Jun 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Preliminary Online Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Preliminary Online Catalog

Psychology, A.A.


Dr. Michael Libertazzo Psychology Program

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Program Description


Option offered through Liberal Arts

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This program is for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Psychology.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  • Relate psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues;
  • Evaluate evidence and ethical issues relating to psychology; 
  • Examine the complexity of sociocultural and global diversity;
  • Analyze major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;
  • Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
  • Solve problems related to behavior and mental processes by utilizing critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach;
  • Illustrate information literacy by utilizing multiple media sources and technology, and by communicating effectively in a variety of formats.

After UCNJ


Graduates can transfer to a four-year degree program majoring in the Social Sciences or Liberal Arts, or other areas of interest and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/ articulation agreements UCNJ has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.

Recommended Sequence


First Year


Second Year


Fall Semester


Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester


Semester Total: 12

Total Program Credits: 60


Math - Recommended: MAT 127  

​​​​​​​Gen Ed Diversity Requirement - Recommended: SOC 206  

* Liberal Arts Elective - Recommended: PSY 200 Level Course 3 credit hours

**Liberal Arts Elective - Recommended: SOC 200 Level Course 3 credit hours

Milestone Courses


The milestones (in bold) identify critical courses for timely progress and the semester in which the course should be completed for on-time graduation.  Milestone course grades < 2.0 should be discussed with an advisor.

Career and Transfer Information