Psychology
Area of Study

Psychology (A.A and A.S)

The Psychology program at Northeastern provides students to take a variety of classes that will build the foundation for a career in Behavioral Sciences. Northeastern offers both A.A and A.S in Psychology that will transfer out to 4-year colleges.

Psychology Accelerated Masters Program

Associate of Science
Total Credits
60
CIP:
51.501
BANNER:
PSAM
Associate of Science

Written Communication

Total Credits 6
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ENG121ENG1021
English Composition I:GT-CO1 3

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

and

ENG122ENG1022
English Composition II: GT-CO2 3

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

OR

ENG122ENG1022
English Composition II: GT-CO2 3

Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

any 3 credit GT-CO3 course

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses: 

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
COM115COM1150
Public Speaking 3

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0)

OR

COM125COM1250
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 3

Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 4
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
MAT121MAT1340
College Algebra: GT-MA1 4

Focuses on a variety of functions and exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathways.  This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better OR appropriate placement score. (4-0)

Science or Computer Science

Total Credits 3
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
CIS118CIS1018
Introduction to PC Applications 3

This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. (3-0)

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 9
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
PHI111PHI1011
Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3 3

Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy. Includes human condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, and religion. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. (3-0)

PHI112PHI1012
Ethics: GT-AH3 3

Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social issues. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. (3-0)

and

Take one additional GT course from AH-1, AH-2 or AH-4

History

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course from HI-1 category 

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from SS-1, SS-2 or SS-3 categories OR Take one course from SS-1, SS-2, SS-3 and one additional HI-1 course 

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 10
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
BIO111BIO1111
General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

BIO112BIO1112
General College Biology II with Lab: GT-SC1 5

Examines the fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category(4-2)

Program Requirements

Total Credits 9
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
PSY101PSY1001
General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3

Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

PSY102PSY1002
General Psychology II : GT-SS3 3

Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, sex, gender, sexuality, and social psychology. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

PSYPSY2000
Research Methodology 4

Introduces research methods and designs including correlational studies, experimental designs and quasi-experimental designs. Additional topics include evaluations of scientific research, data analysis, report writing and research ethics. (3-0)

Electives

Total Credits 4

4 credits of electives to be taken from Northeastern Junior College's list of approved AA and AS electives. 

Degree & Certificate Options

Psychology Designation

Associate of Arts
Degree with Designation
60 Credits

Psychology

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Forensic Psychology

Certificate
16 Credits

Psychology Accelerated Masters Program

Associate of Science
60 Credits

Faculty

Alan Coffin
Psychology
970-521-6721
E.S. French
Sterling
Alan Coffin
Celeste Delgado-Pelton
Chair Liberal Arts and Academic Opportunity
970-521-6754
E.S. French- 104A
Sterling
Celeste Pelton

Staff

Alisha Kauffman
Behavioral Health Career Navigator
970-521-6912
970-571-5942 (mobile)
Walker Hall 105
Sterling
Alisha Kauffman
Rebeka Laible
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6671
E.S. French-104
Sterling
Rebeka Laible