Associate Degree in Psychology (Transfer)

About

The psychology transfer interest area at Lane can help prepare you to transfer to a four year institution to work toward a career in psychology. Once enrolled, you’ll work with your advisor to build a degree plan specific to your goals. Lane’s psychology classes and transfer area will get you on the right path towards your four year degree. Psychology is more than how your brain works: psychology provides insight into how people think, feel, and interact with each other and helps us apply that knowledge to various spheres of human activity. Employment possibilities include careers in counseling, social services, personnel, marketing and teaching. You’ll also be prepared for graduate work in experimental and clinical psychology and related areas, such as special education, social work, business, communications, law school and the healthcare field. What you'll learn; Human development and relations, Workplace psychology, Memory and learning, Brain functions, Human sexuality, Social influence, Abnormal behavior, Therapy methods. Earning your Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree with a focus in psychology will provide you with the credits you need to transfer to leading four year institutions for more in-depth study. The AAOT offers you the flexibility to choose courses that interest you while meeting university lower division general education requirements.

Career Path

Graduate career path includes Mental Health Technician, Psychiatric Aide, Crisis Hotline Operator, Social Services Assistant, Behavioral Health Assistant, Case Management Aide, Rehabilitation Support Technician, Substance Abuse Program Assistant, Residential Counselor Assistant, Youth Program Facilitator, Psychology Research Assistant (Entry-Level), Human Services Assistant, Early Intervention Assistant, Special Needs Classroom Aide, Career Services Assistant, Community Outreach Worker, Correctional Program Assistant, Victim Advocate Assistant, Elder Care Program Assistant, Nonprofit Program Assistant (Mental Health or Advocacy Focus).