COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION 1 Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Psychology AA/BA Chart Your Career Course There is more than one path to a fulfilling career, and the road to a bachelor’s degree can start at a community college. Colorado’s public colleges and universities have created a seamless transfer process that makes it easy and stress-free for you to design an education journey that will meet your needs. Select a 60-credit Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree with Designation (DwD) program that aligns with your interests, with the guarantee that it will put you on the fast track to graduation if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Revised: June 2021 2 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Introduction If you are fascinated by the human brain and how it processes thoughts and feelings, a degree program in psychology will align with your interests. It will also provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career path that focuses on understanding how the mind functions and the effect that mental health can have on our individual behavior and group interactions. You will learn how personality, environment, and experiences shape the way we think, feel, and act in our lives and relationships. An associate of arts program in Psychology could be a first step toward a variety of professional roles in this field, including substance abuse counselor, human resources director, or social worker. In this program, you will primarily explore the social aspects of human behavior. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Degree Pathway Knowledge & Skills The first year of a Psychology program will include math and English • Psychological theory courses to meet general education requirements. The completion of • Mental and emotional health introductory math and English courses in your first year is proven to greatly increase your likelihood of crossing the stage, boosting your • Critical evaluation momentum along the academic pathway you select. Other general • Interpersonal communication education courses on your pathway will cover topics in Arts and • Listening and questioning skills Humanities, History, Social and Behavior Sciences, and Natural and Physical Sciences. • Research methods • Problem solving Program-specific courses may begin as soon as your first semester. These courses will become more advanced as you move along your degree pathway. Through this sequence of courses, your knowledge of social psychology, cognitive development, and mental health will grow and deepen. After completing a 60-credit associate degree, your degree pathway can continue with guaranteed transfer to a college that offers a bachelor’s degree. “Understanding the foundational topics of human behavior and cognitive processes was something that I found very interesting and was drawn to learn more about. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping others, and understanding what influences social behaviors was fascinating to study. I have applied my background in Psychology in every aspect of my career, from working with the underserved in my community to managing a diverse staff.” Kalisha Crossland, Prevention and Population Health Director, B.A. Psychology, Fort Lewis College, Class of 2001 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION 3 Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Participating Institutions Earn an Associate Degree with Designation (DwD) From one of these Colorado public community/junior colleges Aims Community College [A.A. Psychology] Lamar Community College [A.A. Psychology] Arapahoe Community College [A.A. Psychology] Morgan Community College [A.A. Psychology] Colorado Mountain College [A.A. Psychology] Northeastern Junior College [A.A. Psychology] Colorado Northwestern Community College[A.A. Psychology] Otero College [A.A. Psychology] Community College of Aurora [A.A. Psychology] Pikes Peak Community College [A.A. Psychology] Community College of Denver [A.A. Psychology] Pueblo Community College [A.A. Psychology] Front Range Community College [A.A. Psychology] Red Rocks Community College [A.A. Psychology] Trinidad State College [A.A. Psychology] Earn a Bachelor’s Degree From one of these Colorado public four-year institutions Adams State University University of Colorado Boulder [B.A. Psychology; Developmental, Clinical, Sport Psychology, or [B.A. Psychology] Psychology emphases] University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Mesa University [B.A. Psychology] [B.A. Psychology; Psychology or Counseling Psychology concentrations] University of Colorado Denver [B.A. Psychology] Colorado State University-Pueblo [B.A. Psychology] University of Northern Colorado [B.A. Psychology] Fort Lewis College [B.A. Psychology] Western Colorado University [B.A. Psychology] Metropolitan State University of Denver [B.A. Psychology] Revised: June 2021 4 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Prescribed Curriculum PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Required Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements 34-36 CREDIT HOURS Credit Community College Course Title or Category Hours Course No. (Written) ENG 121 and ENG 122 English Composition I (GT-CO1) and English Composition II (GT- Communication OR CO2) 6 OR ENG 122 and a GT English Composition II (GT-CO2) and a GT Pathways CO3 course Pathways CO3 course (GT-CO3) Mathematics One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1), prefer MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics, except: • Colorado Mesa University requires either MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or MAT 121 College Algebra; • Colorado State University – Pueblo prefers MAT 121 College Algebra; 4 MAT 121 • Fort Lewis College requires MAT 135 Intro to Statistics; • University of Colorado Boulder requires MAT 121 College Algebra or higher; • University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires MAT 121 College Algebra; • Western Colorado University requires MAT 121 College Algebra. Three GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT- AH2, Arts & Humanities 9 GT-AH3, GT-AH4). No more than two (2) from any one category. History 3 One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) Social & Two GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, 6 Behavioral Sciences GT-SS2, GT-SS3) Natural & One GT Pathways BIOLOGY course, must be a GT-SC1 course with Physical Sciences 7-8 lab AND One GT Pathways course of the student’s choosing (GT- SC1) Additional Required Courses* 18 CREDIT HOURS Credit Course No. Course Title Hours 3 PSY 101 General Psychology I (GT-SS3) 3 PSY 102 General Psychology II (GT-SS3) 9 Three GT Pathways Psychology courses (GT-SS3) 3 COM 115 OR COM 125 Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communications Electives 6-8 CREDIT HOURS Total 60 CREDIT HOURS *Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION 5 Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Course Planner PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA DEGREE PLAN STUDENT NAME Institution: Semester Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Completed Total Credits Completed Institution: Semester Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Completed Total Credits Completed Institution: Semester Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Completed Total Credits Completed Institution: Semester Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Completed Total Credits Completed Revised: June 2021 6 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement PSYCHOLOGY AA/BA Contractual Language INTRODUCTION A statewide transfer articulation agreement identifies the community college courses students need to take in order to graduate from a community college with a 60-credit Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree with designation (DwD). Students are responsible for informing the admissions counselor or transfer advisor at their receiving four-year institution that they are completing a DwD. It is important for students to understand that completion of an AA or AS degree within two years requires them to complete an average of 15 credits per semester (or 30 credits per year). Also, research shows that students who take classes in their major area within their first 30 credit hours are more likely to persist and graduate. The guarantees and limitations below describe the minimum requirements to which all participating institutions have agreed. Students who believe an institution is not meeting the guarantees described below can file a complaint with the CDHE. GUARANTEES Students who complete a DwD pursuant to the prescribed curriculum in this statewide transfer articulation agreement and pass all 60 credits with a C- or higher and are admitted to the receiving institution’s corresponding degree program (see cover page) are guaranteed the following: 1. Junior standing with no more than 60 remaining credits to meet the graduation requirements for the baccalaureate degree program covered by this articulation agreement. 2. Completion of the receiving institution’s lower division general education requirements as defined by the GT Pathways curriculum. 3. The same graduation requirements as students who begin and complete this degree program at the four-year institution. 4. Admission