Psychology - A.A. Degree
Why ACC?
The psychology department at ACC is made of up of outstanding faculty with a wide range of experience. We have licensed therapists (both LPC and LMFT), a PhD, and faculty who have been teaching for more than 25 years. All are deeply committed to the success of our students and ensuring they are prepared to take the next step in their degrees. The ACC psychology program provides the first two years of coursework and a foundation in psychology that will serve graduates throughout their academic and professional careers.
Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes and covers a wide range
of fields, including the interrelationships between brain, environment and behavior.
Psychology courses introduce theories and research that can help you understand oneself
and others. Students can apply what they learn about interpersonal relationships,
problem solving, stress management, and emotional intelligence to their personal life,
work, and academic pursuits. Those skills often transfer to other pathways as well
(The Skillful Psychology Student). For more information, please visit the American Psychological Association.
The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is intended to provide you with the first two years of general requirements and a basis in psychology that will prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. It can be completed in just four semesters and may be attained completely online.
Career Opportunities
Students who major in psychology often go on to earn advanced degrees that lead to careers as therapists, executive and corporate coaches, and psychology educators. With an associate’s in psychology, students can work in a variety of industries as well – inpatient psychiatric/rehabilitation facilities, social or medical services, the legal/corrections system, marketing, administrative services, and more.
Over the next decade, job growth for those in the field of psychology is expected to rise. The median wage for all psychology-related fields in 2022 was $55,000; the median income for psychologists (PhDs) was $92,740 in 2022. Clearly, the more training and education a psychology major builds, the higher their income potential.
Career Data
Curriculum Guide - Psychology, A.A.
Approximate yearly costs for the Psychology A.A. Degree program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Psychology is part of our Liberal Arts Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other Liberal Arts programs that may interest you.