Psychology - Transfer Plan
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSYCH-TR
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Joseph Smiley
Dean, College of Social & Behavioral Science
smiley.joseph@spcollege.edu
Dean, College of Social & Behavioral Science
smiley.joseph@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (PSYCH-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into a Psychology baccalaureate program within the State of Florida (CIP Code 42.0101). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA).
Academic Pathway
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Requirements
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective
Credits 3
A grade of “C” or better is required for all State Mandated Prerequisites.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective requirement for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective requirement for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Core
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Natural Sciences Core and Laboratory
Credits 3-4
Complete 3-4 credits.
Complete 3-4 credits. Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Sciences Core and Laboratory requirements and if BSC 2010L, BSC 2011L, BSC 2085L, or BSC 2086L is chosen, 1 elective credit required for the AA degree.
3-4
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4
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4
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4
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STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Electives
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies 3 elective credits required for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies 3 elective credits required for the AA degree.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AA Gen Ed
Credits 24
Communications - Composition
Communications - Composition
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Communications - Literature
Communications - Literature
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Communications - Speech
Communications - Speech
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Natural Sciences - Elective
Natural Sciences - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below.
Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
Ethics
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS
1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Completing HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Enhanced World View
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
Interdisciplinary Studies I: Composition I and Introduction to Humanities (Historical)
6
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Modern Cultures, Global Insights (Historical)
6
Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy
0
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Mathematics Elective
Credits 3
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics
course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or
STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics
course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or
STA prefix.
Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Foreign Language
Credits 8
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Foreign Language and Enhanced World View requirements and 8 elective credits for the AA degree.
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Foreign Language and Enhanced World View requirements and 8 elective credits for the AA degree.
This degree program requires a minimum of two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
This degree program requires a minimum of two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Electives
Credits 13
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 12 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 12 additional elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 12 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites and 12 additional elective credits.
The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
24
Total: 60-61