Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY - Degree

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.

► Total = 66 Hours

First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I ¹ (3)
PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology ¹ (3)
Elective – Fine Arts (3)
Elective – Science with Lab (5)
Elective (3)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II (3)
HEA 1101 Health Education (2)
PSYC 2102 Child Psychology (3)
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Elective – Humanities (3)
Elective – Science (3)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

ANTH 1101 Cultural Anthropology (3)
COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking (3)
MATH 1111 Statistics 1 (3)
PSYC 2105 Social Psychology (3)
SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I (4)

Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 2106 Intermediate Composition (3)
POLI 2101 American Government (3)
PSYC 2103 Educational Psychology (3)
SPAN 1102 Elementary Spanish II (4)
Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities (3)

¹ Prerequisite course(s) may be required based test scores.

Program Brochure

Psychology Brochure

Program Outcomes

Psychology

Demonstrate a basic understanding of psychology's major concepts, empirical findings and historical trends.
Demonstrate an understanding of the core fields, paradigms, and theories of psychology.
Demonstrate knowledge of the types of professionals in psychology, psychological disorders, and treatment modalities.
Demonstrate understanding of the ways psychology is applied in the realms of work, personal life, education, and other real-world situations.

Articulation

Articulation agreements document a pathway between two or more colleges or universities and their academic programs.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Psychology

Missouri Baptist University
Psychology

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Articulation

This articulation agreement allows students who complete an Associate of Arts degree in psychology at RLC to transfer seamlessly into SIU Carbondale’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in psychology.

To meet the requirements of the agreement, students must earn a minimum of 64 credit hours at RLC with a GPA (grade point average) at or higher than a 2.0. Of these 64 credit hours, several specific courses must be completed and passed, including public speaking, rhetoric and composition, college mathematics, introduction to psychology, introduction to sociology, cultural anthropology, and elementary Spanish. Transfer students will then be required to complete 56 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level at SIU Carbondale to earn a BA.

SIUC - AA to Behavior Analysis & Therapy

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Jeannie Mitchell

Psychology Professor | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1804

Building: North Oasis

Office: 142

Dr. Elizabeth Bailey-Smith

Speech Professor | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1493

Building: North Oasis

Office: 144

2013 RLCF ASSESSMENT AWARD | Ed.D. Oakland City University | M.S. & B.S. Murray State University

Andrea Banach

Dean of Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1258

Building: North Oasis

Office: 145

M.S. Eastern Illinois University | B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Nathan Brouwer

History Professor

Phone Extension: 1792

Building: North Oasis

Office: 151

2010 PHI THETA KAPPA FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD | PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.A. & B.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Richard Holland

Physical Science Instructor | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1726

Building: South Oasis

Office: 140

Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.S. & B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Faith Blair

Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division

Phone Extension: 1263

Building: North Oasis

Office: 134

A.S. Business Administration, Southeastern Illinois College

Arts & Sciences Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1288
Email: [email protected]
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences

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