General Notes for SSGS Pathways
Math – MTH 096 not MTH 098 (unless student needs/wants Chemistry and needs a higher level math as a pre-req)
SSGS pathways (with the exception of LAS5 & GL01) require 3 credits MCC – Health & Wellness. Recommending a two credit class will require student to take an additional class to meet requirement.
New – AF01, GL01, & UR01 have cross-listed courses with separate CRN’s: AFS100/HIS 102, GSS100/SOC100, GLS100/SOC210
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“Need to Know” Information
African American Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Global Studies, Liberal Arts (LAS5), Urban Studies, Psychology
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African American Studies (AF01)
This program is inter-disciplinary, meaning that students will take a variety of different courses from different departments. If you are interested in learning about “Other” histories, racial oppression, building unity in diversity, and social justice, this transfer program is for you. We have a 2+2 program with SUNY Brockport and a unique introductory course. Develop skills like how to critically analyze, make sense of the past and present, and use writing to communicate. Most courses are available at the Downtown campus. The courses in this degree program will primarily be general education courses to fulfill graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer into a 4-year program.
Curricular Requirements
| Internships/experiential learning | MCC will help you find community related organizations if there is interest. |
| Curricular nuances | Substitutions and waiver options are a possibility |
| Coursework availability | Some but not all courses are available online. |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | Some electives may be taken at Brighton campus |
Career considerations
Types of jobs:
- Work with colleges and universities
- Government and non-government organizations
- Multinational organizations
- Community organizations and advocacy groups – legal service agencies
- Research and development
- Social and community service management
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | SUNY College at Brockport – (36 credit hours for major)University of Rochester – (40 credit hours for major)University at Buffalo SUNY – (36 credit hours for major) |
| Recommended course selections for transfer | Our core courses transfer |
| Math requirements for transfer | MTH 160 – Statistics I |
Co-curricular opportunities
| MCC student groups, clubs, organizations | Black Student Union- and students can begin their own clubs |
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Gender & Sexuality Studies (GE01)
The Gender and Sexuality Studies program is a transfer degree program, which defines gender and sexuality as fundamental categories of social and cultural analysis. This program is an interdisciplinary program that examines how gender and sexuality are categories of social organization and power relations. You will study history, inequality, and the intersection of gender and sexuality with other social identities. The courses in this degree program will primarily be general education courses to fulfill graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer into a 4-year program. Along the way, students will sharpen their ability to write and think critically, and communicate effectively.
Curricular Requirements
| Internships/experiential learning | MCC will help you find community related organizations if there is interest. |
| Curricular nuances | Substitution and waiver options are a possibility |
| Coursework availability | Some but not all courses are available online. |
| Resources available/academic support | Yes |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | Some electives may be taken at the Downtown campus, all courses are available at the Brighton campus. |
Career considerations
Types of jobs:
- Work with colleges and universities
- Government and non-government organizations
- Community organizations and advocacy groups
- Social, legal & community service agencies
- Social worker
- Clinical, family or school counselor
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | SUNY College at Brockport – (36 credit hours for major) SUNY Geneseo – (36 credit hours for major) University at Buffalo SUNY – (36 credit hours for major) |
| Recommended course selections for transfer | Core courses transfer |
| Math requirements for transfer | MTH 160 – Statistics I |
Co-curricular opportunities
| MCC student groups, clubs, organizations | The Pride Alliance. Students are encouraged to start other clubs that are relevant |
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Global Studies (GL01)
The Global Studies program is a transfer degree program providing students with the study of people, cultures, governments, and the global community. Students will better understand the diversity and complexities of the global community, as well as the study of global interdependence and globalization. The courses in this degree program will primarily be general education courses to fulfill graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer into a 4-year program. Along the way, students will sharpen their ability to write and think critically, and communicate effectively.
