{"id":227,"date":"2015-01-12T23:56:27","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T23:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:06:54","slug":"about-prerequisites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/","title":{"rendered":"About Prerequisites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69efa25449f41\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5a5d5e;color:#5a5d5e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/#For_All_Courses_with_a_Psyc_100_prerequisite_Psyc_210_Psyc_225_and_Psyc_230\" >For All Courses with a Psyc 100 prerequisite (Psyc 210, Psyc 225, and Psyc 230):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/#For_Psychology_230\" >For Psychology 230:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/#To_Demonstrate_Eligibility_for_Psyc_230\" >To Demonstrate Eligibility for Psyc 230:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/#If_you_need_to_submit_evidence_of_Eng_100_or_PsycSoc_205\" >If you need to submit evidence of\u00a0Eng 100 or Psyc\/Soc 205:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/#If_you_need_to_submit_evidence_of_Psyc_100\" >If you need to submit evidence of\u00a0Psyc 100:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Based on research on student success in psychology courses and in order to increase the\u00a0likelihood\u00a0that our students are positioned to succeed in their psychology courses, the discipline of psychology enforces all prerequisites.<\/strong>\u00a0 More information about the enforcement process immediately follows the chart of courses and prerequisites.\u00a0<strong>Please be aware that this is a discipline policy and individual faculty may not grant exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The college approved prerequisites for our classes are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 346px\" border=\"1\" width=\"744\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Course<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Prerequisite<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Psychology 205: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC\/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and MATH 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Psychology 210: Physiological Psychology<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d in PSYC 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Psychology 225: Abnormal Psychology<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d in PSYC 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Psychology 230: Research Methods in Psychology<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"221\">Minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d in PSYC 100\u00a0<b>AND<\/b>\u00a0PSYC\/SOC 205\u00a0<b>AND<\/b>\u00a0ENG 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Prerequisite verification is enforced at the time of registration for these classes. \u00a0You will be blocked from enrollment in these courses unless your computer records indicate successful completion of the prerequisite course work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_All_Courses_with_a_Psyc_100_prerequisite_Psyc_210_Psyc_225_and_Psyc_230\"><\/span>For All Courses with a Psyc 100 prerequisite (Psyc 210, Psyc 225, and Psyc 230):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must have completed (with a C or better) an Introductory to Psychology course that is comparable to the Psyc 100 class offered at Palomar College. We will also accept a score of 3 or better on the AP Psychology Test.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your transcript evidence to the Evaluations Office within the Admissions &amp; Records Office. This should be done before attempting to enroll in the course, at least 3 business days prior to your registration appointment date. \u201cPrerequisite Evaluation Request\u201d forms are available in the Evaluations Office, Student Services Center-40 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/forms\/evaluations-forms\/#Requisite_Clearance_Request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link to the appropriate webpage<\/a>).\u00a0For more\u00a0information, contact the Evaluations Office at 760-744-1150, x2165, or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:evaluations@palomar.edu\">evaluations@palomar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you may submit your official\u00a0transcripts from another institution to the Student Records Office, and then meet with a Counselor to submit a \u201cCourse Evaluation Request\u201d\u00a0form to the Evaluations Office.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Psychology_230\"><\/span>For Psychology 230:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Psyc 230 (Research Methods in Psychology) has 3 prerequisites. You must have received a C or better in<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>PSYC 100 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to an Introductory to Psychology course that is comparable to Palomar\u2019s Psyc 100 class, we will accept a score of 3 or better on the AP Psychology Test.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PSYC 205 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Please note that Psyc\/Soc 205 must have been completed\u00a0<strong>BEFORE<\/strong>\u00a0you take Psyc 230.