This program constitutes a JAA transfer program to URI. Students completing a JAA plan receive an Associate's degree and enter the receiving institution with 60 credits and Junior status. Students must complete all requirements as given. Depending on GPA, students receive a tuition discount of up to 30% at the receiving institution, a waived application fee, and personalized advising.

This Associate of Arts transfer degree program will provide students with foundational knowledge of the science of human psychology, including aspects of thought, emotion, behavior, and cognition. This transfer concentration prepares students to, upon transfer, delve deeper into the science of human behavior. This program helps prepare students for clinical and research careers in the field of psychology by providing foundational knowledge related to typical human development, neurodivergence, human relationships, the science of thought and learning, and the basics of psychological research.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Create written work that develops and expresses ideas and that addresses a given context and target audience.
2. Communicate effectively via oral presentations, performances, participation in group work, and visual presentations.
3. Identify, analyze, and apply evidence and ideas, question assumptions, and draw logical conclusions.
4. Develop information literacy by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to accomplish a specific purpose.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply scientific or quantitative principles, theories, and methods.
6. Apply quantitative principles to solve problems and support arguments with quantitative evidence in a variety of formats (e.g. words, tables, graphs, equations, etc.).
7. Demonstrate an understanding of global, cultural and historical perspectives.
8. Function effectively in social and professional environments and make reasoned decisions based on ethical standards, self-awareness, and personal responsibility.
9. Utilize discipline-specific theories and concepts to analyze data, texts, and issues at a level appropriate for a 2-year college student.

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Requirements
BIOL 1002	Introductory Biology: Cellular MSCI; Non-Written Communication; Scientific Reasoning	4
COMM 1010	Communication Fundamentals^ HUMN; Non-Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities	3
ENGL 1010	Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) HUMN; Written Communication, Information Literacy	3
History Elective SSCI		3
Humanities Elective HUMN		3
Literature Elective HUMN		3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
MATH 1139	Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (or MATH 1139C) MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy
MATH 1175	Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences (or MATH 1175C) MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy
MATH 1240	Statistical Analysis I MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy	4
PSYC 2010	General Psychology SSCI; Critical Thinking; Scientific Reasoning	4
Sub-total General Education		30
Major Requirements
Choose ONE of the following:		4
MATH 2111	Pre-Calculus Mathematics MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy
MATH 2131	Applied Calculus MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy
MATH 2141	Calculus I MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy
PSYC 2020	Social Psychology SSCI; Critical Thinking; Scientific Reasoning	3
PSYC 2030	Developmental Psychology SSCI; Critical Thinking; Scientific Reasoning	3
PSYC 2110	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 2120	Foundations of Psychological Research SSCI; Critical Thinking; Scientific Reasoning	3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
Sub-total Major Requirements		31
Total Hours		61

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Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Hours
ENGL 1010	Composition I (or ENGL 1010A)	3
PSYC 2010	General Psychology	4
Humanities Elective		3
Free Elective		3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	16
Semester 2
PSYC 2110	Abnormal Psychology	3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
MATH 1139	Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students
MATH 1175	Statistics for the Health and Social Sciences
BIOL 1002	Introductory Biology: Cellular	4
PSYC 2120	Foundations of Psychological Research	3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	16
Year 2
Semester 1
PSYC 2030	Developmental Psychology	3
MATH 1240	Statistical Analysis I	4
History Elective		3
Literature Elective		3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	16
Semester 2
PSYC 2020	Social Psychology	3
Choose ONE of the following:		4
MATH 2111	Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 2131	Applied Calculus
MATH 2141	Calculus I
COMM 1010	Communication Fundamentals^	3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	13
	Total Hours	61

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Transfer

This program at CCRI is a part of the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA). JAA helps students transfer seamlessly to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). Students who are eligible for the JAA program have earned less than 30 college credits at the time of joining and have not attended any other college or university.

JAA graduates are guaranteed admissions to either RIC or URI, have personalized advising by a caseload advisor, enter with Junior status at RIC or URI, and are eligible for a tuition discount up to 30% based on GPA. 

Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach to help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to RIC or URI. For more information, please visit Joint Admissions Agreement or the Transfer Center.