Psychology is both a science and a profession. Regardless of your specific career plans, study in Psychology will develop your critical thinking and interpersonal skills and broaden your understanding of research, ethics, and human behavior. Graduate study in this field will further enhance career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
- Counselor or therapist
- Human resource professional
- School psychologist
- Market researcher
- College educator
- Sports psychologist
Find employment in the following sectors:
- Education
- Non-profit organizations
- Government
- Business
- Health
- Research
The American Psychological Association provides additional information on careers and subfields of Psychology.
Furthering Education in Psychology
For additional programs and program information, visit Psychology Schools in Iowa.
Student Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
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Hawkeye Pride Organization: Student organization focused on the LGBTQ+ community and interests, education, and advocacy. The organization is a safe zone open to all LGBTQ+ and ally students.
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Hawkeye Reads: A campus-wide program that seeks to support the College's Institutional Outcomes and increase literacy.
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MAPS (Minds, Actions, People, Society): Special interest club for students interested in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.
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Multicultural Student Organization: A student-led group created to be a platform for students to focus on diversity issues that shape our world.
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Phi Theta Kappa: Academic honor society. You must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. They offer leadership skills, fellowship, and scholarships.
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Student Ambassadors: A group of students who assist the Admissions office with the recruitment of new students and who represent and promote Hawkeye.
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Student Leadership Council: Represents and promotes the common interests and general welfare of the student body.
Students are also encouraged to engage in community volunteering. Visit The Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley for community volunteering opportunities in the Cedar Valley.
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Credits: 62
Courses and course cost calculations are subject to change.
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| Psychology Transfer Courses |
| BIO-105 |
Introductory Biology
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$845.00 |
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This course provides an introduction to living organisms, their diversity, structure and function and how they maintain themselves both during their life cycle and as a species. It is designed to highlight concepts of the biological sciences for the non-biology major.
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| BIO-112 |
General Biology I
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$846.00 |
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This lecture and laboratory course is the first of a two semester sequence designed for students with a specific interest in majoring in the biological sciences or a desire for a more comprehensive undergraduate course in the discipline. The course integrates the basic principles of general biology and focuses on their interrelationships. The major themes addressed include levels of organization, cell structure and metabolism, the genetic basis of life, evolution, diversity and ecological relationships. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lecture topics to enhance the student's understanding of these topics.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
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| BIO-113 |
General Biology II
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$855.00 |
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This lecture and laboratory course is part of a two semester sequence designed for students with a specific interest in majoring in the biological sciences or a desire for a more comprehensive undergraduate course in the discipline. The major focus of this course is on the diversity of life forms, including microbes, protists, the fungi, plants and animals. The course will include the study of their structure and function, evolutionary patterns, ecological relationships and behavior. Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lecture topics to enhance the student's understanding of the lecture concepts.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
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| BIO-163 |
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
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$870.00 |
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An introduction to the principles of human anatomy and physiology beginning with the cellular/biochemical level of organization and progressing through a comprehensive study of organ systems emphasizing homeostasis. This is a one-term transfer level class designed for students entering allied health fields or biological sciences. Each student must enroll for one laboratory section.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
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| BIO-166 |
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
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$840.00 |
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This introductory course provides an overview of basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems. It is designed primarily for the non-professional majors as an introductory course. Laboratory includes microscopy, the study of human anatomy, computer simulations, preserved specimens and the study of physiological processes.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
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| BIO-168 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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$859.00 |
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The first of a two-semester sequence especially designed for students pursuing careers in allied health fields as well as any student desiring an in-depth undergraduate transfer course. The course focuses on the interdependent relationships between the structure and functions of body systems and the ways these parts interact (homeostasis) to insure the survival of the organism. Major topics addressed include levels of organization, the chemistry of life, support/movement, integration/control, and coordination. Coordinated laboratory exercises focus on anatomical knowledge and physiological functions.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
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Statistics
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$630.00 |
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This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.
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| PHI-105 |
Introduction to Ethics
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$630.00 |
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Introduction to Ethics examines contemporary ethical conflicts and provides a grounding in the language, concepts, and traditions of ethics. This course provides students with the intellectual tools to analyze moral dilemmas in the fields they choose to pursue and participate in as members of society.
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| PHI-101 |
Introduction to Philosophy
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$630.00 |
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An investigation of some of the fundamental problems of human existence--human nature, the nature of reality, how and what we know, the existence of God, ethical behavior, justice and freedom. This will be undertaken through readings and discussions of major philosophical schools of thought in Western and non-Western traditions.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Introduction to Psychology
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$630.00 |
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This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.
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Developmental Psychology
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$630.00 |
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This course presents a life span, developmental approach to the study of the developing person that identifies the behavioral dynamics of the physical, cognitive, social and affective domains of development with a view to the impact of family, school and community.
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Social Psychology
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$630.00 |
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Provides an introduction to the study of the interrelationship between the individual and social behavior with emphasis in the areas of social cognition, attribution, attitudes, group behavior, prejudice and discrimination, and interpersonal relationships. Basic psychological and sociological perspectives and research findings will be reviewed to better understand individual and social behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSY-111 and SOC-110 or instructor approval.
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Total Credits 19
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Total Credits 43
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Course Cost Calculation
Resident tuition and fees x course credits + course fee if applicable.
Course calculations are based on 2022–2023 tuition and fees and course fees.
The course cost calculation does not include:
Admissions Requirements