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IECC Transfer Pathway
Psychology
Curious about why people do what they do? The Psychology transfer pathway at IECC leads to the Associate in Science and Arts degree and prepares you to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree in psychology — one of the most popular and versatile majors in the country. Explore human development, behavior, mental health, and social psychology in engaging, discussion-rich classes. Graduates work in mental health, human resources, social services, and research — or continue to graduate school in clinical, counseling, school, or industrial-organizational psychology.
Core coursesTap to collapse
The classes that define this pathway. General education requirements round out your degree and can be planned with your advisor.
| Requirement | Course(s) | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | PSY 1101 — General Psychology I | 3 |
| Core Course | PSY 2109 — Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Core Course | PSY 2107 — Social Psychology | 3 |
| Core Course | SOC 2103 — Marriage & Family | 3 |
| Core Course | PSY 1201 — Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| Core Course | PSY 2111 — Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
About this pathway
The Psychology transfer pathway, leading to the Associate in Science and Arts degree, is designed for students who plan to complete foundational coursework at IECC before transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology. The program prepares students to study the scientific basis of individual and collective behavior, including the biological, cognitive, social, and environmental factors that shape human experience. Coursework introduces students to general psychology, developmental psychology, statistics, and the social and behavioral sciences, while developing the research, writing, and interpersonal skills essential to the field. Topics of study include introduction to psychology, lifespan development, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and statistics for the behavioral sciences. Graduates who complete a bachelor's degree will have the potential for employment as case managers, mental health technicians, human resource specialists, social and community service workers, or research assistants, and will be prepared for graduate study in clinical, counseling, school, industrial-organizational, and experimental psychology.
At a glance
Here's how the degree breaks down by credit hours. A typical full-time semester is about 12–15 credit hours, so a 64-credit-hour degree usually takes two years of full-time study.
Recommended electives
| Course | Title | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 1230 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 1108 | Psychological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 2104 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2102 | Social Problems & Trends | 3 |
| SOC 2104 | Death & Dying | 3 |
| SPE 1111 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
Program notes
- College Orientation (required): FYE 1198 College Success; FYE 1199 Professional Career Development.
- One Human Diversity HD course must be completed.
- One lab science course must be completed.
Course offerings, prerequisites, and transfer requirements may vary. Meet with an IECC advisor before registering each semester to ensure course selections align with academic goals. Students are responsible for consulting with their intended receiving institution to verify transfer requirements and course applicability.
Ready to take the next step?
Meet with an IECC advisor to map out your transfer plan, choose your courses, and stay on track for your bachelor's degree.
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