Psychology
A flexible psychology program that works around your schedule
Alfred University, in collaboration with SUNY Corning, is offering a Bachelor’s Degree completion program in Psychology with classes primarily on the SUNY Corning campus. This program is designed for students who are unable to attend traditional residential college due to everyday life circumstances such as work, family or the inability to relocate. In Alfred University's Psychology program, you'll learn about the many intricacies of human behavior, develop self-discovery skills and learn to think critically about yourself and others.
Major
Minor
Actual courses and sequence are subject to change.
- PSYC 221 Psychological Methods & Statistics I
- PSYC 222 Psychological Methods & Statistics II
- PSYC 251 Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification
- PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
- PSYC 282 Social Psychology
- PSYC 310 Professional Preparation in Psychology
- PSYC 322 Health Psychology
- PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
- PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
- PSYC 477 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
- PSYC 485 Practicum
- PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives (to satisfy Alfred University’s General Education requirements)
Total Credits - 62
- Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences from SUNY Corning completed by the end of the semester preceding enrollment in the AU degree completion program
- Major sequence in psychology from SUNY Corning
- Minimum grade of C in all psychology courses that count towards the major
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.0
- Personal statement
- College transcript for every institution attended and degree level
- Letter of recommendation, preferably from an advisor or faculty member
- Program Interview coordinated through Alfred University
The Alfred University / SUNY Corning partnership offers a unique pathway for students unable to attend traditional residential college to take a broad range of courses providing comprehensive exposure to the discipline of psychology.
The undergraduate psychology degree prepares students for entry level jobs in human services, human resources, business, and research. It also prepares students for graduate studies, which are essential for advancement in many careers within psychology. Professions well-suited for psychology majors typically involve people skills, analytical skills, writing skills, and research skills. A psychology degree allows students to pursue careers in a variety of fields. Examples include human services (counseling, social work), business (human resources, sales, marketing), criminal justice (probation officer, corrections officer), health, recreation and education (rehabilitation counselor, teacher).