ADT in Psychology

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree program (AA-T) allows students to utilize research methods; evaluate the credibility of research, theories, and applications; understand the core fields, paradigms and theories; apply psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends to questions and issues in personal experience and contemporary society; recognize the complexity of social, cultural, and international diversity; and understand the ethical standards in academic and applied psychology.

This degree provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into Psychology programs. Students will take courses in psychology as well as related fields required for psychology majors. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.

A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Psychology A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate analytical and critical analysis skills using college level vocabulary and writing skills.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing or manipulating numerical data in order to critique scientific study.
  3. Analyze a variety of behavioral science research designs.
  4. Demonstrate analytical thinking by comparing and applying psychological theories to human behavior.

Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
  3. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
PSYC 1000Introduction to Psychology 3
or PSYC 1000H Introduction to Psychology - Honors
PSY 203Research Methods in Psychology4
Select one (1) of the following courses:
PSY 103
Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences3
STAT 1000
Introduction to Statistics 14
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIOL 105
General Biology4
PSY 102
Psychobiology3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
PSY 205
Developmental Psychology3
PSY 206
Child Growth and Development3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ANTH 210
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH 210H
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors3
ANTH 212
Introduction to Physical Anthropology3
MATH 190
Calculus with Analytic Geometry l5
PSY 212
Psychological Disorders3
PSY 220
Introduction to Social Psychology3
PSY 225
Psychology of Human Sexuality3
PSY 226
Psychology of Women3
SOC 201
Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 201H
Introduction to Sociology - Honors3
Total Units19-23
1

STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000. If taken with STAT S1000, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.