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Associate Degrees for Transfer
2015-2016 Catalog
Many four-year colleges and universities offer bachelors
degrees in physics. There are some systems and institutions
that offer the advanced degrees in physics. Requirements vary
from system to system and from campus to campus for each
level of degree. The advice of a counselor and consultation
of institutional catalogs for specific information is highly
recommended.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Apply algebra, trigonometry, and/or first-year calculus to solve
physical problems within the topics covered in class.
To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Physics for
Transfer, students must complete the following requirements
with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:
• The Physics major requirements below.
• The California State University General
Education – Breath (CSUGE) or the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) requirements.
• Any needed transferable electives to reach a total of 60
CSU transferable units.
Required Core - 25 units
PHYS 4A
Physics for Scientists and
Engineers......................................... 4
PHYS 4B
Physics for Scientists and
Engineers......................................... 4
PHYS 4C
Physics for Scientists and
Engineers......................................... 4
MATH 5A
MATH ANALYSIS I....................... 5
MATH 5B
MATH ANALYSIS II..................... 4
MATH 6
MATH ANALYSIS III.................... 5
CSU General Education or IGETC - 39-41 units
CSU Electives to reach 60 units total
Total Units
60
PSYCHOLOGY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE
(MAJOR #
R.7550.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer
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:
• Analyze and discuss major psychological theories
and research.
• Apply psychological concepts when
examining human and animal behavior.
• Synthesize knowledge regarding culture, history
and genetics in understanding behavior.
• Integrate psychological theory and practice
in analyzing social issues.
• Differentiate valid scientific inquiry
from pseudoscience.
• Apply psychological concepts to the
development effective college learning skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply independent
critical thinking skills.
• Critically evaluate scientific claims within the
field of psychology and beyond.
• Develop insight into human development
and growth.
• Utilize psychological applications in the pursuit
of self-improvement and relationships.
Students wishing to pursue the Associate in Arts in Psychology
for Transfer must complete 60 units of coursework eligible
for transfer to the California State University, including:
• The Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University
General Education-Breadth Requirements
• 18 units of major coursework as detailed below
• Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA,
including grades of C or higher in each course taken
to fulfill the major.
The benefit for students completing this associate degree
for transfer is that the California State University (CSU)
system is required to “guarantee admission with junior
status to any community college student who meets all of
the requirements” for the associate degree for transfer. CSU
is required to grant priority admission for a student with this
associate degree “to his or her local [CSU] campus and to
a program or major that is similar to his or her community
college major or area of emphasis, as determined by the
[CSU] campus to which the student is admitted.” In addition,
“A student...shall receive priority over all other community
college transfer students, excluding community college
students who have entered into a transfer agreement between
a community college and the California State University prior
to the fall term of the 2012-13 academic years.
Physics - Psychology