Psychology (PSYC2-AA), A.A.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 3

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. BIOL 101  and BIOL 109  are strongly recommended.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required (6 Credits Met in College Requirements)

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. For the Self and Society Competency elective, ANTH 122 , SOCY 121 , or SOCY 122  is recommended, particularly for a student interested in pursuing the Forensic Psychology Concentration (FPSY) in the Psychology bachelor program (PSYC-BS).

• PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

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• Choose 1 of 11

• PSYC 226 - Lifespan of Human Development Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 241 - PSYC-Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 310 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 325 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 326 - Indust-Organizational Psych Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 331 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 341 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 342 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 345 - Psychology Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 350 - Intro to Forensic Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• PSYC 370 - Principles of Learning Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

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• Self and Society Competency Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses - 6 Credits Required

• PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 210 - Statistics for PSYC Sciences Credit Hours: 3

Psychology (PSYC) Electives - 18 Credits Required

• Choose 6 of 15

• PSYC 226 - Lifespan of Human Development Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 241 - PSYC-Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 280 - Psych Research Methods-Design Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 310 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 320 - Psych of Intprsl Relationships Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 325 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 326 - Indust-Organizational Psych Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 331 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 341 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 342 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 345 - Psychology Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 350 - Intro to Forensic Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 360 - Physiological Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 365 - Sensation and Perception Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 370 - Principles of Learning Credit Hours: 3

Electives - 6 Credits Required

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 50 credits must be earned in College of Arts, Sciences and Education courses.
• A 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required in the Major Courses and Psychology (PSYC) Electives sections with no individual course grade lower than a C.

First Year

Second Year