Associate in Arts -- Psychology Concentration

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2027

Program Description

Is designed to provide two academic years of college study for transfer to a four-year university or upper-division college toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. The AA is comprised of two main areas: general education requirements (39-43 credit hours) and electives until the student meets the 60-credit-hour threshold. Many students choose courses from an area of concentration that interests them. Students are advised to work with a Success Coach to identify transfer universities to match program specifics.

Established in 1980

CIP: 24-0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    • (193033 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree

60 Weeks ( 2250.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,700.00
Books$2,000.00
Fees$840.00
Total Cost$11,540.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED certification Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete the FAFSA (financial aid form) (if applicable).

Entry Requirements:

  • Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Other - Meet one of several placement measures

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Associate in Arts -- Psychology Concentration

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2027

Program Description

Is designed to provide two academic years of college study for transfer to a four-year university or upper-division college toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. The AA is comprised of two main areas: general education requirements (39-43 credit hours) and electives until the student meets the 60-credit-hour threshold. Many students choose courses from an area of concentration that interests them. Students are advised to work with a Success Coach to identify transfer universities to match program specifics.

Established in 1980

CIP: 24-0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    • (193033 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree

60 Weeks ( 2250.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$8,700.00
Books$2,000.00
Fees$840.00
Total Cost$11,540.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED certification Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete the FAFSA (financial aid form) (if applicable).

Entry Requirements:

  • Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Other - Meet one of several placement measures

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction