Psychology Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway

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After completing the Human and Public Services - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Psychology Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Clarke University, Iowa Wesleyan University, St. Ambrose University, or Upper Iowa University in order to continue their studies in Psychology and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) #
PHI - 105 Introduction to Ethics (3 s.h.) #
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 102 Introductory Biology (3 s.h.) #
BIO - 103 Introductory Biology Lab (1 s.h.) #
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

PSY - 251 Social Psychology (3 s.h.) #
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Natural Science/Mathematics elective (3 s.h.)
Psychology electives (6 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

Psychology elective (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (9 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 15 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

HIS - 110 Western Civilization I: Ancient to Early Modern (3 s.h.)
HIS - 111 Western Civilization II: Early Modern to Present (3 s.h.)
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
PSY - 241 Abnormal Psychology (3 s.h.)
PSY - 261 Human Sexuality (3 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)
SOC - 115 Social Problems (3 s.h.)
SOC - 120 Marriage and Family (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Psychology transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.