Psychology - Area of Concentration (AOC)

Do people fascinate you? Do you sometimes question why people behave the way they do? Are you the person that everyone asks for advice? If so, Allegany College of Maryland's Associate's Degree in Psychology may be the perfect fit for you.

Overview

Psychology Concepts Psychology is the scientific study of the mental processes and behavior. Our Psychology program studies a multitude of topics, including: brain functioning, thinking and learning processes, personality formation, sensory and perceptual processes, human development, motivational and emotional states, mental health and illness, and social interaction.

Our Psychology program uses a "bio-psycho-social" model to help you learn to understand the total person while preparing you for transfer into a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology program at a four-year institution. We offer online course options, including general psychology, abnormal psychology, human growth and development, and child development.

Course Info

As a Psychology program student, you'll expand your knowledge through a variety of challenging courses, including:

Intro to Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Health Psychology
Death and Dying
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Learning and Teaching
Child Psychology
Drugs and Human Behaviors
Addictions
Peace and Conflict Studies

A full listing of program courses and their descriptions can be found in the credit catalog.

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Career Info

Graduates of Psychology programs may find enriching and rewarding careers as: