Although the most common career goal for undergraduate psychology students is to become a psychologist or counselor, there are many career paths you can pursue with a degree in psychology! Students pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Psychology at Cisco College will gain a solid understanding of the field and will be well positioned to transfer and earn a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution. Many students who graduate with a Bachelor's degree in psychology enter the workforce as specialists or technicians in human and social services, or education. Please see the Cisco College Course Catalog for detailed course information.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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| Associate of Science Degree | Four Semesters |
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Potential Career Paths
- Case Manager
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Psychiatric Technician
- Human Resource Manager
- Business Administrator
- School Counselor
- Educator
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Associate of Arts, General Studies - Psychology Courses
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology **
3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer App 3 HIST 1301 US History I 3 HIST 1302 US History II
3 Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1321 Business & Prof. Comm. 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 KINE Physical Training 1 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development ** 3 Creative Arts * 3 BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2332 3 ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2332 3 KINE Physical Training 1 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 * See core curriculum course options.
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Associate of Science, General Studies - Psychology Courses
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology **
3 SPCH 1321 Business & Prof. Comm. 3 HIST 1301 US History I 3 HIST 1302 US History II
3 Foreign Language 4 Life & Physical Science * 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 KINE Physical Training 1 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development ** 3 Creative Arts * 3 BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2332 3 ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2332 3 KINE Physical Training 1 TOTAL 13 TOTAL 14 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 * See core curriculum course options.
** Field of Study Courses.
Cisco was the obvious choice for me for many reasons including, cost, convenience, and smaller class sizes. Since Cisco College is a small campus I really don’t think I would have gotten that kind of support and education from a larger university. I never felt like just another number.
– Ashlyn Orms
Meet the Faculty
Terra Snyder
Social Sciences Division Chair
Cisco Campus
(254) 442-5168
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4508
terra.snyder@cisco.edu
Kathie Wright
Professor of Psychology
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4427
kathie.wright@cisco.edu