Psychology
Associate in ArtsLiving in a high-stress society leads to an array of mental, social and relationship problems. If you have a passion for helping people get through their tough times, then this is the program for you! Our Psychology option explores psychology, human behavior and contemporary societal studies. Students are exposed to liberal arts studies, interpersonal skills, creativity, civic awareness and diversity of though and people. Studies include a variety of academic disciplines and modes of inquiry.
Our Psychology option prepares students for advanced studies or specialization at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, correctional officer, home care aide, social work assistant, psychiatric nursing aide and psychiatric technician.
"Salem Community College offers the best support system for those who need it. The faculty and staff went the extra mile to assist me and reach my educational goals."
-- Alyanna Cruz, graduating class of 2019
Students have successfully transferred to:
- Chamberlin University
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- Stockton University
- Wilmington University
Students who complete the Social Science – Psychology, Associate of Art program and go on to earn a bachelor degree may find employment in occupations such as:
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
- Mental Health Counselors
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Psychiatric Aides
| FIRST SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| HIS161 | World History I | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,180.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| HIS162 | World History II | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| PSY111 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| MAT-ELEC | Math Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| SCI-ELEC | Science Elective | 4 | $0.00 | $848.00 | $848.00 |
| Subtotal:$3392.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| ENG202 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| ETH200 | Ethics in the Modern World | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| PSY212 | Educational Psychology and Assessment | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| MAT201 | Statistics | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| SOC-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,180.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| HSC200 | Standard First Aid and CPR | 2 | $0.00 | $424.00 | $424.00 |
| POL102 | American Government | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| PSY211 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| OPEN-ELEC | Open Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $636.00 | $636.00 |
| Subtotal: $2,968.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
Total Program Cost: $12,720.00*
* - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.