Michigan Transfer Pathway - Psychology

Psychology Pathway Courses

Psychology faculty identified courses that will transfer between community colleges and universities in Michigan. The following courses at West Shore are guaranteed to transfer to psychology programs of participating institutions.

• PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs
• PSY 264 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credit hrs
• PSY 265 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hrs
• PSY 266 - Social Psychology 3 credit hrs

West Shore Degree Requirements

These are West Shore Associate of Arts degree requirements and may not be accepted for transfer by universities participating in the agreement.

• FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs (required for new, first-year students only)
• ENG 112 - English Composition II 3 credit hrs if not taken as part of MTA, else  COM 101 - Principles of Speaking  3 credit hrs OR  COM 110 - Interpersonal Communications  3 credit hrs OR  COM 206 - Small Group Communications  3 credit hrs
• Electives to reach 60 total credits

Transfer Institution Degree Requirements

Participating transfer institutions have identified remaining degree requirements that a student can take at a community college (if available) that will transfer to a psychology program. Visit https://www.mitransfer.org/ to view a list of participating institutions and for more information.