Psychology (B.A.) Articulation with Northwest State Community College, Requirements & 2-Yr Plan

Program Requirements

1. Completion of the A.A. degree with specified courses from Northwest State Community College.
2. Student earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and have earned a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
3. Student admitted to PFW.
4. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- or better in all PSY courses for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
5. All students in the Psychology (B.A.)  ​program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
6. Complete Supplemental Assessments and Exit Exam as required for graduation: a) FOCUS career guidance tool and a Career Development Center session to review the results (during PSY 14000); b) Career Development Center session to review resume or curriculum vitae (during junior year); c) Career Development Center session focused on cover letter review, personal statement review, or mock interview (during senior year); and d) pass the Psychology Exit Exam.
7. Students are recommended to work closely with the Department’s lead advisor and the College of Science’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.  

Supporting Courses (30 credits)

• Select any General Education Capstone course  Cr. 3.
• Select three (3) Human Diversity and International Relations courses from approved list  Cr. 9.
• Select a Human Diversity and International Relations course, or Free elective if completed SSC 210 at Northwest State Community College  Cr.  3.
• Select a Humanities course, or Free elective if completed PHIL 201 at Northwest State Community College  Cr. 3.
• Select a Social/Behavioral course, or Free elective if completed SSC 130 at Northwest State Community College  Cr. 3.
• Select three (3) Free elective courses  Cr. 9.

Psychology Courses

2-Year Plan

This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan.  Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.

Fall 3rd Year:

• PSY 14000 - Critical Foundations For Psychology Cr. 3.
• PSY 20100 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology Cr. 3.
• PSY Course at the 2000+ level  Cr. 3.
• Human Diversity & International Relations Course  Cr. 3.
• Humanities Course or Free Elective if PHIL 201 transferred in  Cr. 3.
• FOCUS Assessment  Cr. 0. 

Spring 3rd Year:

• PSY 20300 - Introduction To Research Methods In Psychology Cr. 3.
• PSY 31400 - Introduction To Learning Cr. 3.
• PSY Course at the 2000+ level  Cr. 3.
• Human Diversity & International Relations Course  Cr. 3.
• Gen Ed Capstone Course  Cr. 3.
• Resume Assessment  Cr. 0.

Fall 4th Year:

• PSY 32900 - Psychobiology II: Principles Of Psychobiological Psychology Cr. 3.
• PSY course at the 2000+ level  Cr. 3.
• Human Diversity & International Relations Course  Cr. 3.
• Social/Behavioral Science Course or Free Elective if SSC 130 transferred in  Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.
• Career Assessment  Cr. 0.

Spring 4th Year:

• PSY 41600 - Cognitive Psychology Cr. 3.
• PSY Capstone Course  Cr. 3.
• Human Diversity & International Relations Course or Free Elective if SSC 210 transferred in  Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.
• Free Elective  Cr. 3.
• PSY Exit Exam  Cr. 0.

Total Program Credits (AA+BA): 120