Psychology

Program overview

Understand what drives human behavior

This associate degree introduces core psychological theories and human behavior concepts while preparing you to transfer to a four-year program or enter entry-level roles in social and human services.

You’ll explore how people think, learn and interact through courses in areas like developmental psychology, social psychology and mental health. Along the way, you’ll build critical thinking, communication and research skills that apply across a wide range of careers, from counseling and social work to business, healthcare and education.

Designed for flexibility and affordability, this program gives you a clear, transferable pathway to continue your education while keeping your options open. Whether your goal is to earn a bachelor’s degree or begin working in a people-focused field, you’ll graduate with a strong academic foundation and a better understanding of what drives human behavior.

Program details

University transfer

Our transfer agreements with other colleges and universities help you move smoothly – and affordably – from an associate degree to a baccalaureate program. View our full list of university transfer partners at starkstate.edu/transfer.

Psychology transfer partners

• Ashland University – pathway
• Baldwin Wallace University – pathway
• Bluffton University – pathway
• Capital University – pathway
• Defiance College – pathway
• Hiram College – pathway
• Malone University – pathway
• Muskingum University – pathway
• Ohio Dominican University – pathway
• Ohio Wesleyan University – pathway
• Tiffin University – pathway
• University of Akron – pathway
• University of Mount Union – pathway
• Ursuline College – pathway
• Walsh University

Ohio Guided Transfer Pathways (OGTPs)

The Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTPs) are designed to provide a clear path to degree completion for students pursuing associate degrees who plan to transfer to an Ohio public university to complete their bachelor’s degree. 

• AA psychology

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