Psychology (AA-T Degree A0324)
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0324
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer introduces students to the psychological principles and methodologies used in the scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. Students will acquire the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue post-secondary degrees in psychology and a variety of specialization in the field. The goals of this degree are to prepare students to identify research and statistical methods appropriate to psychology, to compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in psychology, and synthesize the relationships between biological and behavioral functions.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYC 1A | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 1AH | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3H | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - Honors | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Elementary Statistics - Honors | ||
| List A | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| General Biology | ||
| Biology for Majors | ||
| Biology for Majors - Honors | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| List B | ||
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already selected from List A: | 3-4 | |
| Human Reproduction, Development and Aging | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Logic - Honors | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology - Honors | ||
| List C | ||
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already selected from List A or List B: | 3 | |
| Psychology of Reasoning and Problem Solving | ||
| Introduction to Child Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| The Psychology of Women | ||
| Psychology of Sexuality | ||
| Psychology for Effective Living | ||
| Total Units for Major | 19-22 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | 39-42 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 1 | Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC. |
Program Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Matriculate to a Bachelor’s program in psychology or a related discipline.
- Describe research and statistical methods appropriate to psychology.
- Compare and contrast major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
- Synthesize relationships between biological and behavioral functions.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition 4 | 4 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse 3 | 3 |
| PSYC 1A | Introduction to Psychology 3 | 3 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CSU HUM | CSU GE C2 Humanities Crse 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies 3 | 3 |
| Units | 6-7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions 3 | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 4 | 4 |
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse 3 | 3-5 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) 3 | 1-5 |
| Units | 8-14 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse 1 | 1-2 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions 3 | 3 |
| Units | 4-5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU ART/H | CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Hum Crse 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr 3 | 3 |
| CSU CRTTH | CSU Area A-3 Crit Thnkg Course 3 | 3-4 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) 3 | 1-5 |
| Units | 10-16 | |
| Total Units | 41-55 | |
