Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at your technical college for assistance in navigating
coursework in your college program of study. Your University of South Carolina advisor
will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after transfer.
Complete at SC Technical College System
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (15 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Comp I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Comp (CC - CMW) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology | 3 | C | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (CC - GSS) |
| MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or MAT 165 Statistics or CPT 101 Introduction to computers |
3 | C | MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc. Sci. or MATH 001T Statistics or CSCE 101 Intro to Computer & Programming Concepts Using AI Tools (CC - ARP) |
| MUS 105 Music Appreciation ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or THE 101 Intro to Theatre |
3 | C | MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or ARTE 101 Intro to Art or THEA 200 Understanding & Apprec. Theatre (CC - AIU) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR-Elective) |
Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Comp II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Comp (CC - CMW) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC - CMS) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics | 3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics (CC - ARP) |
| BIO 101 Biological Science I or BIO 105 Principles of Biology or BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 | C | BIOL 101/ 101L Biological Principles I & Lab or BIOL 110 General Biology or BIOL 243/243L Human Anat. & Physiology/ Lab (CC - SCI) |
| PSC 201 American Government or HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 |
3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government or HIST 111 US History to 1865 (CC-VSR/FD CC-GHS/FD) |
Courses That Must Be Completed at USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Three (13- 14 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 120 Professional Development in Psychology | 1 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| Foreign Language or Carolina Core Req.** |
3-4 | SPA 101 – Elementary Spanish I or FRE 101 Elementary French I or GER 101 Elementary German I |
(CC - GFL) | |
| PSYC 220 Psychological Statistics | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| History *** | 3 | Equivalent History course *** | (CR-HIST) |
Semester Four (17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 221 Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| Foreign Language or Carolina Core Req.*** |
3 | SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II or FRE 102 Elementary French II or GER 102 Elementary German II |
(CC - GFL) | |
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Carolina Core SCI | 4 | Equivalent if Applicable | (CC-SCI) |
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| Foreign Language or Carolina Core Req. *** |
3 | SPA 122 Basic Proficiency Spanish or FRE 122 Basic Proficiency French |
(CR / CC) | |
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fine Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CR) |
Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) | |
| Cognate or Minor Course |
3 | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) | |
| Social Science *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CR) | |
| Humanities or Fine Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CR) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective |
3 | C (minor) | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fine Arts *** |
3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (CR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) |
Semester Eight (12- 15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC Major Course | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| PSYC Major Course (or Approved Elective) | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalency | (MR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective |
3 | C (minor) | No SCTCS Equivalency | (PR) |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| Approved Elective (only if needed to meet graduation hours) *** | 0-3 | Equivalent if Applicable *** | (PR) |
* Additional courses may be transferred. For more information about program requirements
please visit the undergraduate programs bulletin and the course equivalency transfer table to determine how additional courses may transfer from your institution. **Not all USC majors offer Transfer Advising Guides. The university’s top transfer
majors were selected for these guides. *** In Resident Requirement: The last 25% of a student’s degree must be completed
in residence at the University of South Carolina, and at least half of the hours in
the student’s major course and in the student’s minor courses (if applicable) must
be taken at the University. **** Transfer credits to USC must be from regionally accredited institutions for academic courses completed with grades of C- or better.
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.