Pathway Information

  • Total Credits | 62
  • Pathway Result | Associate in Arts
  • Program Code | AA.LBS.PATHPSY
  • Special Notes | 
    • *PSY classes that meet the MiTransfer agreement are offered each semester, they can be interchangeable in which semester they are taken (PSY 205, 212, 230)
    • **Students should check with transfer institution on the transferability of these courses. If neither transfers, the student is encouraged to take a social science course.

Pathway Course Sequence

Semester 1 | 16 Credits

  • COM 101 Fundamentals of Communication (3 Credits) OR
    • COM 257 Public Speaking (3 Credits) ^
  • ENG 111 Freshman English Composition (3 Credits) ^
  • MAT 104 Basic Algebra (3 Credits) 
  • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits) 
  • SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I (4 Credits) OR
    • (Other foreign language or humanities course)

Semester 2 | 15 Credits

  • BIO 103 Concepts of Genetics and Biotechnology (3 Credits) 
  • MAT 212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 Credits) 
  • HIS 102 Issues in Western Civ II (3 Credits) OR
    • REL 111 Intro to Religion (3 Credits) 
  • POL 201 Introduction to American Government (3 Credits) 
  • *PSY 212 Developmental Psychology (3 Credits) 

Semester 3 | 16 Credits

  • ENG 222 Expository writing and research (3 Credits) ^ 
  • PSC 101 Introduction to Astronomy (4 Credits) OR
    • GEL.101: Physical Geology (4 Credits)
  • *PSY 205 Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits) 
  • HUM 200 Modernity and Culture (3 Credits) OR 
    • HUM 242 Studies in Compassion (3 credits) OR
    • MUS 275 Music Appreciation (3 Credits) 
  • SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 Credits) 

Semester 4| 15 Credits

  • PHL 220 Ethical issues (3 Credits) 
  • SOC 200 Contemporary Social Problems (3 Credits) 
  • *PSY 230 Social Psychology: A Psychological Perspective (3 Credits) 
  • REL 200 Religion, Race and Discrimination (3 Credits) OR
    • REL 250 African American Religions (3 Credits) 
  • **PSY 240 Theories of Personality (3 Credits) OR
    • **PSY 285 Introduction to Research Methods (3 Credits)

Additional Pathway Information

What's a pathway?

A pathway is a course sequence designed to help you explore interests and complete program of study requirements efficiently and affordably. You can explore more about specific courses in Self-Service.

Can I customize a pathway?

Pathways can be customized to meet your specific needs. Courses designated by a '^' are required and cannot be changed.

How do I create my pathway?

Applicants and current students are encouraged to meet with a Mid Mentor to create or edit their personalized pathway to success. Once created, students can view their customized pathway in Self-Service at any time. Schedule an appointment with a Mid Mentor today!

If you haven't yet applied to Mid, apply today and you'll be connected with a Mid Mentor soon to build your pathway.