Psychology, B.S.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 154 | MATH 106 |
| CST 100 or 110 | CST 100 or 101 |
| ITE 115 or 152 | IT 103 or 104 |
| Arts | Arts |
| Global Contexts | Global Contexts |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| BIO 101 and BIO 102 | BIOL 102 and BIOL 103/105 |
| PSY 200 | PSYC 100 |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102T, HIST L387T, or HIST125 |
| PSY 230 | PSYC 211 |
| MTH 245 | STAT 250 |
| PSY 216 | PSYC 231 |
| PSY 210 OR PSYC 213 | PSYC L300 |
Notes
Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
In addition to BIO 101 and BIO 102, 6-8 additional natural science credits are required for the B.S. Psychology program. These courses may be completed at the community college or at Mason. Choose 6-8 VCCS credits from: BIO, CHM, ENV, GOL PHY, DIT 121, GEO 200, NAS 101, NAS 102, NAS 125, NAS 130 or NAS 150.