Psychology Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA
Program code: PSYC-AA-TAP
Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis
Program Description
To realize the benefits of Transfer Ticket CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Psychology Studies. A.A., students must officially declare this program as their intended path of study. With this degree, students will be able to transfer to the following majors at a State University or Charter Oak State College:
- Central Connecticut State University: Psychological Science, B.A.
- Eastern Connecticut State University: Psychology, B.S. Once you transfer to Eastern, you will have the opportunity, with the permission of an advisor, to select one of the following concentrations: Behavior Analysis Developmental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling
- Southern Connecticut State University: Psychology, B.A.
- Western Connecticut State University: Psychology, B.A.
- Charter Oak State College: Psychology, B.S.
Learning Outcomes
- Students can transfer to one of the four state universities in the CSCU System including Charter Oak State College.
- Understand and use terminology appropriate to Psychology Studies.
- Understand theories and research methods used in Psychology Studies.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in Psychology Studies.
- Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.
There is a recommended course of study for the CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Psychology Studies, A.A. If you are studying part time, simply follow the order of the courses listed on the "Requirements" tab. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. Students are strongly encouraged to take PSY 1012 General Psychology II to fulfill the Social/Behavioral Science (SBSX) General Education Requirement. Students can also take one or two additional PSY courses, with advisement.
Students may choose any courses at or above 1000-level to complete unrestricted electives, though these credits may need to be used to take prerequisite courses to requirements in the degree program. Students should also consider using unrestricted electives to meet world language requirements at Central, Eastern and Western Connecticut State Universities or to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field; you must complete at least 9 of those minor credits at Central. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC-but not ECSU. Students are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.
To graduate and be guaranteed admission to a State University or Charter Oak State College, the student must have an overall 2.0 grade point average.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Courses | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | Statistics I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1201 | Statistics I with Computer Applications | |
| Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course | 4 | |
| Elective SBSX - Social / Behavioral Science Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective WRIX - Written Communication II Course | 3 | |
| Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| Elective ORAX - Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Pathway Courses | ||
| PSY 1011 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Psychology of Adult Development and Aging | ||
| PSY 2045 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Elective GLKY - Global Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| Elective CRTY - Creativity Course | 3 | |
| ELECTIVES | 15 | |
| Pathway Electives | ||
| Choose three to six credits of the following: | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Behavior | ||
| Choose nine to twelve credits of Unrestricted Electives 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 61-64 | |
- 1
PSY 1012 General Psychology II recommended
- 2
For students considering transferring to CCSU, PSY 2001 Lifespan Development is the recommended choice. For students considering transferring to WCSU, any course in this list other than PSY 2001 Lifespan Development is recommended.
- 3
3-6 credits of additional PSY courses can be chosen with advisement; PSY 1012 General Psychology II recommended
Total Credits: 60-64