Curricular Requirements
| Internships/experiential learning | MCC will help find relevant organizations upon interest. |
| Curricular nuances | Substitution and waivers are a possibility |
| Coursework availability | Some online course options, but completion of the degree program requires travel to MCC. |
| Resources available/academic support | Yes |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | Some program requirements and electives can be completed at the Downtown Campus. |
Career considerations
- Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations and services
- Government institutions and civil service
- Intergovernmental organizations
- Legislative service
- Research institutions
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | SUNY Brockport: Approximately 36 credit hour minimum for major; study abroad and foreign language required. SUNY Geneseo: Approximately 42 credit hour minimum for major; study abroad or internship and foreign language required. St. John Fisher College: Approximately 36 credit hour minimum for major; study abroad, senior thesis, and modern language required. Rochester Institute of Technology (120 credits total for a BS degree) |
| Recommended course selections for transfer | MCC four semester sequence |
| Math requirements for transfer | MTH 160 – Statistics I |
Co-curricular opportunities
| MCC student groups, clubs, organizations | Global Union, the Politicos, and other cultural student organizations. Students are welcome to begin a club as well. |
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Anthropology/History/Political Science/Sociology Liberal Arts (LAS5)
This pathway is inter-disciplinary, meaning that students will take various courses from many academic disciplines. Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of our four disciplines*. The courses in this pathway will primarily be general education courses to fulfill graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer into a 4-year program. Along the way, students will sharpen their ability to write and think critically, and communicate effectively.
*Anthropology: the study of human societies and cultures and their development including human biological and physiological characteristics and their evolution.
*History: The study of the human past as primarily described in the written documents left by human beings. In addition, History involves the whole series of past events connected with someone or something.
*Political Science: The analysis of political activity and behavior, especially as demonstrated through systems of government.
*Sociology: The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society including the analysis of social problems, equity, and social justice.
Develop skills like information literacy, ethical reasoning, using knowledge of the local and global world you live in to solve problems, and strong written and oral communication.
Curricular Requirements
| Internships/experiential learning | MCC will help you find community related organizations if there is interest. |
| Curricular nuances | Substitutions and waiver options are a possibility |
| Coursework availability | Some but not all courses are available online. |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | Courses available at Brighton and/or downtown campuses. Most courses available online. |
Career considerations
Types of jobs: This degree will help you in ANY career of your choice. Below are some examples:
- Work with colleges and universities
- Government and non-government organizations
- Multinational organizations
- Community organizations and advocacy groups – legal service agencies
- Research and development
- Social and community service management
- Finance and banking
- Healthcare
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | SUNY College at Brockport University of Rochester University at Buffalo SUNY Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Recommended course selections for transfer | Advisement will help students to tailor course selections |
Co-curricular opportunities
| MCC student groups, clubs, organizations | Students are welcome either to begin or join a club |
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Urban Studies (UR01)
This program is inter-disciplinary, meaning that students will take a variety of different courses from different departments. If you are interested in learning about social, economic and environmental influences on cities, developing knowledge and insights that are increasingly valuable in our diverse society and changing world, understanding forces that influenced the transition from small urban communities to modern, global cities. Along the way, you will sharpen your ability to write and think critically, and communicate effectively.
Most courses are available at the new Downtown campus. The courses in this degree program will primarily be general education courses to fulfill graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer into a 4-year program.
Curricular Requirements
| Portfolio requirements | URS 100/SOC 202 – Introduction to Urban Studies |
| Internships/experiential learning | MCC will help you find community related organizations if there is interest. |
| Curricular nuances | Substitutions and waiver options are a possibility |
| Coursework availability | Some but not all courses are available online and during evening sessions. |
| Resources available/academic support | Yes |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | Some electives may be taken at Brighton campus |
Career considerations
Types of jobs:
Architecture
Urban planning
Law and criminal justice
Political science/Political representative
Environmental studies
Urban and spatial geography
Community Advocate
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | SUNY College at Geneseo – (36 credit hours for B.A. in Sociology) Urban studies minor/concentration (21-22 credits). Rochester Institute of Technology B.S. Degree in Sociology/Anthropology Concentration in Urban Studies University at Buffalo SUNY – (36 credit hours for B.A. Geography (urban and regional analysis concentration) |
| Recommended course selections for transfer | Our core courses transfer |
| Math requirements for transfer | MTH 160 – Statistics I |
Co-curricular opportunities
| MCC student groups, clubs, organizations | Students are welcome to begin a club, please email professor Dina Giovanelli at dgiovanelli@monroecc.edu for faculty sponsorship |
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Psychology A.S. (PC01)
The Psychology A.S. degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university and to earn a Baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related area by providing foundational courses that parallel the first two years in a four-year institution.
Introductory psychology, statistics, and research methods lay a foundation for courses in areas such as developmental, social, and abnormal psychology. Students will broaden their education by taking additional courses in psychology and other social sciences, writing, humanities, and natural sciences.
This is a transfer program and is NOT designed to build enough skills to enter a career in psychology with a two-year degree. Students should generally be assigned to this program only if they express a specific interest in psychology and plan to continue to study at the bachelor’s degree level or beyond. People interested in direct support jobs at the associate level are more appropriately directed to a degree in human services.
