Arts (Psychology) - Associate of Arts
Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog
Associate of Arts (Psychology)
(60-64 credits)
Students must complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus. The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".
NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - Select one course from each sub group. 1 | 10 | |
English Composition Level 1 2 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
or ENGL 1110H | Composition I Honors | |
or ENGL 1110M | Composition I | |
English Composition Level 2 - Choose one from the following: | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
Oral Communication | ||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics (May need to complete prerequisites) 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
or MATH 2350G | Statistical Methods | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
| For Area III: Laboratory Sciences and Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences, students must take one course from each area for a total of 7 credits. Students will then take an additional course in either Area III or Area IV for 3-4 credits depending on the students selection (i.e. Area III is 4 credits, Area IV is 3 credits). | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences (4 credits) Select one course from the following (students may need to complete prerequisites): 2 | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics Honors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Media and Society | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 | |
| Representing Women Across Cultures | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area IV course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) | ||
| Area V: Humanities - Any Area V course but the following courses are recommended: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Philosophy and World Religions | 3 | |
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area V course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| History of Art I | 3 | |
| History of Art II | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | 3 | |
| Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
or other approved New Mexico General Education Area VI course listed in the current DACC/NMSU Catalog | ||
| Concentration Requirements | 13 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Psychology Major 2 | 1 | |
| Select three of the four following classes: | ||
| Social Psychology 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Brain and Behavior 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Cognitive Psychology 2, 4 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 6, 7 | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Students with Area I transfer credits may sometimes complete this requirement with 9 credits.
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Must complete with a C- or better.
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The following PSYC 2000 level courses have prerequisites of PSYC 1110G Introduction to Psychology, MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra, and ENGL 1110G Composition I.
PSYC 2110 Social Psychology
PSYC 2120 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2220 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2250 Brain and Behavior
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In order to complete the General Education Requirements, students must take an elective course for 3-4 credits. This course can be any course in any area, excluding Area I: Communications and any crosslisted courses that exceeds the minimum requirement. The elective course must have the "G" distinction. See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Credits may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, or AP credit. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis. Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor, the NMSU Catalog and the bachelor's degree requirements to ensure course transfer. Second language courses are recommended if they are required by the intended bachelor's degree.
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Can use electives to meet the second language requirement for NMSU-Las Cruces language requirement. See requirement in the catalog for details
(60-64 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
Students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 15 of the total degree credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at DACC, or any other NMSU campus. The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".
NOTE: Not all General Education ('G') courses listed below are taught at DACC. Please check DACC's current schedule for actual course offerings.
A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I 1 | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area I course listed in Level 1 in the NMSU/DACC Catalog | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - Choose one from the following: 1, 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities - (one of the following PHIL courses recommended) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy and World Religions | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | ||
| Philosophical Thought | ||
| Concentration Requirement | 1 | |
| Introduction to the Psychology Major 1 | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirement | 3 | |
PSYC 2000 Level Course 1, 2 | ||
| Area I Communications - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | 4 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Elective (Recommend using elective to meet second language requirement) | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Concentration Requirement | 3 | |
PSYC 2000 Level Course 1, 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
Or other approved NM General Education Area I course listed in Oral Communication in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | ||
| General Education Elective (Any "G" course excluding Area I) 4 | 3 | |
| Elective (Recommend using elective to meet second language requirement) | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PSYC 2000 Level Course 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behav. Science or Area III: Lab Science 4 | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Must complete with a C - or better
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Options for this requirement are
PSYC 2110 Social Psychology
PSYC 2120 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2250 Brain and Behavior
PSYC 2220 Cognitive Psychology
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May need to take prerequisites as determined by placement
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See the General Education section of the catalog for full list of courses.