Psychology pathway, AA
The psychology pathway aims to help students graduate with an understanding of contemporary psychology through practical experience. The psychology program uses an applied approach by coordinating psychological theory with real world application. Students are encouraged to use guiding principles in a variety of settings.
Program Information
Psychology is the study of the remarkable, three-pound, gelatinous mass of fat and protein known as the human brain and how it engages in perception, cognition, emotion, and attitudes which guide behavior.
Courses in psychology focus on the individual person and the extent to which our behaviors depend on social relationships and structures in which people are embedded and the biological systems of which we are comprised. Courses serve as preparation for work in the field of psychology as well as careers in health care, law enforcement, education, social work, business, or public policy.
Related Occupations
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.
Faculty
GUSTAVO GONZALEZ-CUEVAS, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Office: Signal Peak Campus T217
Gustavo.GonzalezCuevas@centralaz.edu
STEVE ORNELAS, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Office: Signal Peak Campus T219
Steve.Ornelas@centralaz.edu