Psychology Transfer Pathway | Kirtland Community College

This pathway prepares students to study psychology at a four-year college or university. Psychology examines the science of human behavior and mental processes. This includes the study of the mind, the brain, and human and animal social interactions. Psychology majors can be successful in a variety of careers both inside and outside the field of psychology. Psychology majors can work in human resources, marketing, education, business, and healthcare. Working as a psychologist, counselor, or therapist will require an advanced degree.

Psychology Transfer Pathway Details

ENG 10303 English Composition I OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (3-4 cr.)

ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)

MTH 12500 Quantitative Reasoning or higher (4 cr.) (Math course should be chosen based on transfer needs. See academic advisor for assistance.)

PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

PSY 20200 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

PSY 20500 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)

PSY 24000 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)

SPE 10500 Public Speaking OR SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.) (Speech course should be chosen based on transfer needs. See academic advisor for assistance.)

SOC 10100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)

Total core pathway credit hours: 28-29

The student will then select additional electives to reach a minimum of 60 credit hours in consultation with an advisor and the desired transfer college/university.

Humanities:

HUM 20500 The Individual and Society (3 cr.)

PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics (3 cr.)

Science:

BIO 10700 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)

BIO 23500 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)

BIO 23600 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)

CHE 10101 General Chemistry I (4 cr.)

CHE 10102 General Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.)

Social Science:

SOC 23500 Racial, Cultural, and Ethnic Diversity (3 cr.)

If the student’s schedule permits, taking available courses during the summer can lessen fall and winter semester course loads.

Fall semester 1 (13-15 credits):

ENG 10303 English Composition I OR ENG 10305 Integrated Composition (3-4 cr.)

PSY 10100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)

Math course (MTH 12500 or higher) (4 cr.)

Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Winter semester 1 (15-17 credits):

ENG 10403 English Composition II (3 cr.)

PSY 20200 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

SOC 10100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)

Science elective (with or without lab) (3-4 cr.)

Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Fall semester 2 (15-18 credits):

PSY 20500 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)

Science elective (with or without lab) (3-4 cr.)

Humanities elective (3 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

Winter semester 2 (15-17 credits):

PSY 24000 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)

SPE 10500 Public Speaking OR SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.)

Humanities elective (3 cr.) (See recommendations above; different subject prefix than first hum. elect.)

Elective course (3-4 cr.) (See recommendations above)

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