Dec 03, 2024

2024 - 2025 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog

Psychology Transfer Major, AA

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges

Psychology is the scientific study of the mental processes and behaviors of humans and animals. The transfer major in Psychology has been designed to provide a broad education with an emphasis in general, social, and developmental psychology, the social sciences, and liberal arts/humanities. This program is for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution with a major in Psychology.

Transfer Institutions: Iowa State University, State University of Iowa, Northern Iowa University, Clarke University, Mount Mercy University, St. Ambrose University, University of Dubuque, and Upper Iowa University. Some of these institutions may have additional requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Psychology Transfer Major program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of psychological concepts, principles, domains, and applications.
Utilize scientific reasoning to analyze and interpret basic psychological research.
Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving.
Apply values and ethical standards that build community and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate effective writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Apply psychological principles to enhance professional, group, and personal growth.

Plan of Study

Discipline Requirements

Take the following courses:

Discipline relevant courses required for Transfer Major.

PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
PSY 251 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 156 - Statistics Credit(s): 3.00
BIO 114 - General Biology IA Credit(s): 4.00
(BIO-105 or BIO-163 should be taken if transferring to Iowa State University.)
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3.00
(Student should take both PHI-101 and PHI-105 for transfer for Iowa State University. One of these will count as an elective. Please see your advisor.)

General Education Requirements

Communications (9 credits required)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits required)

Select a Literature course (3 credits)

LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3.00
LIT 111 - American Literature Since Mid-1800s Credit(s): 3.00
LIT 130 - African American Literature Credit(s): 3.00
LIT 135 - Film as Literature Credit(s): 3.00
LIT 185 - Contemporary Literature Credit(s): 3.00

Select a Fine Arts course (3 credits)

ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3.00
COM 140 - Introduction to Mass Media Credit(s): 3.00
DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3.00
DRA 110 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 135 - Humanities of the Early World Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 136 - Humanities of the Renaissance Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 137 - Humanities of the Modern World Credit(s): 3.00
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3.00

Cultural Historical Perspectives (6 credits required)

Select a Western Perspectives course (3 credits)

HIS 117 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval Credit(s): 3.00
HIS 118 - Western Civilization II: Early Modern Credit(s): 3.00
HIS 119 - Western Civilization III: The Modern Period Credit(s): 3.00
HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877 Credit(s): 3.00
HIS 152 - U.S. History since 1877 Credit(s): 3.00

Select a Language or Intercultural Perspectives course (3 credits)

ANT 105 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3.00
ASL 141 - American Sign Language I Credit(s): 4.00
CLS 150 - Latin American History and Culture Credit(s): 3.00
FL_-__ Foreign Language course Credit(s): 3.00 - 4.00
GEO 121 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3.00
GLS 100 - Contemporary World Issues Credit(s): 3.00
GLS 120 - Education Experience Abroad Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00
HIS 211 - Modern Asian History Credit(s): 3.00
HIS 231 - Contemporary World Affairs Credit(s): 3.00
SPC 120 - Intercultural Communications Credit(s): 3.00

Social Sciences (3 credits required)

Select an Economics or Political Science course (3 credits)

ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
POL 111 - American National Government Credit(s): 3.00

Mathematics and Natural Sciences (4 credits required)

Math requirements are met through the discipline requirements for the Psychology Transfer Major.

CHM-122 or PHY-162 is recommended for the Psychology Transfer Major. CHM-122 is recommended for students transferring to State University of Iowa.

Select a Physical Sciences course (4 credits)

CHM-122 or PHY-162 is recommended for the Psychology Transfer Major.

CHM-122 is recommended for students transferring to the State University of Iowa.

CHM 122 - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit(s): 4.00
CHM 165 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4.00
CHM 166 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 5.00
ENV 111 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 4.00
ENV 139 - Energy and the Environment Credit(s): 4.00
PHS 120 - Exploring Physical Science Credit(s): 4.00
PHS 152 - Astronomy Credit(s): 4.00
PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather and Climate Credit(s): 4.00
PHS 172 - Physical Geology Credit(s): 4.00
PHY 110 - Survey of Physics I Credit(s): 3.00
PHY 162 - College Physics I Credit(s): 4.00
PHY 212 - Classical Physics I Credit(s): 5.00

Computer Skills (3 credits required)

Students may choose to demonstrate computer skills proficiency by exam and complete an elective in lieu of a computer skills course.

Select a Computer Skills course (3 credits)

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00
CSC 116 - Information Computing Credit(s): 3.00

Electives (up to 12 credits required)

Additional math or science is recommended for students intending to transfer.

Students choose electives according to their needs and interests and the requirements of their intended transfer college to complete the 62 credit hours required of an Associate of Arts degree. While electives generally are chosen from any Arts and Science course numbered above 100, a maximum of 4 credit hours in SDV courses and 16 credit hours in career technical courses may be applied toward an AA.

Psychology Transfer Major, AA: 62 credits total

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