Associate of Science Transfer - Psychology
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Associate of Science Transfer - Psychology
Major Transfer Map: 90 credits. Advising Guide
The Associate of Science Transfer in Psychology offers a streamlined path for CGCC students to gain credits and transfer seamlessly to a participating Oregon university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This map is beneficial for students who know they want to transfer in Psychology, but who may be unsure of their intended transfer destination. Students should work with their advisor to choose the best path for their goals, and to ensure they fulfill the necessary requirements. Students who are certain of both their major and their intended transfer destination should consult an advisor for information on an existing specific articulation agreement or degree map that will prescribe their course requirements.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the this degree will be able to:
- Describe psychology’s major subfields.
- Express ideas that accurately reflect basic psychological concepts and principles.
- Demonstrate operational competence in critical thinking and problem solving.
- Exemplify communication and interpersonal skills (empathy, compassion, understanding relationships, and conflict resolution).
- Describe the roles of nature vs nurture in human behavioral context.
Prerequisites
- MTH 65 Beginning Algebra or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits) or equivalent placement
- WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or equivalent placement
Program Map
Sequence shown is a recommended plan for full-time enrollment. Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Students must meet with an academic advisor to map their specific degree plan.
Use Psychology MTM Electives to balance variable credits in General Education electives. Students will need to average 15 credits per term to reach the 90 required credits.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYE 100 College Planning and Survival Skills | 4 credits |
| WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credits |
| General Education Electives - Arts & Letters1 | 3-4 credits |
| Psychology MTM Electives4 | 3-4 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
1 Choose any Arts & Letters course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 201Z Introduction to Psychology I | 4 credits |
| WR 122Z Composition II | 4 credits |
| General Education - Social Sciences2 | 3-4 credits |
| Psychology MTM Electives4 | 3-4 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
2 Choose any Social Science course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 202Z Introduction to Psychology II | 4 credits |
| COMM 111Z Public Speaking | 4 credit |
| General Education - Arts & Letters1 | 3-4 credits |
| Psychology MTM Elective4 | 3-4 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
1 Choose any Arts & Letters course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 215 Lifespan Development | 4 credits |
| MTH 105Z Math in Society (or higher) | 4 credits |
| Psychology MTM Elective4 | 7 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| STAT 243Z Elementary Statistics I | 4 credits |
| General Education Electives - Biological Sciences3 | 4-5 credit |
| Psychology MTM Elective4 | 6-7 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
3 General Education Electives - Biological Sciences
- BI 101 Biology
- BI 121 & 122 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- BI 141 Habitats: Life of the Forest
- BI 142 Habitats: Marine Biology
- BI 143 Habitats: Fresh Water Biology
- BI 221Z Principles of Biology I: Cells
- BI 231Z, BI 232Z & BI 233Z Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II, & III
- BI 234 Microbiology
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education - Social Sciences2 | 3-4 credits |
| General Education - Biological Sciences3 | 4-5 credit |
| Psychology MTM Elective4 | 6-8 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
2 Choose any Social Science course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
3 General Education Electives - Biological Science
- BI 101 Biology
- BI 121 & 122 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- BI 141 Habitats: Life of the Forest
- BI 142 Habitats: Marine Biology
- BI 143 Habitats: Fresh Water Biology
- BI 221Z Principles of Biology I: Cells
- BI 231Z, BI 232Z & BI 233Z Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II, & III
- BI 234 Microbiology
4 Choose any course from the General Education designation list. May not repeat courses required elsewhere in degree. Work with an advisor to identify best choices for transfer to the university or field of your choice.
| Credit Summary | |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Credits |
| Psychology (PSY) | 12 |
| Psychology MTM Electives | 28-34 |
| First Year Experience (FYE) | 4 |
| Mathematics/Statistics (MTH/STAT) | 8 |
| Writing (WR) | 8 |
| Communications (COMM) | 4 |
| General Education Electives - Arts & Letters | 6-8 |
| General Education Electives - Social Sciences | 6-8 |
| General Education Electives - Natural Sciences | 8-10 |