Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is offered through the Rutgers University at Mercer County Community College Partnership. This program is designed for students interested in transferring into the Bachelor of Arts Psychology program.

Program Requirements

To be considered for admission, students are recommended to complete the following Mercer courses:

• PSY101 – Introduction to Psychology
• MAT120 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts
• MAT125 – Elementary Statistics I
• Foreign Language – FRE102, GER102, ITA102, or SPA102

These courses should be completed as part of, or in addition to, an Associate Degree program. Completion of an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is required to be considered for admission.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 60 credits from a community college to Rutgers University and must receive a grade of C or better for a course to transfer.

Program Structure

Courses for the Psychology degree at Rutgers-Mercer County Community College are a combination of courses taught in class at the Mercer campus and online courses. Students interested in transferring into this program should be comfortable with taking some online courses.

Admission Criteria

Students who have not completed all the above courses may still be considered for admission but should consult with a Rutgers advisor prior to applying.