Psychology A.S. at MCC to B.A. in Psychology at Geneseo
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an A.S. in Psychology at Monroe Community College who plan to earn a B.A. in Psychology at SUNY Geneseo.
This pathway is intended as a planning guide and does not guarantee transfer credit. Students should consult academic advisors at both institutions.
Monroe Community College – A.S. in Psychology
Total Credits: 60
| MCC Course: | Credits: | Geneseo: |
| ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required) | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science (grade of C or higher required) | 3 | PSYC 100 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE | 3 | SUNY ARTS OR SUNY US HIST |
| CRC 101 Practical Computer Literacy | 3 | INTD 1TR |
| HED 116 – Issues in Child Development and Health OR HED 115 – Death and Dying OR HED 130 – Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness OR HED 207 – Emotional Wellness OR HED 209 – Drugs and Behavior OR HED 210 – Integrative Health and Behavior Change Methods OR HED 212 – Women’s Health and Wellness OR HEG 215 – Global Health and Culture OR PEC 250 – Fitness and Wellness | 3 | H&PE 1TR or 2TR |
| Total: | 15 |
| MCC Course: | Credits: | Geneseo: |
| MTH 162 Statistics for the Social Sciences, Strongly Recommended OR MTH 160 Statistics I and MTH 163 Statistics I Extended Topics OR MTH 160 Statistics I and MTH 161 Statistics II | 4 | (MATH 1TR +) SOCL 211 – counts for PSYC 250 |
| PSY 108 Fundamentals of APA Style (grade of C or higher required) | 1 | PSYC 1TR |
| PSY 201 Developmental Psychology – Child OR PSY 202 Developmental Psychology – Adolescence OR PSY 212 Developmental Psychology – Lifespan | 3 | PSYC 215 or PSYC 216 or PSYC 2TR |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE, Recommend BIOL 132, 133 | 4 | SUNY NSCI |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE – ANY PSY course OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSYC 2TR SOCL 100 |
| Total | 15 |
| MCC Course: | Credits: | Geneseo: |
| PSY 205 Social Psychology | 3 | PSYC 350 |
| PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSYC 260 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 | SUNY DEISJ |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – HUMANITIES ELECTIVE, Recommend PHIL 103 | 3 | SUNY HUMN |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Total: | 15 |
| MCC Course: | Credits: | Geneseo: |
| PSY 220 Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | PSYC 251 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – WORLD LANGUAGES ELECTIVE | 3 | SUNY WHGA or SUNY WLNG |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE – ANY PSY course OR SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSYC 2TR or SOCL 100 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. in Psychology
Total Credits Transferred: 60-64
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 56-60
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 225 Intro to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 233 Intro to BIological Psychology | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 452 – Advanced Research in Psychology | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 3XX Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
- See what psychology electives are available at the upper level.
Notes
60-64 credits transfer; general education iscomplete under seamless transfer
Students need 120 hours to graduate. 90 hours must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences, 69 credits must be outside Psychology.
Last Updated: 7/15/2026