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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 1113 3 CMS 111
MAT 1313 or MAT 1314 3 MAT 1313 or MAT 1314
Select 2: ANR/SOC 2213, HPR 1213, 
ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1113, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 
(PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended)
6 ANT 101, HHS 100, 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, EPY and MAT 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.