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:
- Demonstrate analytical and critical analysis skills using college level vocabulary and writing skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing or manipulating numerical data in order to critique scientific study.
- Analyze a variety of behavioral science research designs.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking by comparing and applying psychological theories to human behavior.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| PSY 203 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
BIOL 105 | 4 | |
| Psychobiology | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Child Growth and Development | 3 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 | |
| Calculus I: Late Transcendentals | 5 | |
| Psychological Disorders | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 | |
| Psychology of Women | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology - Honors | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-23 | |
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STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT 1000S. If taken with STAT 1000S, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| BIOL 105 or BIOL 105H | or Introduction to Biology with Lab - Honors | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| PSY 203 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 205 or PSY 206 | Developmental Psychology or Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or African-American History to 1876 or African-American History since 1876 or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 201 or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Sociology - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science without Lab | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61-62 | |
Please see a counselor to select elective courses. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
Students can obtain another ADT in Sociology by selecting two courses from the following: ANTH 216, PSY 220, SOC 114, SOC 118, SOC 220.
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.