Entry level psychology-related jobs usually require at least a bachelor’s degree and many require a master’s degree or higher. A bachelor’s degree in psychology can also be useful in a wide variety of other fields, such as business or criminal justice. Licensure to practice in clinical and counseling fields in New York and most other states requires a minimum of a master’s degree. More information about careers in psychology can be found at: https://www.psywww.com/careers/
There are some limited opportunities for someone with an associate’s degree in psychology to work as a psychiatric technician, a social work assistant, residential staff in human services, drug counselor, or an entry level practitioner working with children with autism. Those positions usually require additional training or supervised experience outside of an associate’s degree program, however. Opportunities for advancement may also be limited without further education. For example, supervisory positions in human services settings usually require at least a bachelor’s degree.
Students who graduate with this degree will be well-prepared for transfer to a Baccalaureate degree program in psychology. Students who transfer to a SUNY four-year institution will have met the requirements for junior standing in the psychology major.
Curricular Requirements
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| Projects – capstone, team-based | Individual and group projects; varies from class to class |
| Learning communities | PSY 101 and REA 100: Reading and Thinking in Psychology |
| Internships/experiential learning | Must have:
Additional opportunities for Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, dependent on course and instructor |
| Curricular nuances |
Follow four-semester sequence closely to meet course pre-reqs |
| Coursework availability | Program may be completed 100% online; Few program classes are offered in the evenings |
| Resources available/academic support | Tutoring, libraries, open computer labs |
Physical locations/Online Considerations
| Multiple campus location requirements | All program courses located at the Brighton Campus PSY 101, PSY 108, PSY 201, PSY 212, and PSY 261 offered at the Downtown Campus |
Career considerations
| Licensures needed to enter profession | Dependent on specific position |
| Background checks | Dependent on specific position and employer |
| Drug testing required | Dependent on specific position and employer |
Transfer considerations?
| Most common transfer school(s) | Based on 2017 and 2018 data
Students who wish to transfer to a private college or university, however, may not be considered for junior standing, as requirements vary by institution. |
Updated October 2019
Comparing PSY 101 Instructional Formats
FACE-TO-FACE
- Have structure of regular class meetings to go over material and answer questions, with required attendance
- Must come to campus to take all your tests: one per unit given in class, optional two more in the Psychology Learning Center at the Brighton Campus/Testing Center at the Downtown Campus
- The final grade for this course is based on seven unit exams but you get three opportunities to take each unit exam
- Can get tutoring and take practice tests in the Psychology Learning Center at the Brighton Campus/Learning Commons at the Downtown Campus
- Pay smaller lab fee (around $30), but not online course fee (around $50), nor proctoring cost (around $100)
HYBRID
- Online attendance required by completing discussions on Blackboard
- Notes and resources available on Blackboard
- Must come to campus to take all your tests (at least one per unit, up to three per unit) in the Psychology Learning Center at the Brighton Campus/Testing Center at the Downtown Campus during the available hours noted on the PLC website
- The final grade for this course is based on seven unit exams but you get three opportunities to take each unit exam
- Can get tutoring and take practice tests in the Psychology Learning Center at the Brighton Campus/Learning Commons at the Downtown Campus
- Pay smaller lab fee (around $30), but no online course fee (around $50), and no proctoring cost (around $100)
FULLY ONLINE
- Never come to campus at all; all work completed on Blackboard from convenience of your own computer (must be a computer, not a tablet, Chromebook, or phone)
- Only take one required test per unit
- The final grade is based on tests (40%), writing assignments ( ), class discussions (), quizzes ()
- Requires a webcam with microphone because must take unit tests online with proctoring (proctoring is available 24 hours)
- Pay online course fee (around $50), and proctoring cost (around $100), and smaller lab fee (around $30)
PSYCHOLOGY (PC01) Program And Pathway Students:
First-Semester Course Guidelines
- English/writing course (3 credits): based on placement
- Psychology course (3 credits):
- If student places in ENG 101 we recommend PSY 101
- If reading score is marginal (scores 71-89) we recommend the PSY 101 be taken along with REA 100. In this case, REA 100 will replace the HED course in the first semester, and can fulfill a general elective requirement in the student’s degree
- If reading score is below 71, PSY 101 is NOT recommended. PSY 100, PSY 109, and PSY 110 are better options for this student.
