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The Associate of Arts in Psychology is designed for students who want to understand how people think, learn, and behave, and use that knowledge to make a difference in the world around them. This transfer-focused degree builds a strong foundation in human behavior, communication, and critical thinking while preparing you for continued study in a wide range of career pathways.

Through engaging coursework and discussion-based learning, you’ll explore topics such as development, behavior, cognition, and social interaction while developing skills that are valuable in helping professions, education, business, healthcare, and more. Small class sizes and supportive faculty help you grow as a learner while preparing to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in psychology, counseling, social work, education, and related fields.

Whether your goal is to help others, understand human behavior, or prepare for a future in a people-centered career, the DC3 AA in Psychology helps you build the skills and confidence to move forward.

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Program Information

Bachelor of Arts

This degree will best transfer into a Bachelor of Arts

Click here to learn more about transfer options

Tuition

$30/per credit hour*

Fees

$125**/per credit hour

Books

All materials are included

Other Program Fees

No additional fees associated with this program.

* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee

Tuition and fees are subject to change

Fall

Spring

Summer

Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.

Click here for the full list of dates

Faculty

Main Campus Location

Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801

Sample Degree Plan

Year 1

Fall I: (15 Credits)

*^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
(SGE 030) ^MATH 230 or MATH 234 – Elementary Statistics or Elementary Statistics w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
(SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
(SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
!PSY 101 – General Psychology – 3 Credits

Spring I: (15 Credits)

*^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
*(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
(SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
(SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
^!PSY 202 – Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits

Year 2

Fall II: (16-17 Credits)

(SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
(SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
!SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits

Spring II: (13-14 Credits)

(SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits

Key

T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.