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Liberal Arts - Psychology

Program Codes: LAPSY.AA
Associate in Arts Degree

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The program in Psychology at Middlesex is both rigorous and flexible, offering a solid background for later career and educational choices. The Department offers a diverse curriculum with a range of courses in the major sub-disciplines of psychology, including personality, social psychology, human development, and abnormal behavior.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate their place in human culture and the global society from a multi-disciplinary perspective acquired through the study of the social sciences, humanities, history, natural sciences, mathematics, arts, and languages.
  • Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge in psychology as evidenced by discussing the key psychological theories, classic research studies, and recent trends in psychology.
  • Locate, analyze, and synthesize empirical research studies to develop a review of the psychological literature for a given topic.
  • Create written documents using APA style that are clear, well organized, and grammatically accurate.
  • Evaluate the validity and ethics of research studies and psychological practices.
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Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.  Courses may have prerequisite or corequisite requirements.  Check course descriptions for details.

SEMESTER I

3

Select one of the following History sequences:

HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222

SEMESTER 2

3

A General Education (GE) Mathematics or Science course selected in consultation with an academic advisor.  If a Math course is selected, MAT-124 - Statistics II is recommended.

3

Select one of the following History sequences:

HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132 OR HIS-221 and HIS-222

3

Students should choose a Psychology course (PSY) that is not being taken to satisfy other requirements for the degree.  PSY 235 - Abnormal Psychology is recommended.

SEMESTER 3

3

Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).

3

Choose one 3-credit Technology course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Technology (GE MST).

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

OR

SEMESTER 4

3

Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as a General Education Social Science (GE SS).  SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 131 - Contemporary Social Problems are recommended.

3

Students should choose a Psychology course (PSY) that is not being taken to satisfy other requirements for the degree.  PSY 222 - Social Psychology or PSY 219 are recommended.

3

Students should choose a Psychology course (PSY) that is not being taken to satisfy other requirements for the degree.

3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).  PSY 163 - Psychology of the African-American or PSY 217 - Psychology of Women, or HED 200 - Human Sexuality & Family Life are recommended.

Total Credits 60

Contact Information

History and Social Sciences

Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair 
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu 
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/


Frequently Asked Questions

Why study the Liberal Arts?

A Liberal Arts education helps students develop strong and ordered minds as they explore the world’s collected wisdom in literature, history, mathematics, science, philosophy and the arts. It teaches them to recognize and construct arguments, to appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives, and to have a sense of scholarship about the lives and events that have gone before. Liberal Arts emphasis on language helps students broaden their cultural perspective and become more aware of their own identity. Courses comprising a Liberal Arts education at Middlesex County College are the core of all liberal arts programs at the bachelor’s level. Students may select the general degree, the most flexible of all our Liberal Arts programs, or one of the many specialized options.

Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?

Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Competency in Algebra I may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory science.

How long will it take to complete this degree?

Once students complete required developmental coursework (if any), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may shorten the amount of degree completion time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.

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