<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Psychology program is teaches you basic practices and processes in the field of psychology. All courses are taken online. Required courses in the major area of study focus on topics relating to human development, child learning and growth, adolescent development issues, adult development processes, and personality theories. You can also select from courses addressing abnormal psychology, counseling theories, substance abuse treatment, criminal psychology, and group dynamics. Courses must also be taken in English, math, science, history, and communications. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Psychology program, you must have already earned a high school diploma or GED. Strong analytical and communications skills are also helpful. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of the Associate of Arts in Psychology program, you will be required to complete a total of 60 credits to earn this degree. Foundational courses account for 39 credits, while the remaining 21 credits are taken in the major course of study. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Associate of Arts in Psychology</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Composition and Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Communications Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>MATH Elective</td><td> MATH 115 or higher</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL 104</td><td> Contemporary Worldviews</td></tr> <tr><td>INFT 101</td><td> Instructional Tech. for Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Investigative Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>History Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 101</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>General Education Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201</td><td> Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 104</td><td> Survey of Biblical Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 104</td><td> Introduction to Christian Thought</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Major Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 210</td><td> Developmental Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 221</td><td> Psychology of Childhood</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 231 <br /> <br /> PSYC 235</td><td> Psychology of Adolescence <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Psychology of Adulthood</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 341</td><td> Psychology of Personality</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could explore entry-level opportunities in mental health clinics, health centers, or community service organizations after completing Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Psychology program. However, many positions in this field require at least a four-year degree. </p> <p>Other opportunities include: </p> <ul><li>Counselor Aide </li><li>Psychiatric Aide </li><li>Non-Licensed Youth Counselor </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After completing the Associate of Arts in Psychology program, you could continue your studies in a bachelor's degree program, which would provide you with opportunities to strengthen your foundational skills or pursue a specialization area. You could also seek advanced undergraduate training in related fields of study, such as counseling or social services. </p> <p>Degrees you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in Psychology </li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology </li><li>Bachelor of Social Work </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Services</li></ul>