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Psychology

Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer

Catalog 2008-09

MHCC Faculty Advisors:
Nicole Bragg: 503-491-7291 - Room AC 2680 Nicole.Bragg@mhcc.edu
Stephanie Cram: 503-491-7626 - Room AC 2678 Stephanie.Cram@mhcc.edu
Nancy Olson: 503-491-7426 - Room AC 2681 Nancy.Olson@mhcc.edu
Larry Wise: 503-491-7308 - Room AC 2673 Larry.Wise@mhcc.edu

The discipline of psychology encompasses the understanding of individual human behavior in the context of our social, cultural and physical environment. Psychology is inherently interdisciplinary as it adheres to the scientific method in its approach and explores fundamental questions concerning human motivation and values.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:

• apply knowledge of human behavior and social phenomena to social and community issues
• recognize the values, behaviors and viewpoints of diverse populations
• develop interdependent skill while functioning autonomously within the context of social systems
• describe the field of psychology and the major assumption of psychology as a science
• explain the scientific methods and statistical principles of psychology
• describe relevance of psychological knowledge regarding interpersonal relations and society
• draw conclusions regarding the causes and explanation of behavior

The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree from MHCC and prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Science/Arts in
Psychology at Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon or Western Oregon University. However, students from MHCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education requirements. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after MHCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, the faculty advisors and/or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center.

1 Refer to Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer degree requirements for course options, pages 10-11.
2 First year language electives may be satisfied with the following course sequences FR101-103, GER101-103, JPN101-103, and SPAN101-103.
3 Suggested courses to fulfill humanities requirements include: PHL201-203, SP112, SP114, R210, ENG104 or FR201-203, GER201-203, JPN201-203, SPAN201-203. NOTE: Oregon transfer students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the second year of a language other than English (201-203 or equivalent) before graduation from their transfer school.
4 Suggested courses to fulfill social science elective requirements include: ANTH101-103, PS200 or any PS course that fulfills AA/OT requirements, SOC204-206.
5 Suggested course sequence to fulfill lab science requirements is BI101-103.
6 Suggested courses to fulfill elective requirements include: ANTH101-103, PS200 or any PS course that fulfills AA/OT requirements, PSY101, PSY151, PSY214, PSY216, PSY237, PSY239 or SOC204-206.

Transfer Schools' Web Links
Eastern Oregon University - http://www2.eou.edu/psych/
Oregon Institute of Technology - http://www.oit.edu/default.aspx?DN=6448,5660,2676,2666,2,1,Documents
Oregon State University - http://oregonstate.edu/cla/psychology//
Portland State University - http://www.psy.pdx.edu/
Southern Oregon University - http://www.sou.edu/overview/psychology.html
University of Oregon - http://psychweb.uoregon.edu/
Western Oregon University - http://www.wou.edu/las/psychology/

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Psychology. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.