Montgomery College 2026-2027 Catalog
Psychology AA: 621
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THIS PROGRAM IS PENDING APPROVAL FOR ENROLLMENT.
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This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The pathway exposes students to important psychology coursework while incorporating key general education courses needed for transfer. The program is structured to prepare students who ultimately plan to serve the psychology community as advocates in health care organizations, human services, education, research, social work, legal services, military roles and as mental health professionals. Students selecting this program should consult with an academic and/or program faculty advisor early in the program. This program can be completed either on campus or online.
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General Education Course Selections
Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements. Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection. ** Students planning to transfer to the UMCP psychology program must complete BIOL 150 . † UMBC Foreign Language Requirement: Some transfer schools, including UMBC, have a Global Engagement/World Language requirement. Choose a single language through the 201-level, (e.g., a General Education language course offering a 101, 102, and 201 sequence). Exemptions are based on proof of completion of Level 4 of a language in high school or results of a language proficiency exam. Students may demonstrate foreign language proficiency through other methods, see: www.umbc.edu/mll/gfrs.html. †† Program elective courses are: PSYC 204 , PSYC 206 , PSYC 207 , PSYC 215 , PSYC 216 , PSYC 227 , PSYC 228 . Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses. ††† Developmental Psychology courses are: PSYC 203 , PSYC 215 , PSYC 216 . Note: All AA and AS curricula require at least one course with a global and cultural perspectives (GCP) designation. This program can be completed either on campus or online. General Education Requirements
General Education Institutional Requirement
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection. ** Students planning to transfer to the UMCP psychology program must complete BIOL 150 . † UMBC Foreign Language Requirement: Some transfer schools, including UMBC, have a Global Engagement/World Language requirement. Choose a single language through the 201-level, (e.g., a General Education language course offering a 101, 102, and 201 sequence). Exemptions are based on proof of completion of Level 4 of a language in high school or results of a language proficiency exam. Students may demonstrate foreign language proficiency through other methods, see: www.umbc.edu/mll/gfrs.html. †† Program elective courses are: PSYC 204 , PSYC 206 , PSYC 207 , PSYC 215 , PSYC 216 , PSYC 227 , PSYC 228 . Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses. ††† Developmental Psychology courses are: PSYC 203 , PSYC 215 , PSYC 216 . Note: All AA and AS curricula require at least one course with a global and cultural perspectives (GCP) designation. This program can be completed either on campus or online. Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to: - Critically analyze key concepts, principles, and themes in psychology and use scientific thinking and information literacy to identify, interpret, and apply empirical findings to everyday life.
- Identify how sociocultural influences and the interaction of biological and environmental factors impact human behavior, cognition, and human development.
- Use written, visual, and/or oral presentation skills to effectively communicate psychological phenomena to a wide audience, including individuals from varied cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Critically evaluate psychological research by using ethical standards and the acknowledgment of one’s own and others’ worldviews on psychological science and practice.
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