Academic Program Proposal
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Date
Proposal
Activated | Institution
and
Proposal | Degree
Awarded | Academic
Program
Name | Objections
Received | Objection
Deadline | MHEC Final
Action | Final
Decision
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| College of Southern Maryland
Proposal | Associate of Arts (A.A.) | Psychology | | 7/10/2024 | Recommended | 7/15/2024 |
| Psychology Program Description |
| The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) proposes replacing the Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences pathway with a standalone degree, Associate of Arts in Psychology. The <br>program will be housed in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences within the School of Liberal Arts. The Psychology, A.A. program is designed to prepare graduates <br>to transfer to psychology and social sciences-related programs at the bachelor’s degree level. The coursework within the program helps students describe the major theoretical <br>perspectives and concepts in psychology. Additionally, students analyze psychological phenomena through the lens of research design principles in psychology. Furthermore, throughout the curriculum, students apply ethical standards related to psychological research and practice, apply psychological principles and practices to everyday life, and analyze the influence of social and cultural variables on behavior and mental processes. |
