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Temple College Associate of Arts in Psychology

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Texas Direct Transfer Degree

The Associate of Arts in Psychology is a Texas Direct Transfer Degree. Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum, the designated Field of Study course work, and transfer to a Texas public institution of higher education can be considered finished with all lower-division courses.

First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 020

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FOSC) (FY) 1(Field of Study Curriculum, Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 080

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology (FOSC) 2(Field of Study Curriculum, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

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First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

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First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 2 or

HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 -
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development (FOS) (FY)(Field of Study, Offered on a continuous basis) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II 2 or

HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)

 3 -
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment (FOSC)(Field of Study Curriculum) 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course from the Creative Arts Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050
1 SCH as needed for graduation 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
Total Credit Hours: 4
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Psychology degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FOS: Field of Study courses required for Texas-Public university transfer.

FOSC: Field of Study Curriculum required for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA PSYCHOLOGY degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the following areas:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work

Important: AA PSYCHOLOGY students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • School Psychologist: $52,919 (Master's Degree + Teaching/Counseling Certification required)
  • Clinical/Counseling Psychologist: $57,538 (Bachelor's Degree + LPC License required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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