AA Field of Study in Psychology to BS in Psychology (Online) (Abilene Christian University) 2021-2022

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to Abilene Christian University)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (ONLINE)

Catalog Year: 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Career Path: Law and Public Service

Available at: All Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information.

AA FOS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 15)

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.

MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

Social/Behavioral Science Core Elective This is a (CB 080) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 16)

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a (CB 060) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a required Field of Study course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation OR
• DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation OR
• DRAM 1310 –Theater Appreciation OR
• HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation These are (CB 050) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement; however, this course is preferred by ACU and will fulfill ACU’s SPCH requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 16)

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.

BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a (CB 030) Core course.

Language, Philosophy and Culture Core ElectiveThis is a (CB 040) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. ACU requires ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 OR 2333.

PSYC 2317 – Statistical Methods in Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

PSYC 2319 – Social Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 13)

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.

BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II This is a (CB 030) Core course.

PSYC 2320 – Abnormal Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

PSYC 2330 – Biological Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (ONLINE)

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the ACU portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Admissions Office at (855) 219-7300. It is best to apply to ACU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 12)

BIBL 103 – Story of the New Testament

PSYC 241 – Cognition and Learning

PSYC 278 – Stress and its Management

PSYC 305 – Peacemaking

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 12)

BIBL 211 – Message of the Old Testament

PSYC 368 – Psychological Tests and Measurements

PSYC 392 – Child Psychology

Elective

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 13)

BIBT 342 – Christianity in Culture

PSYC 388 – Teams and Team Leadership

PSYC 351 – Experimental Psychology (note: 4 credit hours)

ENGL 221 – Major British Writers I

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 12)

PSYC 348 – Psychology and Christianity

PSYC 345 – Sexual Minorities: Identities and Communities

PSYC 356 – Health Psychology

Elective

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 10)

PSYC 485 – Introduction to Counseling (note: 4 credit hours)

PSYC 493 – History of Theories in Psychology

Elective

SEMESTER 6 (Total Hours: 9)

Elective

Elective

Elective