological concepts and theories, along with evidence in support of them.

Admission Requirements


New Student Admission Requirements


  • 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
  • Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements


  • 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

University Requirements - 30 to 31 Credits Required


First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required


All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required


Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)


Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)


  • Choose 1 of 5

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
  • Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
  • Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
  • Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required


Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. BIOL 101  and BIOL 109  are strongly recommended.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required


Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required (6 Credits Met in College Requirements)


Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. For the Self and Society Competency elective, ANTH 122 , SOCY 121 , or SOCY 122  is recommended, particularly for a student interested in pursuing the Forensic Psychology Concentration (FPSY) in the Psychology bachelor program (PSYC-BS).

College Requirements - 30 Credits Required


Major Courses - 6 Credits Required


These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

Psychology (PSYC) Electives - 18 Credits Required


These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

Electives - 6 Credits Required


The credits required may vary depending on courses taken. In order to graduate with an associate’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 60 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 6 credits of elective courses to meet the required 60 credit minimum. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

Notes


  • Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
  • Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements


In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements


These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

  • All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
  • A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
  • A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
  • A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements


These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

  • All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
  • A minimum of 50 credits must be earned in College of Arts, Sciences and Education courses.
  • A 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required in the Major Courses and Psychology (PSYC) Electives sections with no individual course grade lower than a C.

Suggested Semester Layout


Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year


Fall Courses


Total Credits: 15-16

Spring Courses


Total Credits: 15-16

Second Year


Fall Courses


Total Credits: 15-16

Spring Courses


  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Psychology Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Psychology Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Psychology Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15

Contact Information


Dr. Penney Nichols Whitehead
(231) 591-2778
[email protected]

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