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Psychology Transfer Track-
General Studies AA

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Why study General Studies AA at FMCC

This is a university-parallel program that is designed for students who intend to transfer into a Psychology or related program at a four-year college or university. Students will work with an academic advisor to select courses that aligns with the approved SUNY Transfer Path for Psychology. The program provides flexibility for students to explore their options or to tailor specific areas to align with their transfer and career goals.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in a number of fields after students transfer and earn their bachelorette or graduate degree(s) in psychology. The positions presented are potential career pathways FMCC graduates can take and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Marriage and Family Therapists

MEDIAN SALARY

$52,742*

SALARY RANGE $39,999 - $103,455

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. (bls.gov)

Over 150 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
School Psychologists

MEDIAN SALARY

$65,912*

SALARY RANGE $49,076 - $118,281

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. (bls.gov)

Nearly 400 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors

MEDIAN SALARY

$51,992*

SALARY RANGE $36,497 - $98,702

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services. (bls.gov)

Over 1,800 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Licensed Clinical Psychologists

MEDIAN SALARY

$107,148*

SALARY RANGE $57,294 - $196,410

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. (bls.gov)

Over 300 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

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Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

Majors: Psychology BA, Informatics BS, Human Development BS, Social Welfare BS

Majors: Psychology BA

Majors: Applied Psychology BS

Majors: Communication Disorders BA/BS

More Information

62 Credits

for Psychology Transfer Track - General Studies AA Program

100% of Program

can be completed fully online, fully on-campus, or a combination of the classroom modalities.

5 COURSES

in Psychology beyond the introductory class are available as part of the SUNY Transfer Path. Students should work with an academic advisor to select classes.

Program Insight

Graduates of the Psychology Transfer Track - General Studies AA program have gone on to exciting careers after transferring to 4-year colleges and universities as well as possible graduate school. The education at SUNY FMCC provides a strong foundation in preparing you for future career success.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Basic Communication: Produce coherent texts with common college-level forms, demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts, research a topic, develop an argument and organize supporting details.

  2. Mathematics: Demonstrate the use of numerical data in a variety of mathematical applications to solve practical problems and interpret information in a day-to-day setting.

  3. Humanities: Knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by other knowledge areas required by the General Education program.

  4. Natural Science: Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

  5. Social Science: Understanding the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis in at least one discipline of the social sciences. 

Program Features

Experienced Faculty
Learn from dedicated psychology professors who have years of teaching and real-world experience.

Community Outreach FM
This club helps communities in Fulton and Montgomery counties by raising money and volunteering in soup kitchens, schools, community fundraisers, donating, etc.

Student Leadership Opportunities
Take a leadership role with the Student Senate or Student Activities Board or participate in one of the many others clubs and organizations on campus.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the cultures and economies of various countries.

Transfer Planning Support
Students have support from the Academic Advisement Office to guide you through your program including transfer planning with 4-year colleges and universities.

Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette business programs at either SUNY Cobleskill, Excelsior University, or Maria College while attending the Business Administration program at SUNY FMCC.

Microcredentials

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

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Course Highlights

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Course Catalog

SUNY FMCC offers its catalog online in a downloadable PDF document that makes information on programs, courses and policies most current and accessible, while reducing impact on the environment.  Additional information is available on the College’s website and portal. To read and search the FMCC Catalog, you’ll need Adobe Reader version 7.0 or later.

2024-2025 FMCC CATALOG
Program Course Layout

Students in the Psychology Transfer Track - General Studies AA Program are recommended to take no more than five psychology courses for their concentration or major. The first required course is PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology. Here are additional psychology course examples.

PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology

Theory and description of the major behavioral disorders and the psychopathology of everyday life. Examines both causes and treatment of these disorders.

PSY 220 Adolescent Psychology

Focus is on the physical, cognitive, social, and moral developments of adolescents and contemporary adolescent problems and issues.

PSY 250 Social Psychology

An overview of theories and empirical data of the study of the individual in society. Topics include the social self, interpersonal attraction, aggression, obedience and conformity, stereotypes and prejudice, formation and measurement of attitudes, and group processes.

SOC 125 Behavioral Statistics

Quantitative data analysis in psychology and the behavioral sciences. Basic concepts of probability, descriptive, and inferential statistics including central tendency, variability, correlation, analysis of variance, and parametric tests.

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