Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior and the biological and mental processes that underlie behavior. Freshmen and sophomores who plan to major in Psychology are encouraged to minimize the number of psychology courses taken. Freshmen and sophomores who plan to major in Psychology are encouraged to complete additional foundation courses in science and math beyond those required in the Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum (IAI GECC) and to minimize the number of psychology courses taken.

Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program. Students pursuing secondary education in social science should meet with an academic advisor. Transfer guides for some universities are available at svcc.edu/transfer. 

(IMPORTANT PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR NOTE: The IAI Psychology major panel recommends that students take no more than PSY 103 for GECC credit. Any additional Psychology courses are for major credit (see above for specific IAI recommendations.)