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81 Associate Degrees for Transfer 2017-2018 Catalog Political Science - Sociology HIST 12 History of the United States since 1865 or HIST 12H Honors History of the United States since 1865 .................. 3 HIST 20 World History I, to 1600...... 3 HIST 22 History of American Women ................................ 3 HIST 32 History of the Mexican American People .................. 3 SOC 1B Critical Thinking about Social Problems .................... 3 SOC 2 American Minority Groups ................................. 3 Completion of CSU General Education or IGETC CSU electives to reach 60 units total Total Units 60 PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY (MAJOR #R.7550.AA -T) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE The Psychology Transfer Degree prepares students for transfer into CSU Psychology programs. The degree provides academic preparation in statistics and biology, in addition to the fundamentals of lower division psychology coursework. A background in psychology allows students to pursue studies in a range of fields, including education, social work, and counseling. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze & discuss major psychological theories and research. 2. Apply psychological concepts when examining human & animal behavior. 3. Synthesize knowledge regarding culture, history & genetics in understanding behavior. 4. Integrate psychological theory & practice in analyzing social issues. 5. Differentiate valid scientific inquiry from pseudoscience. 6. Apply psychological concepts to the development effective college learning skills. 7. Demonstrate ability to apply independent critical thinking skills. 8. Critically evaluate scientific claims within the field of psychology & beyond. 9. Develop insight into human development & growth. 10. Utilize psychological applications in the pursuit of self-improvement & relationships. Required Core .......................................................... 14-15 PSY 45 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology ........ 3 Select 4-5 units from the following Biology courses..... 4-5 BIOL 1 Principles of Biology ............ 4 BIOL 5 Human Biology ................... 4 BIOL 10 Introduction to Life Science Lecture and BIOL 10L Introduction to Life Science Lab . ..................................... 4 BIOL 11A Biology for Science Majors I .5 Select one course from: ....................................................4 MATH 11 Elementary Statistics ............ 4 STAT 7 Elementary Statistics .............4 Select one course from: ....................................................3 PSY 2 General Psychology .............. 3 PSY 2H Honors General Psychology ........................... 3 List B (Choose one of the following)............................... 3 CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development . ...................... 3 CHDEV 38 Lifespan Development ......... 3 PSY 5 Social Psychology ................. 3 SOC 1A Introduction to Sociology .... 3 PSY 38 Lifespan Development ......... 3 List C (Choose one of the following): ........................ 3-5 Any course not selected above .......................... 3-5 PSY 16 Abnormal Psychology .......... 3 PSY 25 Human Sexuality ..................3 CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Electives to reach 60 Total Units 60 Advisor(s): Barnes, Terrell SOCIOLOGY SOCIOLOGY (MAJOR #R.7610.AA -T) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE Sociology is the scientific, systematic study of human society and social interaction. The sociological perspective is a powerful tool to critically analyze and understand contemporary society at the local, regional, national, and global levels. Sociology focuses on face-to-face social interactions as well as on large-scale social institutions such as economy, politics, education, mass media, religion, and the criminal justice system. Sociology’s subject matter ranges from the intimate family setting to the large, impersonal organization, from the world of work to the world of sport, from social divisions of class, race, and gender to cultural