University Center | Dual Credit | Cary Grove High School - Psychology B.S.

B.S. Psychology, Northern Illinois University

1+1+2 Plan with Cary Grove High School

 

EARN ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CREDIT WITH THESE DUAL CREDIT COURSES THAT ARE OFFERED AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL*

COURSE	CLASS	MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT	CREDITS	COMPLETED
ART 151  or MUS 151	Art Appreciation   or Music Appreciation	IAI FINE ARTS**	3
ENG 151	Composition I	IAI COMMUNICATIONS	3
ENG 152	Composition II	IAI COMMUNICATIONS	3
HIS 170	United States History I	IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
HIS 172	United States History II	IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
PSY 151	Introduction to Psychology	IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (NIU PSY REQ)	3
COM 151	Introduction to Speech	IAI COMMUNICATIONS	3
ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE***	3
Potential Credits Earned in HS			24

 

YEAR TWO AT MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE- Associate in Science (AS) recommended

Semester 1

COURSE	CLASS TITLE	MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSY 275	Abnormal Psychology	MAJOR ELECTIVE (NIU)	3
IAI SCIENCE	IAI SCIENCE	IAI SCIENCE	3
Total Credits			6

Semester 2

COURSE	CLASS TITLE	MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT	CREDITS	COMPLETED
MAT 161	College Algebra	MATH 110 COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
PSY 250	Human Development Over the Life Span	PSYC 225 LIFESPAN (NIU)/IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
PSY 265	Social Psychology	SOCI 260 INTRO TO SOCIAL PSYCH (NIU)/IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
IAI LIFE SCIENCE	IAI LIFE SCIENCE	IAI LIFE SCIENCE	4
BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	3
Total Credits			16

Semester 3

COURSE	CLASS TITLE	MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT	CREDITS	COMPLETED
MAT 220	Statistics	STAT 200 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (NIU REQ)	4
IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE	IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE	IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE	4
BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	3
BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	BS REQ - CHOOSE COURSE BELOW^	3
Total Credits			14

Semester 4

COURSE	CLASS TITLE	MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSY 251	Child Psychology	HDFS 230 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (NIU)/IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	3
IAI HUMANITIES	IAI HUMANITIES	IAI HUMANITIES	3
Total Credits			6

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT MCC

66

***ELECTIVES CAN BE FULLFILLED THROUGH DUAL CREDIT COURSEWORK.

 

MCC REQUIREMENTS	REQ CREDITS
IAI HUM/FINE ARTS	6
IAI SOC & BEHAV SCIENCES	6
IAI PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES	11
IAI MATHEMATICS	3
IAI COMMUNICATIONS	9
GEN EDUC CORE	38
ELECTIVES (approximate)	23

 

YEAR THREE AT UNIVERSITY CENTER

Semester 1	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSYC 101 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY	1
PSYC 300 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR OR	3
PSYC 332 PERSONALITY OR	3
UNIVERSITY BACCALAUREATE 100-400 ELECTIVES (ONLINE)	6

 

Semester 2	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSYC 315 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OR PSYC 324 CHILD DEVELOPMENT	3
PSYC 305 RESEARCH METHODS PSYC 345 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY	3
UNIVERSITY BACCALAUREATE 100-400 ELECTIVES (ONLINE)	6
Total Credits	25

 

YEAR FOUR AT UNIVERSITY CENTER

Semester 1	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSYC 300 BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR OR	3
PSYC 332 PERSONALITY OR	3
PSYC 306 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS	3
UNIVERSITY BACCALAUREATE 300-400 ELECTIVES (ONLINE)	9

 

Semester 2	CREDITS	COMPLETED
PSYC 315 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OR	3
PSYC 413/433 RESEARCH LABORATORY	3
UNIVERSITY BACCALAUREATE 300-400 ELECTIVES (ONLINE)	9
Total Credits	30

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT NIU

55

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS FOR BS DEGREE COMPLETED

121

 

MCC is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). This statewide agreement between many Illinois colleges and universities establishes a “package” of lowerdivision general education coursework accepted at all participating schools.

**IAI requirements based on what is offered in the high school, however students can take other courses that are offered as long as they meet the IAI requirement. Courses required for transfer are denoted on plan.

* Suggested courses are based on courses available in high school, however if student is unable to complete they can take at MCC before transferring to the university.

^ To complete the B.S. requirement, students should complete three of the following at MCC: MAT 171 , 175 , 245 , 253 ; BIO 157 , 158 , 255 , 263 ; CHM 165  , 166 , EAS 120 ; GEL 105 ; PHY 280 , 281 , 291 , 292 .