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ENG 100 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0To demonstrate you completed English 100, you may have completed any of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Transcript from Palomar College showing you have passed English 100 with a C or better<\/li>\n<li>Transcript from another college showing you passed the equivalent of English 100 with a C or better<\/li>\n<li>Results of College Board AP Literature and Composition score of 3, 4, or 5<\/li>\n<li>SAT English\/Critical Reading score of 500 or above<\/li>\n<li>ACT English\/Critical Reading score of 22 or above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Demonstrate_Eligibility_for_Psyc_230\"><\/span>To Demonstrate Eligibility for Psyc 230:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are a new or transfer\u00a0student, it is important that you update your records with the Palomar\u00a0College system. If you are unsure which course Palomar does not have record of you completing, please call the Evaluations office (760-744-1150 ext. 2165)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_need_to_submit_evidence_of_Eng_100_or_PsycSoc_205\"><\/span>If you need to submit evidence of\u00a0Eng 100 or Psyc\/Soc 205:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Submit your documents to the Assessment Office. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/assessment\/sample-page\/\">https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/assessment\/sample-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Previous college coursework, prior college assessments, or prior test scores may be sent as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Email the document (official or unofficial transcript, test documentation) to assessment@palomar.edu<\/li>\n<li>Fax the document (official or unofficial transcript, test documentation) to (760) 591-0482<\/li>\n<li>Bring the document\u00a0(official or unofficial transcript, test documentation) to the San Marcos Assessment Center located in SU-1 (Student Union)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please be sure to include the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Student Name<\/li>\n<li>Palomar College Student Identification Number<\/li>\n<li>Current Contact Phone Number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_need_to_submit_evidence_of_Psyc_100\"><\/span>If you need to submit evidence of\u00a0Psyc 100:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Submit your\u00a0transcript evidence to the Evaluations\u00a0Office within the Admissions &amp; Records Office. This should be done before\u00a0attempting to enroll in the course, at least 3 business days prior to your\u00a0registration appointment date. \u201cPrerequisite Evaluation Request\u201d forms are\u00a0available in the Evaluations Office, Student Services Center-40 or at the following link\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2015\/06\/Requisiteclearance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2015\/06\/Requisiteclearance.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0For more\u00a0information, contact the Evaluations Office at 760-744-1150, x2165, or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:evaluations@palomar.edu\">evaluations@palomar.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you may submit your official\u00a0transcripts from another institution to the Student Records Office, and then meet with a Counselor to submit a \u201cCourse Evaluation Request\u201d\u00a0form to the Evaluations Office.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To\u00a0<strong>make an appointment to take the assessment test<\/strong>, please contact the assessment office. Appointments fill quickly and testing typically begins the semester before you wish to enroll, so don&#8217;t delay:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/assessment\/appointments.htm\">https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/assessment\/appointments.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For information about\u00a0<strong>challenging a prerequisite<\/strong>\u00a0please refer to the college policy below and found at this link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2015\/07\/Req-Chal-Pet-2015-06-24.pdf\">https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/enrollmentservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2015\/07\/Req-Chal-Pet-2015-06-24.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>A prerequisite or corequisite challenge requires written documentation, explanation of alternative course work, background, abilities, or other evidence which has adequately prepared the student for the target course.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>If space is available in the target course when a student files a challenge to the prerequisite or corequisite, the College shall reserve a seat for the student and resolve the\u00a0<strong>formal, written challenge within five business days<\/strong>. If the challenge is upheld, or the College fails to resolve the challenge within the five business day period, the student shall be allowed to enroll in the course. If no space is available in the course when a challenge is filed,<\/i><i>the challenge shall be resolved prior to the beginning of registration for the next term and, if the challenge is upheld, the student shall be permitted to enroll if space is available when the student registers for that subsequent term.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact Netta Schroer at 760.744.1150 x2339 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jwilson@palomar.edu\">nschroer@palomar.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based on research on student success in psychology courses and in order to increase the\u00a0likelihood\u00a0that our students are positioned to succeed in their psychology courses, the discipline of psychology enforces all prerequisites.\u00a0 More information about the enforcement process immediately follows the chart of courses and prerequisites.\u00a0Please be aware that this is a discipline policy and&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/about-prerequisites\/\">Continue Reading<span> About Prerequisites<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-227","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P6SoPq-3F","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1255,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227\/revisions\/1255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}