Psychology A.A at HVCC to B.A. in Psychology at Geneseo
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an A.A. at Hudson Valley Community College who plan to earn a B.S. 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.
Hudson Valley Community College – Psychology A.A
Total Credits: 60-64 credits
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 102 College Forum | 1 | INTD 1TR |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition 1 AND ENGL 115 Library Skills for Research | 4 | WRTG 105, SUNY COMO, COMW INTD 275 |
| Math Elective to meet SUNY GE | 3 | MATH XXX, SUNY GE MATH |
| History elective to meet SUNY GE (either USHCE or WHGA) | 3 | HIST 1TR or 2TR. SUNY GE, USHCE, or WHGA |
| Health or Physical Education Electives | 2 | H&PE 1TR |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSYC 260 |
| ENGL 102 English Composition II OR ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 | ENGL 1TR |
| Science Elective for SUNY NSCI | 3 | SUNY NSCI |
| Arts Elective for SUNY ARTS | 3 | SUNY ARTS |
| Humanities Elective for SUNY HUMN | 3 | SUNY HUMN |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 200 Child Psychology OR PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology OR PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology | 3 | PSYC 215 OR PSYC 2TR OR PSYC 216 |
| PSYC 275 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 | PSYC 250 |
| SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society | 3 | SOCL 230, SUNY SS, DEISJ |
| Math or Natural Science Elective: Recommended BIOL 109: Biology of the Human Organism | 4 | BIOL 103, BIOL 104 Human Biology |
| English Elective | 3 | ENGL 1TR or 2TR |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology | 3 | PSYC 2TR |
| Psychology Elective: Recommended PSYC 240: Cognitive Psych | 3 | PSYC 225 Intro to Cognitive Psychology |
| Electives as advised | 7-9 | |
| Total | 13-15 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. in Psychology
Total Credits Transferred: 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 30 (in major)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 233 Intro to Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 251 Intro to Behavioral Research Methods | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 350 Social Psychology OR PSYC 355 Psychology of Personality | 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 3XX elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 3XX elective | 3 |
| PSYC 3XX elective | 3 |
| PSYC 452 Advanced Research in Psychology (counts for Integrative and Applied learning) | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
Notes
* Students need 120 hours to graduate. 90 hours must be in Liberal Arts and sciences.
* 60-64 credits transfer, general education is complete under seamless transfer
Last Updated: 09/21/2026