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The Psychology Department at CLC

The Psychology Department is a transfer program housed in the Social Science Division at CLC. Transfer programs are for students interested in continuing their education at a four-year college or university to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending CLC, students may take courses that will lead to the Associate of Arts degree.

Many students pursuing this path will take a variety of psychology courses intending to major in psychology. Some students take psychology courses to fulfill the Social Science requirement for the A.A. degree while others take psychology courses as elective courses.

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and thought processes. It encompasses many specific areas of study including brain functioning and development, sensation and perception, learning, memory, personality, human and animal development, social influences on behavior, abnormal behavior, therapy and interventions, and health.

Many of these topics are incorporated in the courses taught at CLC (see course descriptions). Additionally, while taking psychology courses, students will learn about the scientific method of investigation, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, and applications of theory and research to everyday experiences.

Careers in Psychology

An extensive discussion about careers in Psychology and the Subspecialty Areas of Psychology can be found at the American Psychological Association Web site Leaving CLC Site.

 
 
 
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