Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer - Major #7550 - Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

Psychology is a useful major for students with a variety of interests and career goals due to its emphasis on critical thinking, the scientific method of inquiry, and the interactive role that biological, psychological, developmental, and sociocultural factors play in affecting human behavior and mental processes. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. To earn the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including the Cal-GETC requirements and 19-20 semester units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements are not required for the transfer degree. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

1. Apply their knowledge of psychology's major theoretical perspectives (psychodynamic, behavioral, biological, humanistic, cognitive, evolutionary, and sociocultural) and its scientific research process when studying topics of interest, including methodologies and ethical concerns within the field's subdisciplines.

2. Recognize and analyze the application of psychological concepts and theories to human experiences across the lifespan and within the context of various social and cultural constructs.

3. When presented with information and claims about human behavior and mental processes, critically evaluate them within a framework that views humans as continually developing biological, psychological, social, and cultural organisms.

Program Map

Term 1

13 units

Term 2

13-15 units

Term 3

15-17 units

Term 4

19-15 units