Psychology – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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2001.00

Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes, including cognition, emotion, sensation, perception, and interaction. In pursuing the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree, students acquire skills in research, information gathering, and analytic thinking. Students majoring in psychology develop their critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills. As psychology majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers, including business, education, government, nonprofit organizations, and within health and human services, etc.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Applying basic terms, facts, principles, and theories, demonstrate the understanding of behavior and cognitive processes, drawing from historically important, relevant cross-cultural, and contemporary perspectives, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural approaches.
  • Compare and distinguish between scientific and non-scientific approaches to the study of behavior, and evaluate the strength of evidence offered in support of a given hypothesis, theory or conclusion, using terminology and elements of the scientific method.
  • Research and apply psychological concepts and theories to scientific and/or popular media in a written or oral report given a topic in psychology.
  • Explain ethical principles in psychological research and practice in an increasingly diverse world.
  • Explain career alternatives within the field of psychology, and an awareness of how a background in psychology relates to various careers outside of psychology, toward making informed career choices.

Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer

REQUIRED CORE
PSYC C1000INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY3
or PSYC C1000H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS
PSYC 005RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY4
STAT 018STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES4
or STAT 015 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
or STAT C1000 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
or STAT C1000H INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
LIST A - SELECT ONE3-4
PSYC 002
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
BIOL 003
HUMAN BIOLOGY
BIOL 011
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB
or BIOL 011H
 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB - HONORS
LIST B - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A3
PSYC 003
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
PSYC 021
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD
or PSYC 021H
 HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD
PSYC 022
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE ADULT
PSYC 024
LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
LIST C - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A OR B3
PSYC 023
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 025
HUMAN SEXUALITY
PSYC 062
AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY
or ETH 062
 AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 072
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN
or ETH 072
 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN
PSYC 082
CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY
or ETH 082
 CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY
Required Subtotal20-21
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.