Gulf Coast State College | Psychology Option, AA

Program Snapshot

Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)

Total Credit Hours60

Average Time to Complete2 yrs.

Academic PathwaySocial, Behavioral, Education

AdvisorMelanie Deckert Pelton, EdD
Assistant Professor
850.769.1551 ext. 2825
mpelton@gulfcoast.edu

AdvisorDaniel Hudson, MDV
Associate Professor
850.769.1551, ext. 2833
dhudson@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantMs. Jody Walton
210 Social Science Building
850.872.3825
jwalton1@gulfcoast.edu

M. Pelton faculty page

D. Hudson faculty page

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Psychology, AA

Does the Study of How People Think, Feel, and Behave Interest You?

Gulf Coast State College's Psychology Option, Liberal Arts AA degree is a perfect fit for you if you are interested in understanding the behavior and mental processes of those around you. Our Psychology transfer track program is designed to provide you with broad exposure to different psychological subject areas, including general psychology, developmental psychology, human relations and selected topics in psychology, such as The Psychology of Superheros or The Positive Psychology of Pop Music.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), the median pay for psychologists in 2020 was $82,180.00 per year (Ph.D. education level). Jobs for trained psychologists are expected to increase by 3% from 2019 to 2029. The OOH lists the median pay in 2020 for school and career counselors was $58,120 per year (master’s degree education level).

Ranked 7th out of the 10 best college majors by The Princeton Review, an undergraduate degree in psychology is obviously popular, and opens the doors of many different career paths, both inside and outside the field. Whatever profession you choose to pursue, Gulf Coast State College's Psychology AA university transfer track is your first step toward reaching your goals.

Psychology Course Requirements

Communications Area

ENC1101, English I & II

Humanities Area

Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature

Mathematics Area

Select 6 hours from a list of Math Classes

Natural Sciences Area

Physical Science
Biology or Biology for Science Majors I

Social Sciences Area

Psychology
History
American National Government or State and Local Government

Major Courses

Select from a list of Courses
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with Psychology Associate of Arts?

In this field, people find careers as:

Clinical Psychologists
Cognitive and Perceptual Psychologists
Community Psychologists
Counseling Psychologists
Developmental Psychologists
Educational Psychologists

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Florida State University
Florida A&M University
University of Florida
University of West Florida

Meet Kori, GCSC Alumna / Behavioral Psychology Major at FSU

"The material made me go into deep thought about who I am as a person, and what matters most in my life. " – Gulf Coast State College Alumna, Associate in Arts

Who is Eligible for the Psychology Program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.