{"id":14,"date":"2026-03-30T21:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:35:12","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/liberalarts.austincc.edu\/psychology\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the ACC Psychology Department<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Psychology Department is to offer a strong educational program that stimulates learning and growth among our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligned with our mission, the goals of the Psychology Program are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide students with an understanding of the psychology discipline as a science and a profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare majors for completion of an Associate degree in psychology or transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Psychology Program is highly committed to the vision of Austin Community College: to be recognized as the <strong>&#8220;preferred gateway to higher education and training and as the catalyst for social equity, economic development, and personal enrichment.&#8221;<\/strong> This vision includes the core values of communication, access, responsiveness, excellence, and stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent with this commitment, the vision of the Psychology Program is to be among the strongest community college programs in the nation, serving as a gateway to higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the following program values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust and Respect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic freedom grounded in mutual respect for all members of our community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Competence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrity and accountability in all professional and academic endeavors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual initiative and creativity in professional and personal growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Appreciation and respect for our multicultural global community and the dignity and worth of every individual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ACC&#8217;s Psychology Study Abroad program combines study in Social Psychology and Psychology of Adjustment. 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