Transfer Plan
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
USF Tampa Psychology
FTPSY-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Joseph Smiley
Dean, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Program Summary
This Program of Study is intended to assist in the transfer advising process. Students following a transfer plan (FTPSY-TR) will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from SPC. The following requirements include State Mandated Prerequisite courses and are intended to prepare students for transfer into the Psychology baccalaureate program at USF Tampa (CIP Code 42.0101). Students should always consult with the desired institution to determine if the anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements), and see if additional requirements exist (e.g., minimum GPA). Fuse Program Information Students must declare their enrollment in the Fuse Program before completing 30 credit hours. Students in the Fuse Program must meet certain eligibility criteria to ensure their guaranteed admission to their intended program: minimum GPA, completing the courses outlined in the Academic Pathway, completing all State Mandated Prerequisites, and graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. To declare enrollment in the Fuse Program, or to check eligibility status, please make an appointment with your academic advisor. A list of fuse majors can be found at www.spcollege.edu/fuse. Academic Pathway
Florida CIP Code
1192401010 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Federal CIP Code
24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Social and Behavioral Science Elective
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective requirement for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Mathematics Core
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for the AA degree.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Electives
Completion of this requirement satisfies 3 elective credits required for the AA degree.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Foreign Language
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Foreign Language and Enhanced World View requirements and 8 elective credits for the AA degree. This degree program requires a minimum of two semesters of a foreign language at the college level.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Electives
Complete 24 credits to satisfy the 60 credit requirement for the Associate of Arts degree: 3-4 credits from the above State Mandated Prerequisites, 8 credits of Foreign Language and 12-13 additional elective credits. The courses used to satisfy the Computer and Information Literacy Requirement and the Foreign Language Requirement will be counted as Elective credits.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Literature
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Literature
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 36 credits of coursework toward the AA degree.
Completing IDS 1337H, LIT 2110, LIT 2110H, LIT 2120, or LIT 2120H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b><u>AND</b></u> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Speech
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences - American Government
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H will satisfy 3 credits of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Core general education requirement, as well as the course component of the state Civic Literacy Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts - Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts - Elective
Complete 3 credits from the approved coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Completing ARH 1000, HUM 2270, HUM 2270H, IDS 1337H, REL 2300 or REL2300H will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics - Elective
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics - Elective
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Mathematics Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Mathematics course with: MAC, MAP, MAS, MGF, MTG or STA prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Natural Sciences - Elective
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Natural Sciences - Elective
Students may complete an additional 3 credits from the Science Core coursework above
Select 3 credits from any Science course with: APB, AST, BOT, BSC, CHM, ESC, EVR, EVS, GLY, HUN, MET, OCB, OCE, PCB, PHY, PSC or ZOO prefix. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework below. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer and Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses below. No minimum credits required.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview coursework below. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. Any college-level foreign language course, excluding American Sign Language, will meet this requirement.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Natural Science Core and Laboratory
Complete 3-4 credits.
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