Psychology Transfer Pathway

An important quality of MSUM’s psychology program is the science and research orientation built into the curriculum. Students work closely with faculty on research projects in their area of specialty, and the department houses psychology labs of exceptional sophistication for a university its size. Explore the Psychology Transfer Pathway to see how you can finish your four-year degree at MSUM.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PSY 261 Personality 3
PSY Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective** Consult MSUM Advisor 6-9
PSY 202* Developmental Psychology* 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *PSY 202 Developmental Psychology is required if the equivalent course wasn’t taken at the two-year college.
  • **One elective course must be a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PSY 330 Experimental Methods (WI) 3
PSY Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing intensive course

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PSY 463 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *At least 9 credits total of psychology electives must be at the 300 level or higher. The total number of psychology elective credits between the two-year pathway and MSUM must total AT LEAST 18 credits.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PSY 492 Seminar in Psychology 3
PSY Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 9
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *At least 9 credits total of psychology electives must be at the 300 level or higher. The total number of psychology elective credits between the two-year pathway and MSUM must total AT LEAST 18 credits.

Award: BA

Degree: Psychology

Total Credits: 60

 

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses