Pre-Psychology, AA

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The Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Psychology program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program in Psychology. It can be customized based on the student’s chosen transfer destination. Although there are some entry-level positions available to those with bachelor’s degrees, most careers in psychology require at least a Master’s degree in the field.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

It is required that the composition/communication course in Group I be started within the first fifteen (15) credit hours of the degree

Students are required to submit an electronic portfolio of their work in Psychology for review prior to graduation

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 60

Semester 1

GEN ED - Group I (AA) Credit Hours: Variable (ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1181 (previously ENGL-1180)) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
GEN ED - Group II (AA) Credit Hours: Variable
MATH 1100 - Everyday Mathematics Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III)
PSYC 1010 - Introductory Psychology Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group V) (Exploratory Course) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)

Semester 2

GEN ED - Group I (AA) Credit Hours: Variable (ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1190) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
SOCY 1010 - Principles of Sociology Credit Hours: 4.00
ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ANTH 1200 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology Credit Hours: 4.00
PSYC elective (select one PSYC course, not previously taken)

Semester 3

GEN ED - Group IV (AA) Credit Hours: Variable
POLS 1000 - Introduction to American Politics Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group V)
PSYC elective (select two PSYC courses, not previously taken)

Semester 4

GEN ED - Group II (AA) Credit Hours: Variable
GEN ED - Group IV (AA) Credit Hours: Variable
PSYC elective (select three PSYC courses, not previously taken)

*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs

Pre-Psychology - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Program Notes/Certificate Descriptions
Associate of Arts	Pre-Psychology	60	Designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in Psychology

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Contact Title	E-mail	Location
Associate Dean		586.445.7354	aands.south@macomb.edu	South Campus
Associate Dean		586.286.2282	aands.center@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Outline aspects of human behavior and mental processes fundamental to the basic areas of psychology.

2. Incorporate theories and concepts from the basic content areas of psychology in their oral and written communication.

3. Apply critical thinking skills to problems related to scientific inquiry in psychology.

Requirements & Specific Information:

Students electing the Associate of Arts in Pre-Psychology should maintain close contact with an academic advisor or counselor to assure construction of a plan of studies that meets the requirements of the student’s chosen transfer institution.

Career Opportunities:

Pre-Psychology

Transfer Pathways:

We Work Hard to Make Transferring Easy!

Macomb Community College is a great place to start if your goal is to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Whether you are already considering a specific transfer destination/program or have not yet decided on a major, Macomb’s Office of Articulation and Transfer provides you with and helps you explore a variety of transfer options.

Transfer Opportunities