ARTICULATION AGREEMENT Between. MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate in Arts.

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1 ARTICULATION AGREEMENT Between MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate in Arts and the UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Psychology Bachelor of Arts Spring 2011

2 This articulation agreement has been established between Middlesex Community College s Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate in Arts program and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology Bachelor of Arts degree. This agreement was developed with the intent of facilitating the transfer process from Middlesex Community College to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. This agreement will serve as a guideline for those who desire to transfer into the Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Students completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate Degree at Middlesex Community College, in accordance with the minimum standards as set by the Psychology department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will be admitted to that department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell as juniors. Students who do not meet the aforementioned minimum standards will be considered for admission to the University of Massachusetts Lowell on a case-by-case basis. OBJECTIVES: 1. To encourage the transfer of qualified students from Middlesex Community College to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. 2. To award academic credit for courses completed at Middlesex Community College that meet the requirements of the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate Degree as stated in this agreement for application toward the requirements for the Psychology Bachelor s Degree at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.. To provide effective and concise guidelines for students seeking to transfer to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Students will have accurate and clear information regarding the transfer of their coursework and credits toward the Psychology Bachelor s Degree at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. TERMS OF THE TRANSFER ARTICULATION AGREEMENT: 1. The University of Massachusetts Lowell guarantees the acceptance of students who complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate Degree program at Middlesex Community College with an overall cumulative GPA of 2.2 or better to the Psychology Bachelor s Degree. 2. The University of Massachusetts Lowell guarantees the transfer of credit as stipulated in the attached Program of Studies. This agreement assumes the completion of the Associate Degree and completion of the courses listed on the attached Program of Studies. The University of Massachusetts Lowell may require that 50% of the major is completed in residence; a minimum total of 120 credits must be completed to earn a Psychology Bachelor s Degree. The University of Massachusetts Lowell will accept courses taken beyond the Associate Degree (20 courses) up to a maximum of 68 credits.

3 . Middlesex Community College transfer students will be subject to all General Education requirements of the University of Massachusetts Lowell as set forth in the University of Massachusetts Lowell catalog. Students meeting the requirements of the MassTransfer Block will be exempt from University General Education requirements with the exception of one science course, but will be required to meet any specific Psychology department General Education requirements as well as the B.A. Foreign Language Proficiency requirement. 4. This document is based upon the evaluation of course descriptions presented to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Courses as listed in this agreement will transfer to the University of Massachusetts Lowell provided a grade of C- or better has been earned. When appropriate, the requirements of the MassTransfer program will be honored. 5. Middlesex Community College students interested in participating in this agreement should be advised to take the suggested liberal arts courses. These courses are required at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and students are advised to complete them as part of their Associate Degree. This agreement shall remain in effect for a period of three years from the date listed below, with the provision that the terms specified herein will continue to apply to students admitted from Middlesex Community College s Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate Degree program within one year of the expiration of the agreement. Each institution agrees to provide timely notice to the other in the event of any modification to the curriculum that might affect compatibility for admission and transfer of coursework. This agreement may be subject to change, without notice, if curriculum requirements change at either institution. Students admitted to the Middlesex Community College s Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration Associate Degree program prior to such notification shall be admitted to the University of Massachusetts Lowell on the basis of this agreement.

4 Transfer Articulation Agreement Middlesex Community College Liberal Arts and Sciences: Psychology Concentration, Associate in Science transferring into University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Psychology, Bachelor of Arts NOTES: Minimum 2.2 cumulative GPA is required for admission to this major Up to 68 credits may be accepted in transfer A maximum of 27 credits of Middlesex Psychology courses can apply to this major; students will need to take a minimum of 18 credits in Psychology at UML Students completing this sequence of Middlesex courses will meet the requirements of the MassTransfer Block. As a result, UMass Lowell s General Education requirements will be fully satisfied, with the exception of one science course, by students completing this Associate Degree program. Middlesex Community College Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Agreement Requirements and Recommended s COURS E # TITLE CR COURS E # University of Massachusetts Lowell Course Equivalencies TITLE ENG 101 English Composition I College Writing I (required) ENG 102 English Composition II: An College Writing II Introduction to Literature (required) Literature Select any Literature Course MassTransfer Gen Ed CR Humanities Humanities Recommended: Language I course Note: 4 semesters of the same World Language (through Language IV) required for Psychology degree. Recommended: Language II course Note: 4 semesters of the same World Language (through Language IV) required for Psychology degree. Language I (required) *Note: Students may opt to take CLEP or Challenge exams in a language as long as they test up to level 4 in a language. Language II (required) *Note: Students may opt to take CLEP or Challenge exams in a language as long as they test up to level 4 in a language.

