For more information, visit the Dallas College Psychology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The guided pathway in Psychology combines psychology and sociology courses with core courses to complete the associate degree. An Associate of Arts degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers such as a psychometrist/clinician, psychiatric technician, caseworker, mental health technician, and many others. Due to the brain-based direction of psychology it is suggested that you complete a B.S. degree. However, a B.A. will also prepare you for graduate school and/or employment.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Psychology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree with a field of study in Psychology, which will increase your chances of transfer to National American University (NAU) to earn the Bachelor of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.national.edu to view more information about transferring to National American University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to NAU.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching NAU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Psychology.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a required Field of Study course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation * This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at NAU.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a Core course.
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
PSYC 2317 – Statistical Methods in Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.
PSYC 2319 – Social Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to NAU.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at NAU Fall 2022)
Check with your success coach for important deadlines & dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II This is a Core course.
PSYC 2320 – Abnormal Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.
PSYC 2330 – Biological Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree Field of Study in Psychology.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to NAU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
National American University
For questions about the NAU portion of this pathway, please contact Amanda Oppel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at (816) 412-7702 or aoppel@national.edu or the Strategic Partnership Enrollment Services team at (855) 210-5641. It is best to apply to NAU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM STUDIES
QUARTER 1
INT305 – Advanced Critical Thinking (This is a required major core course)
INT315 – Open Source Research (This is a required major core course)
TCT390 – Foundations of Terrorism Studies (This is a required major core course)
SEC340 – Effective Writing for the Security Professional (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 2
INT300 - Fundamentals of Intelligence (This is a required major core course)
PHIL400 – Ethics of Security and Counterterrorism (This is a required major core course)
PRO398 – Fundamentals of a Threat Assessment (This is a required major core course)
TCT396 – Terrorist Techniques (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 3
TCT305 – Media and Terrorism (or other TCT elective course)
TCT395 – Counterterrorism (This is a required major core course)
TCT425 – Religious Extremism (This is a required major core course)
NUC415 – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (This is a required major core course)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 4
TCT420 – Psychology of Fear (or other TCT elective course)
NUC360 – Principles of Grand Strategy (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective of 4.5 quarter Credits)
TCT596DC – Advanced Terrorism Studies (Dual credit course for master's degree)
TCT600DC – Advanced Counterterrorism (Dual credit course for master's degree)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 5
TCT310 – Psychology of Violence (or other TCT elective course)
TCT430 – Ethno-Nationalism Terrorism (OR Any 300+ Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Elective of 4.5 quarter Credit)
TCT525DC – Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis (Dual credit course for master's degree)
TCT595DC – Advanced Counterterrorism Operations (Dual credit course for master's degree)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 90 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 180 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8.27.2021 by National American University)