Psychology Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Psychology, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Credits
PSYCH 1100	General Psychology	3
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Gen Ed	Humanities 1	3
Gen Ed	Contemporary Life Skills	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
PSYCH 2280	Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences	3
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology course)	3
Gen Ed	Life Science	3-4
Gen Ed	Fine Arts	3
	Credits	15-16
Third Semester
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences (not Psychology) 2	3
PSYCH 2285	Behavioral Research Methods	4
Gen Ed	Physical Science (with Lab if Life Science course did not have one)	3-4
Gen Ed	Global Multicultural Studies	3
Elective	Psychology Elective or Other Course of Interest 3	3
	Credits	16-17
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Human Relations	3
Elective	Elective	3
Elective	Elective	3
Elective	Elective	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	61-63

¹

PHILO 1100 Introduction to Philosophy, PHILO 1110 Ethics, PHILO 1120 Logic, PHILO 1125 Critical Thinking or other philosophy course are recommended.

²

Suggested ANTHR 1100 Cultural Anthropology (fulfills Human Relations and Global/Multicultural Studies, in addition to Social and Behavioral Sciences requirements.)

³

Take PSYCH 2280 Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences if a developmental math was taken in Semester 2. An additional college-level MATH course is recommended if PSYCH 2280 Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences was already taken.

Program Milestones

First Semester

• Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
• Take Math Placement Test and begin developmental math sequence, if necessary
• Start attending Psi Beta, Psychology Research Group, and/or Endowment for Future Generations
• Investigate study abroad opportunities
• Register for and attend the Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology (if spring semester)

Second Semester

• If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
• Become more involved with clubs (consider running for an officer position)
• Participate in community service (for example with EFG or Psi Beta)
• Consider enrolling in Honors courses if you meet the qualifications
• Work on at least one specific project in Research Group
• Meet with a full-time faculty member in psychology
• Start researching transfer schools, including scholarships and application process
• Register for and attend the Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology (if spring semester)

Third Semester

• Continue work with Psi Beta and Research Group
• Write a first draft of a vita
• Meet with transfer schools of interest
• Begin preparing transfer applications
• Register for and attend the Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology (if spring semester); Consider a student poster presentation

Fourth Semester

• Continue work with Psi Beta and Research Group
• Identify faculty to write letters of recommendation
• Research scholarship opportunities
• Register for and attend the Midwest Institute for Students and Teachers of Psychology (if spring semester); Consider a student poster presentation

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.