Unlock the mysteries of the mind with Psychology at Cayuga, where understanding meets insight. This pathway is for students who are passionate about Psychology and want to transfer after graduating. Students learn the principles of human behavior and develop their skills in empathy, communication, cultural competency, and critical thinking.

Cayuga’s Psychology Concentration is designed for students interested in transferring after graduating and pursuing diverse career opportunities across various industries.

In Psychology, you can:

• Specialize in health care as a clinical, child or counseling psychologist.
• Advocate for families & victims to receive the support they need to overcome crisis and trauma.
• Coordinate research efforts and serve as an industry consultant
• Support businesses by using your skills to determine people and ventures they should endorse and promote

HIGH SCHOOL

To prepare for college, focus on developing your written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills, cultural competency, and time and stress management skills.

Careers in Psychology require strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to think critically, mediate personal and professional disputes, and understand and respect diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives. Students should focus on developing strong writing and verbal communication skills and enhancing their ability to relate to the experiences and emotions of others.

People who work in Psychology need to:

• Develop strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Relate to the experiences and emotions of others
• Show respect and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives

ENGLISH

• 3-year high school English course average of 80 or higher

MATH

• Algebra I final course grade of 90 OR aim to complete Algebra II final course grade of 70 or higher (includes average of Algebra IIa & Algebra IIb)

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT FOR FREE IN HIGH SCHOOL

You can take Cayuga courses for FREE at your high school. This can save thousands in tuition when you complete your Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences with a Psychology concentration degree in just ONE YEAR at Cayuga.

• CCC PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology *
• CCC PSY 212 Developmental PSY – Life Span *
• CCC SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology *
• CCC ENGL 101 Freshman English I *
• CCC ENGL 102 Freshman English II *
• CCC ENGL 221 Effective Speech: Public Address
• CCC MATH 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry
• CCC MATH 214 Statistics
• CCC PSCI 102 American Government
• CCC HIST 103, 104, or 105 *
• CCC Natural Sciences, such as BIO, PHY, GEOL, CHEM (Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning NSCI SUNY General Education)
• CCC ART, such as Art 103, Art 104, Art 215, Art 250, Art 252, Art 253
• CCC Health 104 *
• CCC PE, such as PE 130, 131, 144, 161, 162, 163

* Offered via BOCES Distance Learning

EARN YOUR DEGREE IN ONE YEAR AT CAYUGA

After high school, complete your degree in ONE YEAR at Cayuga Community College.

Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
PSY (206, 212, 215, or 223 recommended) concentration elective	3	PSY (206, 212, 215, or 223 recommended) concentration elective	3
English/Humanities Elective	3-4	PSY (206, 212, 215, or 223 recommended) concentration elective	3
English 221 Effective Speech: Public Address (recommended) (if needed)	3	Math/Science Elective (if needed)	3-4
Gen Ed. Science (if needed)	3-4	Gen Ed. Other World Civilization/The Arts Elective	3
Physical Education Elective	1	Physical Education Elective	1
Free Elective *	3	Free Elective *	3
Total Credits	16-18	Total Credits	16-17

* This elective can be taken during Intersession, Spring, or Summer session.

Degree requirements subject to change. Meet with a Cayuga Advisor to make a personalized plan.

EARN YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR RELATED DEGREE

Cayuga’s Psychology concentration prepares you for diverse career options in fields such as clinical health care, mental health support care, human services, and more. To help students transfer, the college has agreements with 4-year institutions allowing you to transfer all your Cayuga credits. This supports your progress toward a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field.

If you complete Cayuga’s Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. degree with a Psychology Concentration, these schools will guarantee junior standing at transfer. That means less time and money to get a four-year degree.

• Binghamton University
• Buffalo State College
• Empire State College
• SUNY Canton
• SUNY Oswego
• University at Buffalo
• Grand Canyon University
• Hilbert College
• Keuka College
• Nazareth College of Rochester
• St. John Fisher University

Take a closer look at what transfer could look like for you at SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cortland.