You want to attend a credible college that stands out from the rest. At COD, you'll discover:

• Dedicated instructors with years of professional experience.
• Affordable programs to help you achieve success without creating overwhelming debt or draining a savings account.
• Small class sizes that ensure you receive personalized attention.
• A variety of courses offered in different formats, including honors, independent study, online and hybrid.
• An opportunity to learn more about the field of psychology through Psi Beta Honor Society.

Watch a video to learn more about the Psychology program.

Psychology Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific.

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

• Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends.
• Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology.
• Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
• Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solving problems.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (oral or written) for different purposes.

Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. Research psychologists investigate the physical, cognitive, emotional, or social aspects of human behavior. Psychologists in health services fields provide mental health care in hospitals, clinics, schools or private settings. Psychologists employed in applied settings, such as business, industry, government or nonprofit organizations, provide training, conduct research, design organizational systems and act as advocates for psychology.

No, students who apply and are admitted to College of DuPage can enroll directly into psychology classes.

Some psychology courses have prerequisites that must be completed before registration. Meet with an advisor if you have questions about course or transfer requirements.

No, psychology courses are an integral component of most occupational and pre-professional programs. COD offers more than 100 sections of its core Introduction to Psychology class and more than 400 total sections of psychology courses each year to fit your schedule. Courses completed at COD may be fully transferable, based on Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) standards.

Contact a psychology faculty member for scheduling and transfer guidance and information. You can also visit the course catalog to read psychology course descriptions.