Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A. Transfer Program, Advisement Sequence in Psychology

This curriculum is intended to provide the courses that typically comprise the first two years of study in a bachelor’s degree program in psychology. The academic experience in this area allows psychology majors to enter the University of Connecticut and most other four-year institutions as third-year students, with prerequisites for major courses they will need to take. Students intending to transfer to a specific four-year institution must work closely with their faculty advisor and the Counseling Center.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
2. Think critically to evaluate and present well-reasoned arguments;
3. Reason scientifically and apply scientific principles to understand the natural world;
4. Reason quantitatively and apply mathematical principles to the inquiry process;
5. Recognize the value of artistic expression for oneself and others;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of Western history and culture;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the complex and diverse ways in which human beings construct communities;
8. Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language to the intermediate level;
9. Demonstrate an understanding of one’s values and the values of others;
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelatedness of multiple disciplines and perspectives;
11. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology;
12. Demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes; and
13. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and developmental issues.