Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

Psychology

  • Learn how people think and behave.
  • Explore real-life applications.
  • Prepare for future opportunities in counseling, social work, and business.

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Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.

Quick Look

  • Plan: Psychology, Associate in Arts DTA
  • Units: 90
  • Funding available: Yes
  • International student eligible: Yes

Career Opportunities Include

  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
  • School Psychologists
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Registered Nurses
  • Human Resources Specialists
  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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Build Skills in Research and Human Behavior

South Seattle College’s Psychology pathway meets Associate in Arts degree requirements and prepares you to transfer at the junior level to a four‑year university. You’ll study the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social bases of behavior while exploring how experiences shape family, education, work, and play. This pathway opens doors to careers in counseling, business, marketing, social work, and graduate study in psychology or related fields.

College Transfer

Take your freshman and sophomore classes at South Seattle for a fraction of the cost, earn your associate transfer degree, and then transfer to a four-year university or college to complete your bachelor’s degree! Learn about the process, agreements, and more.

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