AS TO BA IN PSYCHOLOGY (OPTION A)
Effective Date: 8/1/2015 - 8/1/2016
Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for an Associate in Science degree at KCTCS and related baccalaureate AS TO BA IN PSYCHOLOGY (OPTION A) degree at Northern Kentucky University. This pathway
meets the general education, pre-major, and program requirements.
The suggested courses in this pathway leads to an Associate and Baccalaureate major. The course
recommendations for the first two years are required for the Baccalaureate degree, but also apply to the
associate degree. The completion of these courses will enable a student to move efficiently into the last
two years of the baccalaureate program.
It is important to discuss revisions to the plan, graduation requirements, entrance requirements, and other
important program requirements with your advisor. Students who complete the associate degree in this pathway are
guaranteed acceptance into the pathway as stated, unless otherwise noted on the pathway.
Sample 1st & 2nd Year Progression
Pre-Transfer Notes
Student must earn a minimum of C- or better in all courses applied toward the major and maintain an overall 2.00 GPA in the discipline. Students are required to participate in a standardized assessment test given by the department prior to graduating from NKU. Transfer students must complete a minimum of half of their required coursework in psychology at NKU.
If CIT 105 is not needed, then replace course with an additional elective.
Additional KCTCS Graduation Requirements
1. | Completion of minimum of 60 credit hours, |
2. | Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, |
3. | Minimum of 15 credit hours earned at the institution awarding the degree, |
4. | Cultural studies course, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
5. | Demonstration of computer/digital literacy, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
6. | One science course must include a laboratory experience, and |
7. | Two disciplines must be represented in Social & Behavioral Science courses and must be different than those in the Heritage and Humanities categories. |
Sample 3rd & 4th Year Progression
Program Notes
Student is responsible for ensuring that they have 45 hours of 300 level or above coursework included in their elective and minor selections at NKU.