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Begin your Psychology or Sociology Major at Black Hawk College

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No matter what your focus area, faculty and advisors work with you to create a transfer plan to the school of your choice.

Areas of Focus

BHC students transfer into psychology and sociology majors to complete a bachelor’s degree. Here are a few sample transfer plans:

Psychology (PDF)
Social Work (PDF)
Sociology (PDF)

Where do you want to transfer?

If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.

Department Highlights

Non-Majors Welcome

We offer a wide range of interesting electives, including Psychology of Women, Deviant Behavior and other classes that span multiple disciplines. Psychology and sociology courses not only meet your general education requirements but also help you develop a better understanding of yourself and the relationships you have with other people in society.

Student Clubs and Events

Faculty serve as advisors for psychology and sociology-related clubs, which offer students opportunities for field trip and campus events:

  • Supply drive for homeless women and children
  • Psi Beta – Psychology honor society
  • Midwest Psychology Association – Yearly conference in Chicago for students interested in psychology at senior institutions
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Social Gaming Club

Associate Degree Information

If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

Program Name Award Credits
Associate in Arts AA Degree 60
Associate in Science AS Degree 60

 

Department Faculty

The Psychology and Sociology Department faculty have degrees from some of the best universities in the country and bring their experience and education to the classroom to provide a rigorous and challenging environment for learning.

Brigette Dorrance, Ph.D. 
Department Chair & Professor, Psychology 
309-796-5414 
QC Building 1, Room 435
Krisann Bergo, M.A.
Associate Professor,
Sociology
309-796-5425
QC Building 1, Room 155
Traci Davis, PSY.D. 
Professor, Psychology/Sociology 
309-796-5408 
QC Building 1, Room 152 
Merriam Jolly, M.A.
Assistant Professor,  Sociology
309-796-5436
QC Building 1, Room 431-B
Sarah Nelson, M.A. 
Associate Professor,
Psychology 
309-796-5419 
QC Building 1, Room 430
Michael Staub, M.S. 
Associate Professor, Psychology 
309-796-5438 
QC Building 1, Room 357

“The professors do a wonderful job teaching you material and want the best for you. It is very affordable and you would be taking some of the same classes at a four-year college that Black Hawk College offers at a lower cost.”

Ty Lewis

More to Explore

Contact Psychology and Sociology

Department Chair
Dr. Brigette Dorrance

Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 451
dorranceb@840339.com