2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Aug 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

Psychology (AA)


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The Associate of Arts in Psychology is a 60-credit (2 year) degree, professional development program within the general field of Human Sciences, which encompasses the disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology. The program vision is to develop in its students an understanding of the broader sociocultural and historical forces that create human need and entry-level professional skills to positively impact the lives of others in our communities. Students interested in Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - Community (MHRT/C) Certificate, should refer to the Human Services (AA, On campus or online)  .

The Psychoogy (AA) degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program requirements with a minimum grade of C for all core courses and the fulfillment of the University of Maine at Fort Kent graduation requirements.

 

Psychology AA Program Details  

Distribution of credits


Core Courses 15 credits
Major-Specific General Education Courses1 6 credits
Remaining General Education1 22 credits
Free Electives to reach 60 credits 17 credits2

1The “Major-Specific General Education Courses” together with the “Remaining General Education Courses”, fulfill UMFK’s General Education requirement.

2Actual total remaining for Free Electives may be different based on student selections.

Core Courses


All core courses much be passed with a minimum grade of C.

Major-Specific General Education


These courses are required for this major and also fulfill General Education requirements. Minimum grade of C is required for these courses.

Remaining General Education


Refer to the General Education (All Associates Degrees)  list for details.

Typical Course Sequence


This may vary based on student selections.

Fall Semester Freshman Year


Spring Semester Freshman Year


Fall Semester Sophomore Year


Spring Semester Sophomore Year


  • Upper Level Psychology 6 credits
  • General Electives 10 credits

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