You're fascinated by the mind, and what makes us all tick.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, with four basic goals of describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling behavior. This is a diverse field that includes the study of human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior, and forensic applications among others. If you're considering this pathway, the depth of the mind and influences on behavior interest you.

Job Outlook
  • $74k
    Median Salary for Michigan (Clinical and Counseling Psychologists)
  • 260
    Annual Job Openings in Michigan
  • 5%
    Growth in Michigan Jobs

Psychology MiTransfer - Guided Pathway

Mid Michigan College is a participating member in MiTransfer Pathways, a Statewide agreement that identifies courses students should complete as a part of an associate degree that will transfer seamlessly toward a bachelor degree and simplify the transfer process. Mid's Psychology Associate in Arts Pathway is part of MiTransfer Pathways and can provide you with guidance about transferring specific courses to multiple colleges and universities in Michigan.

What degree do I earn?

Associate in Arts - Liberal Studies Transfer

Why isn't this a Psychology degree?

While your degree may not say psychology, the courses in your Guided Pathway are focused on psychology topics.

Psychology Defined

  • the study of the mind and behavior.
  • the mental characteristics of a person or group.
  • the mental and emotional factors governing a situation or activity.

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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

These are just a few examples, many other careers are connected to this field of study. Additional education or training may be required for certain career choices.

  • Social Work
  • Research
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Health Educator

 

Psychology MiTransfer

Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways build on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Mid Michigan College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.

View Mid Michigan College’s MTA requirements.

Psychology faculty identified courses that will transfer between community colleges and universities in Michigan.

The following courses at Mid Michigan College are guaranteed to transfer to psychology programs of participating institutions.

 

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDITS
PSY 101
Introduction to General Psychology 3
PSY 205
Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 212
Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 230
Social Psychology: A Psychological Perspective 3

Mid Michigan College Degree Requirements

These are Mid Michigan College associate degree requirements and may not be accepted for transfer by universities participating in the agreement.

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDITS
MAT 212
Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
SPN 101 or Other
Elementary Spanish (or other foreign language) 4
PSY 240 or PSY 285
Theories of Personality OR Intro to Research Methods 3
ENG 222
Expository Writing and Research 3
ENG 112
Introduction to Literature 3
REL 200 or REL 250
Religion, Race, Class and Discrimination OR African-American Religion 3

 

Transfer Institution Degree Requirements

Transfer institutions have identified remaining degree requirements that a student can take at Mid Michigan College that will transfer to a participating psychology program.

 

To view the details about each pathway including the full agreement, for each institution, visit the MI Transfer website.

Seamless Transfer to Michigan Colleges & Universities

Mid Michigan College is a participating member in MiTransfer Pathways, a Statewide agreement that identifies courses students should complete as a part of an associate degree that will transfer seamlessly toward a bachelor degree and simplify the transfer process. Mid's Psychology Pathway is part of MiTransfer Pathways and can provide you with guidance about transferring specific courses to multiple colleges and universities in Michigan.

The Michigan Transfer Network website allows you to view transfer course equivalencies between many Michigan colleges and universities. If you would like to go back to school, transfer to another college or university in Michigan, or simply see how courses at Mid would transfer to another school, this site is for you!

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CONTACT
Dean of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Steve Amidon

Phone
(989) 773-6655

samidon@midmich.edu