Psychology Transfer Pathways

Community college students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Psychology can follow the Psychology Transfer Pathway approved by the statewide Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway (OGTP) to transfer to 13 independent colleges in Ohio. Introductory psychology major and related courses taken at the community college provide a strong foundation for students preparing for transfer as college juniors, bringing maximum credit from their associate degrees.


Step 1:

Earn your associate degree at a community college

Students may follow the Psychology Transfer Pathway and earn their associate degree from any of these community colleges to prepare for transfer to one of the Consortium private colleges or universities:

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Central Ohio Technical College – AA in Psychology

Clark State College – AA in Psychology

Columbus State Community College – AA in Psychology

Cuyahoga Community College – AA in Psychology

Lakeland Community College – AA in Psychology

Lorain County Community College – AA in Psychology

North Central State College – AA in Psychology

Northwest State Community College – AA in Psychology

Sinclair Community College – AA in Psychology (plan is forthcoming)

Stark State College – AA in Psychology

Terra State Community College – AA in Psychology

Associate of Science - Psychology

Clark State College – AS in Psychology

Columbus State Community College – AS in Psychology (plan is forthcoming)

Cuyahoga Community College – AS in Psychology

Lakeland Community College – AS in Psychology

Lorain County Community College – AS in Psychology

Northwest State Community College – AS in Psychology

Sinclair Community College – AS in Psychology (plan is forthcoming)


Step 2:

Complete your bachelor’s degree from an independent college or university

Students who are earning the associate degree and Psychology Transfer Pathway will have followed a curriculum that transfers smoothly to these independent colleges and universities. Students should meet with a transfer advisor at the college where they plan to transfer to learn about the application and admission process, to make sure they meet GPA and other requirements, and to learn about possible scholarships and financial aid.

Ashland University – BA and BS in Psychology

Baldwin Wallace University – BS in Psychology

Bluffton University – BA in Psychology

Capital University – BA in Psychology

Defiance College – BS in Psychology

Hiram College – BA in Psychology

Lourdes University – BA in Psychology

Malone University – BA in Psychology

Muskingum University – BS in Psychology

Ohio Dominican University – BA in Psychology

Ohio Wesleyan University – BA in Psychology

Tiffin University – BA in Psychology with concentrations in Human Services, Addictions Counseling, Cross Cultural and International Psychology, Sport Psychology, and Online Psychology

Ursuline College – BA in Psychology