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MiTransfer Pathway Psychology Associate of Arts


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(Code 1110)

The MiTransfer Pathway Psychology Associate of Arts program is intended to set students up to transfer for a bachelor’s degree to a participating college or university through the MiTransfer Pathways Project agreement. Students interested in pursuing this program are strongly encouraged to meet with an MCC counselor in addition to a counselor from the college or university they intend to transfer to determine their plan. 

Upon completion of this program [CIP: 42.0101], graduates should be able to:

  • describe common theories used in the field of psychology.
    • explain cognitive theory.
    • explain behavioral theory.
    • explain developmental theory.
    • explain biological theory. 
  • describe influences on human psychology.
    • examine sociocultural influences upon human psychology.
    • examine biological influences upon human psychology.
    • examine developmental/environmental influences upon human psychology.
  • apply psychological concepts to real-world situations.
    • apply psychological concepts to one’s self.
    • apply psychological concepts to current events.
  • ​transfer successfully to a four-year institution.​

Special Considerations:

  • Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course.
  • Students must apply and be admitted to the intended transfer college or university. Also subject to secondary admits.
  • Receiving institutions agree to accept the Remaining Degree Requirements as outlined in the receiving institutions’ agreements.
  • Not all institutions are participating with this agreement. To determine participating institutions, click here.  
  • The agreement and list of participating institutions is subject to change. 

Please Note:


Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. A minimum of 60 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) are required for all associate degree programs.

General Education Requirements


Life Skills


The following course prepares students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Life Skills (the skills needed to succeed in work-life including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, professionalism, self-awareness, and self-management) and is required in the students’ first semester at MCC:

Written Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Written Communication, both required:

Oral Communication


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Course prepares students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Oral Communication, one required:

Laboratory Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Application of Scientific Methodologies, two required: 

Take BIOL 105  4 Credit:  

AND

Choose one:

Mathematics


The following course prepares students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Basic Computational Methods and Mathematical Concepts and Applications, one required:

Social Science


The following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses prepare students to meet MCC’s General Education Goal of Demonstrating Competence in Local, National, and Global Citizenship, both required:

Program Requirements


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