Psychology Degree
This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The pathway exposes students to important psychology coursework while incorporating key general education courses needed for transfer.
The program is structured to prepare students who ultimately plan to serve the psychology community as advocates in health care organizations, human services, education, research, social work, legal services, military roles and as mental health professionals.
Students selecting this program should consult with an academic and/or program faculty advisor early in the program.
This program can be completed either on campus or online.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:?
- Critically analyze key concepts, principles, and themes in psychology and use scientific thinking and information literacy to identify, interpret, and apply empirical findings to everyday life.?
- Identify how sociocultural influences and the interaction of biological and environmental factors impact human behavior, cognition, and human development.
- Use written, visual, and/or oral presentation skills to effectively communicate?psychological phenomena to a wide audience, including individuals from varied cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Critically evaluate psychological research by using ethical standards and the acknowledgment of one's own and others' worldviews on psychological science and practice.??
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
- Find a Program Advisor
- For a printable degree planner, please go to the Programs of Study page in the , locate and navigate to your program, and click on the "Print Degree Planner" icon at the top of the page.
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
There are many job opportunities for those with degrees in psychology. Psychologists work in clinical settings, schools, research settings, community organizations, and businesses. Some of these careers require advanced degrees, such as a master's (MA or MS) or doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology, but there are also entry-level jobs available to those with a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in psychology.
Some psychology majors work in the mental health field as psychiatric technicians, case workers, or rehabilitation advisors. Others work in research, statistical analysis, or data entry. Yet other psychology majors go into fields outside of psychology, such as jobs in business. The American Psychological Association offers additional information on careers in psychology.
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a account and other job search topics.
- : Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students should complete the required??and??foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours.?All students should consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ?3 semester hours ?
- ?3 semester hours ? ?(BSSD)
- 3 semester hours (ARTD)
- ?3 semester hours ?(MATF) ?
- 3 semester hours?(HUMD) ??
Second Semester
- ?3 semester hours ?(ENGF)
- ?4 semester hours
- Developmental Psychology Course 3 semester hours ???
- ?3 semester hours ? ? ? ?(BSSD)
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OR
- Any Non-PSYC Behavioral Social Science Distribution?3 semester hours (BSSD)
- (ARTD),? (HUMD), or (HLTH) 3 semester hours?(GEIR) ?
Third Semester
- ?3 semester hours ?(GEIR) ?
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OR
- ?3 semester hours ?(GEIR)
- ?3 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
- ?4 semester hours ? ? ? ?(NSLD)
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OR
- ?4 semester hours (NSLD) **
- Program Elective 3 semester hours ??
Fourth Semester
- ?3 semester hours
- ?3 semester hours
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OR
- Program Elective 3 semester hours ??
- ?4 semester hours?(NSLD)
- Program Elective or World Language Elective 3 semester hours ?
*?,?if needed for?/,?or?elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.
** Students planning to transfer to the UMCP psychology program must complete .
??UMBC Foreign Language Requirement: Some transfer schools, including UMBC, have a Global Engagement/World Language requirement. Choose a single language through the 201-level, (e.g., a General Education language course offering a 101, 102, and 201 sequence). Exemptions are based on proof of completion of Level 4 of a language in high school or results of a language proficiency exam. Students may demonstrate foreign language proficiency through other methods, see:?.
?? Program elective courses are: , , , , , , . Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses.
??? Developmental Psychology courses are: , , .
Note:?All AA and AS curricula require at least one course with a global and cultural perspectives (GCP) designation.
This program can be completed either on campus or online.
Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.