Psychology Transfer from PRCC
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Pearl River 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.
| Recommended Courses to Take at PRCC | ||
| PRCC Course | Credit | USM Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 or ENG 1114 | 3-4 | ENG 101 |
| ENG 1123 | 3 | ENG 102 |
| Science and Lab (2 total) | 8 | Science and Lab |
| Select 1: HIS 1163, HIS 1173, PHI 2113, PHI 2143, PHI 2613 |
3 | HIS 101, HIS 102, PHI 151, PHI 171, REL 131 |
| SPT 1113 | 3 | CMS 111 |
| MAT 1313 or MAT 1314 | 3 | MAT 101 |
| Select 2: ECO 1113, GEO 1113, PSC 1123, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 (PSY 1513 and SOC 2113 are recommended) |
6 | ECO 101, GHY 101, PS 101, PSY 110, SOC 101 |
| Select 1: ART 1113, MUS 1113, SPT 2233 |
3 | ART 130 , MUS 165, THE 100 |
| PSY 2533 (requires a C or better) | 3 | PSY 275 |
| EPY 2513 (requires a C or better) | 3 | PSY Elective |
| EPY 2553 (requires a C or better) | 3 | PSY Elective |
| PSY 2543 (requires a C or better) | 3 | PSY Elective |
| EPY 2523 (requires a C or better) | 3 | PSY Elective |
| Physical Education/Activity Courses | 2 | General Elective |
| General Electives | 10-11 | Any combination of courses to satisfy PRCC degree requirements. |
| Recommended Hours from PRCC | 60 | |
| Required Courses to Complete Degree at USM | ||
| USM Course | Credit | 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 |
| PSY 425 | 3 | |
| PSY 426 | 3 | |
| PSY 436 | 3 | |
| PSY 450 | 3 | |
| PSY 475 | 3 | Senior Capstone/Senior Semester |
| PSY Electives | 15 | Can be 200, 300 or 400 level courses |
| General Electives | 20 | Any combination of courses to satisfy USM degree requirements. |
| 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. |