The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. This 60-credit program satisfies all of the requirements for the A.A. degree in Liberal Arts. Additionally, the program imparts students with solid knowledge and skills toward a Bachelor degree in Psychology. After successful completion of the program, students will have a strong understanding of the field of Psychology, and good foundational knowledge of the research methods and statistics used by psychologists, as well as a clear sense of the major perspectives, which define the field of Psychology. Targeted advising and a carefully planned course sequence enable students to successfully transfer to baccalaureate institutions in Hawai‘i that have Psychology-related majors, such as the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, University of Hawai‘i West O'ahu, and the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
Note:
1. Hawaiʻi Emphasis (HI): Topics courses offered in HAW or HWST will fulfill this requirement. For UH Mānoa or West Oʻahu transfer, select either BOT 105/HWST 211; HWST 107; or PACS 108 to meet HAP requirement. For UH Hilo, check with and an academic advisor.
2. Oral Communication in English: The UHMC Oral Communication requirement does not satisfy the UH Mānoa Oral Communications requirement. Selected courses may satisfy the UH West Oʻahu Oral Communications requirement. Check with an academic advisor.
3. Foundations Requirements - Courses used for Foundations may not be used in any other category.
4. Natural Science (DY): If a 3-credit course taken includes a lab, additional credits may be needed to meet the 60-credit AA requirement. A 4-credit course may not include a lab-check catalog.
5. Writing Intensive (WI): Two courses required.
Minimum Cumulative GPA 2.0; Minimum 60 credits, 100-level or higher.
Foundations Requirements
Course filling a Foundations category may not be used elsewhere.