The Psychology Transfer Pathway seamlessly transfers into designated bachelor's degree programs at any of the Minnesota State system's seven universities: Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University and Winona State University.
When you complete a Transfer Pathway associate degree, you are guaranteed junior-year status within your designated bachelor’s degree program; your 60 credits earned at M State will directly transfer.
Our small class sizes mean personalized instruction in foundational psychology courses such as general, abnormal and social psychology, lifespan development, and interpersonal communication, setting you up for a smooth and successful transition as you continue on to pursue an advanced degree. Psychology graduates go on to rewarding careers as clinical, forensic, environmental and educational psychologists, counselors, researchers and more.
In the Psychology Transfer Pathway, you’ll learn:
- Major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology
- Ethical and social responsibility by understanding the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
- Effective communications
- Basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation
- Critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and how to use the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes
- Psychological principles as they apply to real-world issues
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You may also be interested in our Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health certificate, Autism Spectrum Disorder certificate, or Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Pathway.
