Psychology Transfer Pathway

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Riverland’s Psychology Transfer Pathway AA provides a solid foundation in psychological science and ensures seamless transfer to Minnesota State universities with junior-year status. Courses explore general, developmental, and social psychology, preparing students for continued study and careers in mental health, education, research, and social services.

 Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty:
Barb Houle | 507-433-0584 | Barb.Houle@riverland.edu
Laurel Panser | 507-433-0519 | Laurel.Panser@riverland.edu
Paul Anderson | 507-433-0685 | Paul.Anderson@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Courses (12-14 credits)
PSYC1105 General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) 4 CR
PSYC2250 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (Goal 2 & 5) 4 CR
One of the following Psychology courses: PSYC1240 (or PSYC1241), PSYC1250 or PSYC2260
PSYC1240 Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9)
OR PSYC1241		 3 CR
PSYC1250 Abnormal Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
PSYC2260 Social Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
1 Additional PSYC Course Preferably one additional course from the three above as they are standard for Psychology majors or select from the electives listed below. 1-3 CR
MnTC General Education Courses (40 credits)
ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
OR ENGL1102		 3 CR
- Goal 1 - Communication
ENGL1104, 1105, 1106 or 1107		 3 CR
SPCH1100 Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9)
OR SPCH1110 or SPCH1200		 3 CR
- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences 9 CR
MATH2021 Fundamentals of Statistics (Goal 2 & 4) 4 CR
- Additional MnTC Education
(Additional credits to fulfill the MnTC Requirement (Goals 5-10)
Psychology Electives
PSYC1116 Stress Management 1 CR
PSYC1200 Current Topics in Psychology 1 CR
PSYC1260 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 2 CR
PSYC1271 Psychology of Community Engagement--Field Experience 1 CR
PSYC1272 Psychology of Community Engagement--Field Experience 2 CR
PSYC1273 Psychology of Community Engagement--Field Experience 3 CR
Additional Requirements
- PHED/Health 1 CR
CCLS1000 First Year Experience
OR CCLS1010 (3 credits)		 1 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Psychology Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.