Degree Transfer Agreement

Transfer Agreement for the Associate in Science Degree (AS) in Psychology

Transfer Major: Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology

Transfer College: Queens College, CUNY

 

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Effective Date: Fall 2020

Scholarship Information


Total transfer credits granted towards the Bachelor's degree: 60

Total additional credits needed at this senior college for the Bachelor's degree: 60

Admissions Requirements

  • Application Required: Yes
  • Degree Requirement: Completed Associate of Science degree (AS) in Psychology at QCC
  • Minimum CUM GPA: 2.0
  • Audition/Portfolio: Not applicable

Notes:

  • Upon transfer, students must declare a major in Psychology.
  • A maximum of 18 credits in psychology may be transferred toward the psychology major at Queens College.  
  • According to CUNY policy, all passing grades are transferable among CUNY institutions, however, only QCC Psychology courses with a grade of "C" or better will be considered towards the QC major requirement.
  • Queens College requires 6-7 credits of additional Pathways classes as part of the College Option, which includes a literature and a language requirement, as well as two Writing Intensive (W) units, with a minimum of one in residency. Writing Units may overlap with other requirements. According to the specifics in this agreement, students will complete a minimum of 60 credits at each institution; however, students who transfer into Queens with more than 60 credits must complete at least 45 credits at Queens College to earn a Queens College degree.

Additional Notes: All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated "WI") at Queensborough Community College to fulfill degree requirements.

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements
Queensborough Community College Queens College, CUNY
Course Number & Title Credits Course Number & Title Credits Credits Awarded
ENGL-101: English Composition I 3 ENGL 110: College Writing I 3 3
ENGL-102: English Composition II 3 ENGL 130: Writing about Literature in English 3 3
Math and Quantitative Reasoning: MA-119: College Algebra* 3 Math and Quantitative Reasoning 3 3
Life and Physical Sciences: BIO-131: Foundations of Biology or BI-140: Principles of Biology recommended** 3-4 BIOL 11: Introduction to College Biology (for BI-131 and BI-132 or BI-140) 3-4 3-4
Flexible Core 2A: Select one course 3 World Cultures & Global Issues 3 3
Flexible Core 2B: Select one course 3 U.S. Experience & Its Diversity 3 3
Flexible Core 2C: Select one course 3 Creative Expression 3 3
Flexible Core 2D: Select one course 3 Individual & Society 3 3
Flexible Core 2E: PSYCH-101: Psychology recommended*** 3 Scientific World 3 3
Additional Flex Core Course: Select one course 3 Additional Flexible Core Course 3 3
Subtotal 30-31 Subtotal 30-31

Requirements for the Major

Requirements for the Major
Queensborough Community College Queens College, CUNY
Course Number & Title Credits Course Number & Title Credits Credits Awarded
PSYC-101: Psychology*** 3 PSYCH 101: General Psychology 4 3
PSYC-201: Research Methods in Psychology 3 PSYCH 499: Elective Credit 3 3
PSYC-215: Child Development OR PSYC-220: Human Growth and Development 3 PSYCH 214: Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood OR PSYCH 217: Developmental Psychology: Lifespan 3 3
PSYC-230: Abnormal Psychology OR PSYC-250 Personality 3 PSYCH 221: Psychopathology OR PSYCH 232: The Psychology of Personality 3 3
Subtotal 12 Subtotal 12

Additional Requirements for the Major

Additional Requirements for the Major
Queensborough Community College Queens College, CUNY
Course Number & Title Credits Course Number & Title Credits Credits Awarded
MA-336: Statistics* 3 MATH 114: Elementary Prob and Statistics 3 3
SP-211: Speech Communication 3 MEDST 151: Public Speaking 3 3
HE-101: Introduction to Health Education OR HE-102: Health, Behavior, and Society 1-2 FNES 499: Elective Credit - 1-2
Laboratory Science** (not required if STEM Variant taken in 1C above) BI-132 recommended for students who take BI-131 for 1C above 0-1 Elective Credit 1 0-1
Subtotal 7-9 Subtotal 7-9

Total Credits Completed and Awarded

Total Credits Completed and Awarded
Queensborough Community College Queens College, CUNY
Total 60 Total 60

Additional Notes:


Active Articulation Agreement Notes:

  • Notes regarding QCC Major Electives:
  • PSYC-125 transfers to Queens College as PSYC 499.
  • PSYC-220**** transfers to Queens College as PSYC 217.
  • PSYC-230**** transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 221.
  • PSYC-240**** transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 238.
  • PSYC-250**** transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 232
  • PSYC-255 transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 281.
  • PSYC-260 transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 281.
  • PSYC-270**** transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 216.
  • PSYC-290 transfers to Queens College as PSYCH 281.
  • ANTH-101 transfers to Queens College as ANTH 101.
  • SOCY-101 transfers to Queens College as SOC-101
  • HE-104 transfers to Queens College as FNES 499 (Elective credit)
  • HE-105 transfers to Queens College as FNES 499 (Elective credit) 
  • Other:
  • *Students who place into MA-336 will use that course to satisfy 1C and complete an additional 3 credits of free electives.
  • **Students who take a 4-credit STEM variant course for Required Core 1C do not have to take an additional laboratory science course.
  • ***If PSYC-101 is taken to satisfy a common core requirement, an additional 3 of free electives must be completed.
  • ****These courses are recommended Psychology major electives for students planning to transfer to Queens College.

 

All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated "WI") at Queensborough Community College to fulfill degree requirements.


DISCLAIMER: The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student. The information posted on this website is designed to assist students in obtaining the most accurate transfer-related information possible. However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact admission to a transfer college or university.

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