Why Pursue an Associate Degree in Psychology at NCC?
Venture into the intricate world of human behavior, mental health, and psychopathology in the Associate in Art in Psychology at Northampton Community College. In this 2-year program, you study the basics of psychological theories and methods, explore different branches of psychology, and prepare to transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
What Will You Learn in the Psychology Major?
Prepare for your bachelor’s degree program and your career by learning theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, including cognition, biological approaches, developmental changes, personality and social processes, psychological disorders, and treatments, individual differences, research methodology, and theories of stress and coping.
In NCC’s 2-year psychology degree program, you study psychological principles and use scientific approaches to solve problems related to behavioral and mental processes. The faculty are committed to providing knowledge and experiences that enable students to make educated and informed decisions regarding future occupational and educational choices.
Program Details
Semesters: 4
Credits: 62
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
Deepen your understanding of people and communities through courses in communication, developmental psychology, sociology, ethics, and research methods. The program also offers electives that you can choose according to your target transfer program and long-term goals. You can complete the AA in Psychology over the course of four semesters on our Bethlehem campus.
Prepare for Successful Transfer to a 4-Year University
By studying psychology at NCC for two years, you can save up to $40,000! Our low tuition rates are among the most affordable in Pennsylvania, and our financial aid and scholarship opportunities are generous. We prepare you with all the essential skills—in psychology and beyond—that you need to thrive when you transfer out to top universities like:
- East Stroudsburg University: Psychology
- Kutztown University: Psychology
- DeSales University: Psychology
- Lehigh University: Psychology
- Moravian: Psychology
- Temple: Psychology
