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Applied Psychology (AS)

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AS Degree - Code #2708

Dr. Jill Amati, Department Chair

Social & Behavioral Sciences Department

Email Address: amatijp@alfredstate.edu

ADVANTAGES

Alfred State's two-year associate degree offers students an opportunity to engage in the psychology field with an applied focus. The program establishes a foundation for entry-level careers. This liberal arts-based curriculum will build communication and critical thinking skills that apply to a variety of professions helping people. Specific coursework includes counseling skills, crisis intervention, abnormal psychology, and professional ethics.

PROGRAM AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Communicate effectively and appropriately in written and oral form.
  • Apply critical thinking to applied psychology practices and theories.
  • Employ basic research methods in applied psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data synthesis from a variety of sources.
  • Apply psychology principles and theories to real world scenarios.
  • Apply knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion in professional practice.
  • Demonstrate technical and ethical decision-making skills in applied psychology.

DIRECT ENTRY BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM

Alfred State applied psychology associate degree graduates may enter directly into the applied psychology BS degree program, interdisciplinary studies BTech degree program, or technology management BBA degree program.

OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational opportunities for graduates include direct care work, client advocacy, wellness aides, child care specialist, early childhood education, in-take coordinator, and care coordinator.  Graduates who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree may transfer to the Applied Psychology BS program at Alfred State or psychology programs at other SUNY institutions.

AS Related Careers US Employment Median Pay Job Openings
Social & Human Service Asst. 415,100 $38,520 47,400
Childcare Worker 945,900 $28,520 153,100
Psychiatric Tech/ Aide 139,600 $37,330 15,200
Teaching Assistant 1,298,900 $30,920 151,000

Entrance Requirements/recommendations

Required: Algebra, Geometry, one additional Math, Biology, and one additional Science

OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office Accessibility Services.  This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506.  Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.

A typical day consists of two, one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio in the freshman and sophomore years. At the junior and senior levels, three-hour studios are required.

TYPICAL EIGHT-SEMESTER PROGRAM

First

COMP 1503 Writing Studies 3
MATH  2124 Stat Method 3
    OR  
MATH 1113 Statistical Concepts 3
PSYC 1013 General Psychology 3
GLST 2113 Global & Diverse Perspectives 3
APSY 1013 Intro to Applied Psychology 3
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Second

LITR xxx3 Literature Elective 3
PSYC 1063 Basic Helping Skills 3
PSYC 1023 Human Development 3
    OR  
PSYC 2033 Adolescent Development 3
XXXX xxx3 Ethics Elective 3
BIOL  2303 Human Biology 3
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Third

Subject Code Course ID Course Name Credits
PSYC 1033 Human Relations 3
APSY 1033 Crisis Intervention 3
XXXX xxx3 Gen Ed Elect (USH/CI,WH,FA or WL) 3
PSYC 2093 Abnormal Psychology 3
SPCH 1083 Public Speaking or approved GE equivalent 3
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Fourth

Subject Code Course ID Course Name Credits
APSY 1063 Learning & Behavior 3
HUSR 1313 Alcohol & Subst Abuse Counseling

3

PSYC xxx3 Psychology Elective 3
APSY 2013 Semin in Applied Psych 3
XXXX xxx3 Open Elective 3
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher)
  • Successful completion of all courses in prescribed four-semester plan
  • Grade of "C+" or higher in all other APSY classes
  • Grade of "C" or higher in all PSYC courses
  • Submission of the college's degree application form