5 Humanities Recommended: Language III course Note: 4 semesters of the same World Language (through Language IV) required for Psychology degree. Language III (required) *Note: Students may opt to take CLEP or Challenge exams in a language as long as they test up to level 4 in a language. Middlesex Community College Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Agreement Requirements and Recommended s University of Massachusetts Lowell Course Equivalencies MAT 177 Statistics Introduction to Statistics Math/ Science s Minimum of Math/Science s are required, including 8 credits of Science. One course must be a Lab Science. Choose from one of the following combinations: Option 1 2 Laboratory Science Courses (8 cr) -and- 1 Math or Science Course (/4 cr.) Option 2 1 Laboratory Science Course (4 cr.) -and- 2 Non-Lab Science Courses (6 cr.) 10/12 MassTransfer Gen Ed s 10/12

6 History s A History Sequence is Required. Choose from one of the following combinations: 6 MassTransfer Gen Ed s 6 Option 1 HST 121 US History before and- HST 122 Us History after 1865 Option 2 HST 10 History of World Civ before and- HST 11 History of World Civ after 1500 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology General Psychology (required) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology General Education Recommended: Language IV course Note: 4 semesters of the same World Language (through Language IV) required for Psychology degree. Language IV (required) *Note: Students may opt to take CLEP or Challenge exams in a language as long as they test up to level 4 in a language. PSY 18 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences (must earn C or higher) Research I: Basics (required) Note: The required UML research course sequence is currently under review. As a result, this course equivalency may change.

7 Middlesex Community College Liberal Arts & Sciences: Psychology Concentration Agreement Requirements and Recommended s Social Science Group I: Approved Developmental/Cognitive s: Select 2 Courses from the following list: PSY 120 Child Psychology PSY 121 Adolescent Psychology PSY 17 The Mind at Work, The Mind at Play 6 University of Massachusetts Lowell Course Equivalencies Child Psychology ((fulfills Developmental requirement)) Adolescent Psychology ((fulfills Developmental requirement)) Brain, Mind and Behavior 6 The following electives may be transferable but will not meet specific UML requirements and thus should not be selected: PSY 12 Developmental Disabilities PSY 127 Human Sexuality PSY 19 Educational Psychology Psych 200 level elective (student should not then take 47.62) Psych 200 level elective (student should not then take 47.51) Psychology 200 level elective Note: No more than three () courses may be counted toward the minimum 120 credits for the degree. Social Science Group II: Approved Developmental/Cognitive s: Select 2 Courses from the following list: *HUS 101 Intro to Human Services *HUS 152 Current Issues in Human Services **PSY 15 Windows on the World ***PSY 150 Abnormal Psychology ***PSY 151 Psychology of Personality **PSY 15 Community Psychology PSY 160 Dynamics of Interpersonal Relations I PSY 164 Dynamics of Interpersonal Relations II 6 * * ** *** ***47.22 ** Community Service Community Service Social Psychology (required) Abnormal Psychology (required) Psych of Personality (required) Community Psychology (required) Psych 200 level elective Psych 200 level elective * can only count once ** or (both meet same requirement) *** or (both meet same requirement) TOTAL CREDITS * Select HUS 101 or HUS 152, not both ** Select PSY 15 or PSY 15, not both *** Select PSY 150 or PSY 151, not both TOTAL CREDIT S Note: No more than three () courses may be counted toward the minimum 120 credits for the degree

8 UMASS LOWELL PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Maximum number of credits 45; additional Psychology credits do not count toward degree. Psychology GPA must be a minimum of 2.2. PSYCHOLOGY CORE General Psychology PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Child and Adolescent Development PSY 120 Child Psychology PSY 121 Adolescent Psychology Research I: Basics *ethics PSY 18 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences Research II: Statistics take at UML Research III: Laboratory ethics take at UML SOCIAL/COMMUNITY ( Social or Community) diversity requirement 47. PSY 15 Windows on the World PSY15 Community Psychology PERSONALITY/ABNORMAL (47.22 Personality or Abnormal) 47. PSY 150 Abnormal Psychology PSY151 Psychology of Personality EXPERIMENTAL AREA ( Theories of Learning or Sensation and Perception or Cognitive Psychology or Brain, Mind and Behavior) 47. PSY 17 The Mind at Work, The Mind at Play OPTIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES (0 to 9 credits) Up to of the following MCC courses may be used as electives: PSY 120 or 121, PSY 15 or 15, PSY 150 or 151, PSY 12 (and if transferred, student should not take 47.62), PSY 127 (and if transferred, student should not take 47.51); PSY 19; PSY 160 and 161 (and if transferred, student should not take 47.28)

9 All requirements below are at 00 level or above and must be satisfied with coursework at UML TWO 00 OR HIGHER-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES 47. No equivalent 00 level 47. No equivalent 00 level UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR (47.472, 47.47, , , , ) 47. No equivalent 400-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE (or graduate course with instructor permission) (47.472, 47.47, , , , , , , , for credits, , ) 47. No equivalent Maximum number of credits 45; additional Psychology credits do not count toward degree, and all Psychology credits must be listed on this page. Psychology GPA must be a minimum of 2.2.