Psychology Transfer Pathway
Associate of Arts (AA) - 60 credits
About this program
The Psychology Transfer Pathway AA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated psychology bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
Program outcomes
- Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
- Students will demonstrate ethical and social responsibility by recognizing and understanding the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
- Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats (e.g., writing skills, oral communication skills, listening skills, reading skills, computer literacy and information literacy).
- Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis and interpretation.
- Students will use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Students will understand and apply psychological principles to real-world issues.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. More information can be found at
dulangmu.volamdolong.com/accreditation.
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
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10 | Required courses |
16 | Restricted electives in courses |
15 | Restricted electives in MnTC Goal Areas |
19 | Restricted electives in special requirements |
60 | Total |
Psychology - Associate of Arts (AA-P)
Required Courses:
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
PSYC1200 - General Psychology | 3 |
PSYC2900 - Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 |
4 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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MATH1114 - College Algebra | 4 |
MATH1213 - Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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PSYC2220 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSYC2222 - Lifespan Development | 3 |
PSYC2224 - Social Psychology | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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3. Natural Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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7. Human Diversity |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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8. Global Perspective |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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9. Ethical and Civic Responsibility |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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10. People and the Environment |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement |
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7 MnTC Goal 3 Natural Sciences, one lab course required. One Biology (BIOL) course required. |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement |
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3 MnTC Goal 5 History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences other than a Psychology (PSYC) course. |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement |
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9 MnTC Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts from three different areas. One Philosophy (PHIL) course required. |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 13 credits
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
PSYC1200 - General Psychology | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
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MnTC Goal 3 Natural Sciences, one lab course required. One Biology (BIOL) course required. | 4 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
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MnTC Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts from three different areas. One Philosophy (PHIL) course required. | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
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3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
PSYC2220 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSYC2222 - Lifespan Development | 3 |
PSYC2224 - Social Psychology | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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3. Natural Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
8. Global Perspective |
2nd Fall Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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4 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
MATH1114 - College Algebra | 4 |
MATH1213 - Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
7. Human Diversity |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
10. People and the Environment |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
MnTC Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts from three different areas. One Philosophy (PHIL) course required. | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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PSYC2900 - Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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9. Ethical and Civic Responsibility |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
MnTC Goal 3 Natural Sciences, one lab course required. One Biology (BIOL) course required. | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
MnTC Goal 5 History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences other than a Psychology (PSYC) course. | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
MnTC Goal 6 The Humanities and Fine Arts from three different areas. One Philosophy (PHIL) course required. | 3 |