Associate in Arts - Psychology Transfer Pathway

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Program Code: AA.40491

This degree program is designed to allow you to complete required general education courses and introductory psychology courses for your intended program of study at a college or university. The transfer program is intended for students seeking to complete a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology. It is important to consult with a Student Success Advisor on proper course selections to align with your ultimate transfer or career goals. Fulfilling the required thirty credit (30) core courses may meet the requirements for the MTA (Michigan Transfer Agreement) articulation agreement.

Program Requirements Meeting the Michigan Transfer Agreement

Students wishing to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) must successfully complete at least 30 credits of MTA approved courses with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) or better in each course. Students are encouraged to consult with a Student Success Advisor about course selection based on transfer destination.

English Composition

ENG - Any approved College Composition I Course
ENG - Any approved College Composition II Course

Note: ENG 111 College Composition I and ENG 112 College Composition II are recommended.

Humanities

Any COM course from the MTA Approved List
Additional Humanities elective from the MTA Approved List

Note: COM 112W Public Speaking is recommended. Humanities courses must be from two different subjects.

Social Sciences

PSY 211W Introduction to Psychology
Foundational Civics - Any Political Science course POL 232W or below, or any History course HIS 237W or below

Note: POL 105W American Politics with Project or HIS 237W History of Michigan with Project are recommended because they fulfill both the foundational civics and the civic engagement graduation requirement. Social Science courses must be from two different subjects.

Natural Sciences

Any Natural Science course with lab from the MTA Approved List
Any Natural Science course with or without lab from the MTA Approved List

Note: BIO 111W Principles of Biology is recommended as the lab course. Natural Science courses must be from two different subjects.

Mathematics

MTH - Any Mathematics course from the MTA Approved List

Note: MTH 209W Statistics is recommended.

Additional Degree Requirements

Civic Engagement

Any Civic Engagement option from approved list below

Approved options are:

A course that includes the civic engagement project in its outcome and objectives - These courses are POL 105W , HIS 237W , IHU 120W /SSI 120W , IHU 240W /SSI 240W , or JRN 111W .

A Civic Engagement project (1 credit) - A faculty member must supervise this project, either as a project tied to a course, or as individualized instruction.

A designated Service Learning course across the curriculum - SL will appear after the course designation.

POL 105W and HIS 237W will satisfy both the Foundational Civics and Civic Engagement graduation requirements.

Lifelong Wellness

Complete a minimum of 2 credits in any set of Lifelong Wellness course options from approved list on Associate in Arts Degree - AA

Note: LW 221W - Fitness and Wellness is recommended.

Major Courses

Psychology transfer students are required to take the following psychology courses at Delta College. Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in PSY 211W Introduction to Psychology before taking psychology major courses.

PSY 227W - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
PSY 241W - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 251W - Social Psychology Credits: 3

Additional Electives

Additional electives as needed to earn the 62 credit hours required for an Associate in Arts Degree. Elective courses may be taken from psychology or other disciplines. Consult with a Student Success Advisor about additional psychology course selections based on your transfer destination.

PSY 223W - Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 225W - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 230W - Psychology of Substance Abuse Credits: 3
PSY 231W - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
PSY 235W - Adult Development Credits: 3
PSY 290-299 - Special Projects in Psychology Credits:
PSY 300W - Interviewing, Counseling, and the Helping Relationship Credits: 3

Total Credits: 62

Notations

A. Students wishing to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement must successfully complete at least 30 credits of MTA approved courses, with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) or better in each course.

B. POL 105W and HIS 237W will satisfy both the Foundational Civics and Civic Engagement graduation requirements.

C. Students with special considerations for exercise should reach out to the course instructor, program coordinator, and/or Office of Disability Resources for exercise accommodations when appropriate. The Lifelong Wellness Activity (LWA) 1 credit class can be waived with a full season of intercollegiate athletics validated by the Athletic Director.