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United States from
1865 to the Present............... 3
OR
HIST 12H Honors History of the
United States from 1865
to the Present.........................3
HIST 20
World History I, to 1600...... 3
HIST 22
History of
American Women..................3
HIST 32
History of
Mexican American People.... 3
SOC 1B
Critical Thinking about
Social Programs.................... 3
SOC 2
American Minority Groups.. 3
Total Units for the Major
33-34
Advisor: Jackson-Ybarra
PSYCHOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE
(MAJOR
#C.7550.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree
prepares students for transfer into four-year 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.
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer
Degree, students must complete 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:
a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or the California
State University General Education –
Breadth requirements.
b. 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. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also
require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in
all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
A “P” (pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses
in the major.
Required Core.......................................................... 14
PSY 45
Introduction to Research
Methods in Psychology ........ 3
Select one course from:
BIOL 3
Introduction to Life
Science.................................. 4
BIOL 5
Human Biology.................... 4
BIOL 11A
Biology for Science
Majors I................................ 5
Select one course from:
MATH 11
Elementary Statistics..............4
STAT 7
Elementary Statistics............. 4
Select one course from:
PSY 2
General Psychology............... 3
PSY 2H
Honors General
Psychology............................ 3
List B (Choose one of the following). ........................ 3
CHDEV 38
Lifespan Development.......... 3
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and
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
Any course not selected above
PSY 16
Abnormal Psychology........... 3
PSY 25
Human Sexuality.................. 3
Total Units for the Major
20
Advisors: Schoenburg, Walker
Sociology