Psychology Transfer Pathway AA - 60 credits (Fall 2020) ***REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY***

Program Description Required Courses The Psychology Transfer Pathway AA MnTC offers students a powerful option: the Course Course Title Credits Goal Term opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts Area degree with course credits that directly FYE 1000 First Year Experience 1 transfer to designated psychology PSYC 1120 General Psychology 3 5,7 PSYC 1135 Lifespan Developmental bachelor’s degree programs at 3 5,7 State universities. The curriculum has been or Psychology PSYC 1140 Abnormal Psychology 5,7 specifically designed so that students or completing this pathway degree and PSYC 2145 Social Psychology 5,7 transferring to one of the seven Minnesota PSYC 2165 Statistics for Psychology 4 5 State universities enter the university with PSYC Any additional PSYC 3 5 junior-year status. All courses in the course Transfer Pathway associate degree will ENGL 1106 College Composition I 3 1 directly transfer and apply to the designated ENGL 1109 College Composition II 3 1 bachelor’s degree programs in a related COMM 1100 Introduction to 1 field. or Communication 3

Universities within the Minnesota State COMM 1105 Interpersonal 1 system include ; Communication Metropolitan State University; Minnesota MATH 2210 General Statistics (3 cr) State University, Mankato; Minnesota State or University, Moorhead; Southwest State MATH 1100 College Algebra (4 cr) 3-4 4 University; St. Cloud State University; and or higher . HPER HPER course(s) 2 Goal Area 3: Natural 6-8 3 Sciences – two courses Goal Area 5: History, 3 5 Social, and Behavioral Sciences – non-PSYC course Goal Area 6: Humanities 9 6 and Fine Arts – three courses (must include a literature course) Unrestricted Electives 12-14 (Courses satisfying goal areas 8, 9, & 10 if not completed above) Total Credits 60 Courses may require a prerequisite

Psychology Transfer Pathway AA - 60 credits (Fall 2020) ***REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY***

Program Outcomes A student completing College’s Minnesota State Transfer Pathway in Psychology (AA) and transferring into a designated bachelor’s program in psychology at a Minnesota State university will have junior standing and may complete the bachelor’s degree within an additional 60 credits. This transfer pathway degree will transfer to the following designated baccalaureate degree majors:

At Bemidji State University: At Southwest State University: Psychology, BA/BS Psychology, BA

At Metropolitan State University: At St. Cloud State University: Psychology, BA Psychology, BA

Community Psychology, BS At Minnesota State, Mankato:

Psychology, BS At Winona State University:

At Minnesota State, Moorhead: Psychology, BA – Options A & B

Psychology, BA

In order to graduate and be guaranteed admission to a Minnesota State university’s designated program in psychology you must earn an overall grade point average as indicated by the university to which you will transfer.

Pre-program Requirements Successful entry into this program requires a specific level of skill in the areas of English, mathematics, in reading. Program entry will depend, in part, on meeting the prerequisites listed below.

Reading/English: College Level Mathematics: The Accuplacer results will indicate the necessary math course/s needed to complete this program.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit LSC Accuplacer (lsc.edu/Accuplacer) to find out more.

For interpretation of test results and selection of appropriate coursework; or general information about the program, admissions, financial aid, and getting started at LSC, contact the professional advising team ([email protected]) at 218-733-7601

For more information about the Psychology Transfer Pathway AA degree including course descriptions, course prerequisites, and potential career opportunities, see the https://degrees.lsc.edu/psychology-transfer-pathway/ (https://degrees.lsc.edu/psychology-transfer-pathway/)

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Contact Faculty Susan Brashaw ([email protected]) Psychology Transfer Pathway AA - 60 credits (Fall 2020) ***REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY***

Suggested course sequence for a full-time Below is a list of suggested electives that will add student averaging 15 credits per semester to a background in psychology First Semester: 15 credits FYE 1000 First Year Experience 1 credit Course Course Title Credits MnTC ENGL 1106 Composition I 3 credits Goal Area PSYC 1120 General Psychology 3 credits SOC 1111 Intro to Sociology 3 7 HPER course(s) 2 credits SOC 1125 Social Deviance 3 8 Electives 6 credits SOC 1140 Marriages & 3 7 Second Semester 15-16 credits Families ENGL 1109 College Composition II 3 credits SOC 1145 Race, Class & 3 7 Gender COMM 1100 Introduction to 3 credits SOC 1170 Drugs & Society 3 8 Communication or SOC 2120 Social Problems 3 9 COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication HPER 1324 Personal 3 Goal Area 3 course 3-4 credits Wellness Goal Area 6 course 3 credits

PSYC Course 3 credits 15 – 17 Third Semester Credits PSYC 1135 Lifespan Developmental 3 credits Psychology or PSYC 1140 Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 2145 Social Psychology MATH 2210 General Statistics or 3 credits or MATH 1100 College Algebra 4 credits Goal Area 3 course 3-4 credits Goal Area 6 (literature course) 3 credits Unrestricted elective 3-5 credits 13 – 16 Fourth Semester Credits PSYC 2165 Statistics for Psychology 4 credits Goal Area 6 course 3 credits Goal Area 5 non-PSYC course 3 credits Electives 3-6 credits Total Credits 60

CIP Code: 24.0101 Created: 12-14-16 Minnesota State Program ID: 13-102-2019 AASC Approval: 12-14-16 LSC Major ID: TPPY Updated: 2-1-20

All courses in diploma and/or certificate programs are acceptable for credit toward Lake Superior College degree programs as indicated on individual program planners. This is not a contract; Lake Superior College reserves the right to change the planner as necessary. This document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting Disability Services or (218) 733-7650 or MRS/TTY (800) 627-3529.