Psychology

Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Psychology, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Psychology is an excellent liberal arts major that allows you to explore and better understand the mind, how it functions and how it is influenced by biological, cultural and economic factors. Yet, there is also a practical advantage to studying psychology. Our students often report that they better understand themselves, and their relationships and other life experiences. Psychology is at play in practically every experience of our lives. It has been studied by individuals who have made their mark in a variety of fields within and beyond psychology including law, medicine and the arts.

For students who plan to pursue careers in psychology, earning an associates' degree in Psychology from Community College of Philadelphia will allow you to establish and continue your necessary academic preparation beyond the associate's degree. In order to practice psychology, you will need to have earned at least a Master's degree and, in many cases, a Ph.D. or Psy.D.

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

• Describe psychology’s major concepts and theoretical perspectives
• Effectively apply good research design principles
• Use critical thinking skills in evaluating psychological research, theory and practice
• Describe the ethical issues to be considered in psychological research and practice
• Distinguish the multiple influences on human diversity as reflected in psychological functioning, behavior and developmental outcomes
• Effectively communicate concepts and theories related to psychology in different modalities
• Demonstrate psychology-related skills that contribute to effective functioning in personal and professional settings