AA with FOS in Psychology to Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Online) (Abilene Christian University) 2020-2021

(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: 2020-2021 (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. Note: If ENGL 2332 is completed, ACU’s ENGL 221 in semester 3 will not be required.
• 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