Psychology for Transfer
AA-T Degree Psychology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Psychology for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is intended for students who wish to major or minor in psychology or related fields. Courses are designed to provide students with greater understanding of the behavior of living organisms as individuals and groups.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings.
- Understand and apply the scientific method to concepts in psychology.
- Think critically about and apply psychological principles in a variety of settings.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 11 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 80 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| SCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| List A: | 3 | |
| PSYCH 41 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| List B - Any one course: | 3 | |
| PSYCH 20 | Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYCH 25 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYCH 65 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| List C - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from List B, or any other course (in or outside the discipline of Psychology) that is articulated as lower division preparation for the Psychology major at a CSU: | 3 | |
| PSYCH 5 | Personal and Social Awareness | 3 |
| PSYCH 55 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 20 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A366
Program Control Number: 31115
TOP Code: 2001.00
CIP Code: 42.0101