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Associate of Arts and Science
Southwest Virginia Community College
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Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies
Associate of Arts and ScienceAssociate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies
Southwest Virginia Community College
The Associate of Arts and Sciences program in General Studies is designed to enable individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills, and habitat of mind necessary for responsible participation in society. As well, it allows students to take courses that are accepted in most four-year colleges and universities in Psychology
Program Credit Requirements

Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies
61
Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Psychology-General Studies
61
Plan GPA 697-03 Requirement
61
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 697-03
16
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
BIO 101 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 102 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Literature Elective 6 credits
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 121/111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 122/112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT/PED Elective (1cr) Require
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities or Social Science (6cr) Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154/161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155/162 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 235 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Science Elective (3cr) Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Is This Degree Right For Me? | The Associate of Arts and Sciences program in General Studies with a Psychology specialization is designed to enable individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills, and habitat of mind necessary for responsible participation in society. As well, it allows students to take courses that are accepted in most four-year colleges and universities in a Social Science focused baccalaureate curricula. |
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses |
The basic requirements of the curriculum are primarily courses considered to be in the category of general education and Psychology. A minimum of 61 credits is required in the General Studies degree with a specialization in Psychology.
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Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? | The basic requirements of the curriculum are primarily courses considered to be in the category of general education and Psychology. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the counseling department at SWCC in planning this program and selecting electives. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with a major in General Studies, Psychology specialization. |
Do More With Your Degree | |
Program Successes & Highlights | This degree plan provides a broad approach to the topic of Psychology. Research opportunties exist within the college's research series that provides experience as well as monetary reward. Emphasis is placed on APA approach. |
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No, but, some Gen Ed courses are available. |
Credit for Prior Learning | |
Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.136
College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3027, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 14.9, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
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Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
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Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Theatre Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Art | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education - Specialization in Teacher Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social Work | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation Focus | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication) | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
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Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
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New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
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New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education Prep | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & Production | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
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Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
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Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | K-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
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Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |