Associate in Psychology

Obtaining an associate's degree in psychology is an important step to becoming a qualified psychologist. Individuals undertaking this degree will be given a broad base of understanding of psychological principals, methods, and theories by studying courses in development, memory, learning, cognitive reasoning, and behavior. With an associate's degree in psychology you will be poised to focus on a specific course of study. Although you are limited in your career options with just this degree, if you decide to go further you can anticipate earning up to $80,000 a year as a psychologist.