Psychology

Associate in Arts Degree

This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate of Arts Degree and is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in psychology.

The Psychology transfer program provides students with the background in psychology and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year institution. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or a Rend Lake College advisor for any additional requirements.

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Courses

Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.
Life Science with Lab	4 Cr. Hrs.
Elective	1 Cr. Hrs.
Total	14 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 - Health Education	2 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2102 - Child Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Physical Science	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
ANTH 1101 - Cultural Anthropology	3 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics	4 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2105 - Social Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 2106 - Intermediate Composition	3 Cr. Hrs.
POLI 2101 - American Government	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2108 - Abnormal Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II	4 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts / Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.

Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of psychology's major concepts, empirical findings and historical trends.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the core fields, paradigms, and theories of psychology.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the types of professionals in psychology, psychological disorders and treatment modalities.

4. Demonstrate understanding of the ways psychology is applied in the realms of work, personal life, education and other real-world situations.

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

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Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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