Choose two of the following:

• PSYC 2235 - Lifespan Development Credits: 4
• PSYC 2250 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 2260 /SOC 2260  - Social Psychology Credits: 3 

Goal 01: Communication

Goal 02: Critical Thinking

Three courses required.

• MnTC Goal 02 Course List  

Choose a minimum of one other course if completing ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121  and PSYC 2280  at ARCC.

Goal 03: Natural Sciences

Two courses required: one from each of two departments. One must include a lab.

• MnTC Goal 03 Course List  

A biology lab course covering human biology is strongly recommended: BIOL 1100 .

Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

• Select one:

• MATH 1114 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4
• MATH 1200  - College Algebra (or higher) Credits: 3

Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

Two courses required: one from each of two categories. 

• MnTC Goal 05 Course List  

Goal 05B ANTH/PSYC/SOC completed with any of the PSYC program requirements if taken at ARCC.

Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

Two courses required: one from each of two categories. MnTC Goal 06 Course List  

A. Literature

B. Humanities/Philosophy (A philosophy (PHIL) course is strongly recommended)

C. Art/Music/Theatre

Goal 07: Human Diversity

One course required.

Completed with PSYC 1110  if taken at ARCC.

Goal 08: Global Perspective

One course required.

• MnTC Goal 08 Course List  

Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

One course required.

• MnTC Goal 09 Course List  

Goal 10: People and the Environment

One course required.

• MnTC Goal 10 Course List  

Program Goals

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

1. Knowledge Base: Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings in psychology to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems;
2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Students should demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving needed to investigate behavior, understand research, and draw conclusions about psychological phenomena;
3. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Students should become familiar with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology and begin to embrace the values that will contribute to positive outcomes in work settings and in building a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns; and
4. Communication: Students should be able to write a cogent scientific argument, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, explain the ideas of others, and express their own ideas with clarity.

Degree Specifics

• A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
• Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
• Satisfy residency requirements.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program require­ments.
• Completion of specific degree requirements.
• Each state university has specific program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
• To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
• The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees

If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at a Minnesota State community college and are admitted to a connected program at a Minnesota State university (connected programs are listed on each transfer pathway program page), you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet special admission requirements for the major and are not guaranteed admission into the major itself.

• Metropolitan State University: Psychology BA
• Minnesota State University, Mankato: Psychology BS
• Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Psychology BA
• Southwest Minnesota State University: Community Psychology and Health Promotion BA, Psychology BA
• St. Cloud State University: Community Psychology BS, Psychology BA
• Winona State University: Psychology BA (Options A and B)