LaGuardia Partners With CUNY School of Professional Studies to Launch Online Psychology Academy
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (April 23, 2024) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is among the six CUNY community colleges partnering with the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) to provide associate-degree holders who majored in psychology or a related field with a seamless pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
According to the announcement issued by CUNY SPS, “This innovative collaboration, known as the Online Psychology Academy, will allow eligible graduates from the schools to be admitted into the CUNY SPS online BA in Psychology program without completing a transfer application. Additionally, even before students register, the Online Psychology Academy will ensure prospective students have an easy and supportive transition to CUNY SPS by inviting them to partake in a selection of engaging departmental programs and events.”
“Psychology is a top 10 college major nationwide and now, because of the SPS Online Psychology Academy, LaGuardia students will be able to earn their Bachelor’s degree entirely online in a nationally recognized and highly ranked program,” said Billie Gastic Rosado, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We expect this to make a big difference for adult learners, parents, and working students, in particular, who will find the flexibility of an online degree program exactly what they need to fulfill their dreams of earning their degree without missing a step.”
In addition to LaGuardia, the other colleges partnering with CUNY SPS are Borough of Manhattan Community College; Guttman Community College; Hostos Community College; Kingsborough Community College; and Queensborough Community College. On April 19 the CUNY Central office hosted a signing ceremony where leaders from each school met to celebrate the launch of the Online Psychology Academy.
Under the terms of the Online Psychology Academy agreement, eligible associate-degree graduates from the six community colleges who have majored in psychology or a related field will qualify automatically for admission into the CUNY SPS BA in Psychology program, and will be awarded up to 60 transfer credits towards the bachelor’s degree based on the current (Fall 2023) Psychology curriculum. To qualify, graduates must have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, be in good academic standing, and have a minimum grade of C or better in psychology and other courses as designated by their School. Graduates who meet these requirements will not need to complete a transfer application, but instead respond to outreach from the CUNY SPS Psychology program and Admissions Office indicating their intent to attend the following semester.
The CUNY SPS BA in Psychology online degree program focuses on the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. As part of their studies, students select one of three tracks for their advanced coursework: Organizational Psychology, Psychological Development, or Psychopathology. Through these tracks, students also gain a solid foundation in research methodology, motivation, learning, social behavior, and development that they can apply toward a variety of careers, as well as graduate work in psychology and related fields.
Recognized continually for its quality, affordability, and accessibility, the CUNY SPS online BA in Psychology program has been ranked #8 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology programs for 2024, among many other accolades.
In recent years, LaGuardia partnered with Baruch College to launch the LaGuardia-Baruch Business Academy and with John Jay College of Criminal Justice to launch the Justice Academy. Other articulations agreements are listed on the LaGuardia website.
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LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education.
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