- Math course by placement (4 or 5 credits):
- Math Level 1: TRS 092
- Math Level 2 or 3: TRS 094
- Math Level 4-6: MTH 096
- Math Level 8 or higher: MTH 162
(Advisors: Note that the 4-semester sequence in Banner has MTH 162 in Semester 2. Still, if a student is qualified for this course they may choose to take it in Semester 1, or else take a program or open elective in the first semester.)
- Health course (3 credits):
- Any 3-credit course meeting MCC’s Health and Wellness General Education requirement, based on student’s interest and schedule
- SELECT ONE OF THESE (3 credits):
- Humanities Elective (PHL 103 recommended)
- Program Elective (two required for major): Any PSY course except PSY 290 not fulfilling another requirement, or SOC 101
- Open Elective (four required for major): Can be any credit-bearing course. We recommend one of these courses based on interest:
- Business: BUS 104 (Introduction to Business)
- Clinical/Counseling: PHL 250 (Professional Ethics)
- Community Engagement: GEG 102 (Human Geography)
- Developmental/Education: Spanish or American Sign Language
- Forensic/Law: CRJ 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice)
- Health/Wellness: HED 210 (Integrated Health and Wellness)
- Life Skills: ECO 103 (Personal Money Management)
- Note: COS 133 (3 credits): All students who are placed into a TRS course are required to take a COS (College Success) course. We recommend the three-credit COS 133 course. COS 133 can fulfill an open elective requirement in the student’s degree.
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TRANSFER ADVISING FOR PSYCHOLOGY
SUNY Brockport (PC31) and SJF (PC32): Our PC01 program transfers seamlessly
RIT (LA54):
- MTH 162 is NOT advised but rather MTH 160 & 161 & 165 since they need 3 math courses and some are combined with other courses to fulfill requirements
- BIO 120 and BIO 132 & 133
Roberts Wesleyan College (PC30):
- ENG 101 AND ENG 200 and for SUNY GER elective, ENG 105 is recommended although there are a number of other ENG courses that could apply
- HIS 113 OR HIS 114, and one specific SS elective from their list (POS 101…)
Nazareth (LA46):
- ENG 101 AND ENG 200
- Recommend PHL 101 OR PHL 102
- Two semesters of a world language sequence (not ASL)
- PSY 101 AND THREE courses from: PSY 150, PSY 200, PSY 201, PSY 202, PSY 205, PSY 206, PSY 222, PSY 230, PSY 261.
- Max. of 12 credits of Human Services would be considered general electives
U of R (LA60):
- ENG 200 with B or higher
- HED 207 OR HED 209 OR HED 212
- MTH 160 OR MTH 162
- PSY 101 AND ONE course from: PSY 150, PSY 201, PSY 202, PSY 205, PSY 206, PSY 220 (Maximum of TWO PSY courses beyond PSY 101)
- Brain and Cog. Science students consult with U of R re: electives
- Grade of “B” required in major coursework
SUNY Fredonia (LA40):
- PSY 101, PSY 220, MTH 162 and second SUNY Gen ED MTH
- Max. 12 credits in PSY, 23 hours in PSY at Fredonia
- These transfer as upper level courses: PSY 109, PSY 203, PSY 204, PSY 206
- Minor is required and should begin coursework at MCC
- 2.00 GPA in PSY courses
- BS Degree in Psychology – Same as above but select a biology OR chemistry focus:
- o BIO: BIO 155, BIO 156, CHE 151
- o CHEM: CHE 151, CHE 152, and BIO elective
SUNY Geneseo (LA41):
- TWO 4 credit Natural Science courses (with different prefixes); BIO 132 & 133 OR BIO 155 required
- Recommends HIS 103 OR HIS 104 OR HIS 111 OR HIS 112 OR POS 102
- HMN 220 OR HMN 221
- Recommends ANT 102
- PSY 101, PSY 201/202/203, PSY 205, PSY 206
- Foreign Language up to first intermediate level (ex. SPA 101, 102 and 103) required for graduation unless requirement is met in high school. See note on 2+2 advising guide for LA41 for details
SUNY Oswego (LA45):
- At least TWO but no more than FOUR courses: PSY 101 AND up to THREE courses from: PSY 201, PSY 202, PSY 203, PSY 204, PSY 205, PSY 206
- ONE course from the following: CIS; MTH 160, 175 or higher; PHL 102.
NOTE: Some 2+2s remain audited against the LA04 degree. Make sure to look at the second tab on the audit sheet that says “Major Listing Sheet” for major details.
See: https://www.monroecc.edu/auditsheets.nsf/Web%20By%20College?OpenView
Updated April 2019
