Psychology
- AS - Transfer Program
- Department of Psychology
A great start on a bachelor’s degree in psychology and any career you set your mind to
It’s not surprising that psychology is one of the top 3 majors at the undergraduate level. It offers a wide variety of career paths, especially if you are planning on graduate school. Psychologists play key roles in government and industry. Some teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. Some offer therapy or counseling. Some work in the educational system. Psychologists also work in sports, marketing, management, and more.
MCC’s Associate Degree in Psychology puts you on track for majors and careers in:
- Clinical Psychology
- Human Resources
- Art or Music Therapy
- Marketing Research
- Communications
- Sports Psychology
You’ll earn credits that put you in junior standing at SUNY colleges and universities—and many other respected public and private schools
Students at MCC who earn an A.S. degree in psychology are ready to move on to a four-year school to complete their bachelor’s degree. After that, they may opt to enter the workforce or continue on in graduate school.
If you plan to transfer to a SUNY four-year college or university, you will have met the requirements for junior standing in a psychology major. Your studies at MCC will include developmental, social, and abnormal psychology, plus research methodology. Additional courses in humanities, writing, natural sciences, and statistics will sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills.
MCC graduates have continued their education at many excellent four-year schools, including:
- SUNY
- Brockport
- Geneseo
- Fredonia
- University at Buffalo
- Cornell University
- University of Rochester
- St. John Fisher College
- Nazareth College
- Syracuse University
Get in touch with Monroe Community College's admissions office to learn more about the opportunities you can create with an associate degree in psychology. Contact us at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.
PSYCHOLOGY
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department:Psychology
School(s): Social Sciences & Global Studies
MCC Program Code: PC01
Description
The Psychology A.S. degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university and to earn a Baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related area by providing foundational courses that parallel the first two years of a four-year program. Introduction to psychological science, statistics, and research methods lay a foundation for courses in areas such as developmental psychology, social psychology, and psychopathology. Students will broaden their education by taking additional courses in psychology and other social sciences, writing, humanities, and natural sciences. Students who transfer to a SUNY four-year institution will have met the requirements for junior standing in the psychology major.
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Compare and contrast contemporary theories in psychology.
2.Identify the biological and cognitive correlates of behavior and mental processes.
3.Analyze fundamental concepts in human physical, cognitive, social, or emotional development.
4.Apply basic research methods to psychological questions.
5.Critically evaluate arguments related to psychological questions and information.
6.Analyze ethical issues in the field of psychology.
7.Analyze the influence of sociocultural factors including race, class, and gender on individuals’ thoughts and actions.
8.Assess the interaction between psychology as a science (e.g., in research) and the professional practice of psychology (e.g., in clinical or organizational settings).
9.Use APA writing style to communicate psychological information effectively.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
- Minimum English placment of TRS 200
- Minimum Mathematics Placement of Level 4
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER: |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| HED 116 - Issues in Child Development and Health OR HED 115 - Death and Dying OR HED 130 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness OR HED 207 - Emotional Wellness OR HED 209 - Drugs and Behavior OR HED 210 - Integrative Health and Behavior Change Methods OR HED 212 - Women's Health and Wellness OR HEG 215 - Global Health and Culture OR PEC 250 - Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER: | |
| MTH 162 Statistics for the Social Sciences* OR MTH 160 Statistics I and MTH 163 Statistics I Extended Topics OR MTH 160 Statistics I and MTH 161 Statistics II | 4-6 |
| PSY 108 Fundamentals of APA Style (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
| PSY 201 Developmental Psychology – Child OR PSY 202 Developmental Psychology – Adolescence OR PSY 212 Developmental Psychology – Lifespan | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE** | 4 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE - ANY PSY course OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 15-17 |
| THIRD SEMESTER: | |
| PSY 205 Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE *** | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER: | |
| PSY 220 Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE - ANY PSY course OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-62 |
** Recommend BIO 132 and BIO 133
*** Recommend PHL 103
Revised 5/16/2023