Psychology Transfer from MGCCC
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
- This information provides only a suggested schedule.
- Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
- Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
- Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
- Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.
MGCCC/USM Psychology
Associate of Arts Degree Pathway
Psychology, B.S., USM Catalog Year 2024-2025 (120 hours)
| MGCCC Course | Credit | USM Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| ENG 1123 | 3 | ENG 102 |
| Science and Lab | 8 | Science and Lab |
| Select 2: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613 |
6 | HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151, PHI 171, REL 131 |
| SPT 2173 | 3 | CMS 305 |
| MAT 1313 or MAT 1314 | 3 | MAT 101 |
| Select 2: ANR/SOC 2213, ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 (PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended) |
6 | ANT 101, ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101 |
| Select 1: ART 1113, DAN 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 |
3 | ART 130 , DAN 130, MUS 165, THE 100 |
| PSY 1513 | 3 | PSY 110 |
| PSY 2533 | 3 | PSY 275 |
| CSC 1123 or BAD 2533 | 3 | General Elective |
| EPY 2513 | 3 | PSY Elective |
| EPY 2553 | 3 | PSY Elective |
| Gen Electives | 10 | Any combination of courses to satisfy MGCCC degree requirements. |
| Recommended Hours from MGCCC | 60 |
| Southern Miss Course | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 203 | 1 | |
| PSY 251 | 3 | |
| PSY 360 | 3 | C or higher in PSY 360 before a student can take PSY 361 |
| PSY 361 | 3 | C or higher in PSY 361 before a student can take PSY 475 |
| PSY425 | 3 | |
| PSY 426 | 3 | |
| PSY 436 | 3 | |
| PSY 450 | 3 | |
| PSY 475 | 3 | Must take senior semester |
| PSY Electives | 21 | Can be 200, 300 or 400 level courses |
| General Electives | 14 | |
| Required Hours from USM | 60 |
| Degree plan is 120 hours total. | |||||
| A grade of C or better is required for all PSY, and EPY courses. | |||||
| 30 hours must be in courses numbered 300 level or above. | |||||
| At least 25% of credit hours needed for the degree must be earned at USM. | |||||
| See official university bulletin for further details. | |||||
| 27 total hours of Psychology electives required across Community College and USM. | |||||
| 30 Hours of general electives required across Community College and USM. |