Marymount Psychology BA Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Catalog Year 2026-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for PSYCHOLOGY
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 College Success Skills or 101 Orientation |
1-2 |
No credit awarded |
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ENG 111 College Comp I |
3 |
EN 101 |
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ENG 112 College Comp II |
3 |
EN 102 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
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Any UCGS Literature |
3 |
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PSY 200 Intro to Psychology |
3 |
PSY 101 |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
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BIO 101 with lab |
4 |
BIO 151 & BIO 151L |
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MTH 245 or MTH 155 Statistics |
3 |
MA 132 |
MTH 245 is required for students taking PSY 210 |
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Any UCGS transfer course (x2) |
6-8 |
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PSY 210 or MTH 261 Statistics |
3-4 |
PSY 210 is strongly recommended as it is equivalent to PSY 201/PSY 900 at MU, which is a required course for the Psychology major. |
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PSY 215, PSY 216, or PSY 230 |
6 |
PSY 230, PSY 220, or PSY 110 |
All strongly recommended as all are required for the Psychology major. |
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PSY 211 and additional courses |
15-18 |
PSY 211 strongly recommended (equivalent to PSY 105 and PSY 302, which are required for the Psychology major) |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Marymount University |
Credits |
Notes |
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PSY 105 |
1 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 211 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 110 |
3 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 230 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 200 or CCS 399 |
1 |
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PSY 201 |
3 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 210 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 220 |
3 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 216 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 230 |
3 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 215 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 250 |
3 |
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PSY 260 |
3 |
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PSY 302 |
3 |
Will need to complete this course if PSY 211 is not completed at VCCS school. |
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PSY 311 or PSY 363 |
3 |
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PSY 400 or PSY 405 |
3-6 |
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PSY 497 |
3 |
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300/400 PSY Major Electives |
6 |
Will need to complete if PSY 219 and PSY 260 are not completed at VCCS school. |
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TRS 100 |
3 |
Required LAC course. |
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General Electives |
22 |
Credits will vary based on required major coursework completed at VCCS school. |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60-63 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement
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VCCS students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher are guaranteed admission.
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Students with 2.2-2.5 GPAs are encouraged to apply.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: Transfer Marymount
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Admission Application: Application Link
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FAFSA: studentaid.gov
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites.
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and Marymount University.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Students should work with their academic advisors to determine their best path forward.
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Once deposited, students will receive a custom evaluation and pathway recommendations from the registrar's office.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Satisfies Core Curriculum except for Theology course.
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Dual Enrollment: Reviewed for degree pathways.
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Credit for Prior Learning: Credits are reviewed and a decision is granted from the Registrar.
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Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at MU.
Is This College Right For Me?
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Located in Arlington, Marymount University is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds.
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Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Did You Know That...
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Completing your Associate transfer degree satisfies all lower division general education requirements.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore potential careers, salaries, and job outlooks at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Program Successes & Highlights
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90% of graduates are employed in the field or pursuing further education within six months.
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Real-world Learning through internships and research.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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About 65% of transfer applicants are accepted.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Marymount offers accelerated pathways to graduate study in psychology.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a 120-credit, transfer-friendly program.