Do you get a thrill out of knowing what makes people tick? Are you fascinated by personalities and why people behave the way they do? Psychology studies the science of human behavior, personality, and executive functions related to learning, motivation, coping with stress and memory. When you earn an associate degree in psychology, you’ll also learn about the research and psychological assessment methods used in the field and gain a basic understanding of therapy and abnormal psychology.
Both the associate of arts and associate of science degree tracks in the psychology program are designed to transfer to a participating public Colorado four-year institution where you’ll enter as a junior to complete your bachelor’s degree in psychology. An affordable associate degree with designation from Aims can help you earn your general education credits toward your bachelor’s for considerably less cost.