Psychology and Psychology Transfer Pathway
The Psychology Transfer Pathway is a solid educational foundation that can lead to a variety of careers that work with people studying the human mind and behavior. The benefits of understanding how people see and process the world around them can improve experiences in a wide variety of careers.
Students learn:
- Introduction to psychology
- Group communication
- Developmental and abnormal psychology
- Unique psychology for aging populations, women and children
- Experiential and scientific lab methods.
Some graduates go directly into the workforce, but most will transfer to a partner Minnesota State university to earn a related bachelor’s degree to pursue more advanced careers in social work, counseling, psychology, etc.
* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.
- 60 credit degree
- Online courses
- Start in fall or spring
Program Delivery
Section titled “Program Delivery”- Fully online
- No set meeting time; students attend lectures and access class materials according to their schedules
- Fall and spring start
Program Cost*
Section titled “Program Cost*”Tuition/Fees
Section titled “Tuition/Fees”- AA Transfer Pathway – $14,314
Additional Costs
Section titled “Additional Costs”- Book costs vary
Program Highlights
Section titled “Program Highlights”The Psychology Transfer Pathway AA is designed for a student to attend a partnered Minnesota State university:
- Bemidji State University
- Metropolitan State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- St. Cloud State University
- Winona State University
Careers & Jobs
Section titled “Careers & Jobs”- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counselor