Psychology
A.A. Degree Psychology · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
The AA degree in Psychology will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog.
By receiving an A.A. degree in Psychology from COA, we seek to offer you an enhanced life & interpersonal skills helping you with improved self-awareness to empower you in your personal and professional relationships. The study of Psychology enables you to better comprehend how people think, perceive, learn, develop unique personalities, manage stress, and interact with one another.
Career Opportunities
Psychology careers include: jobs in therapy and counseling, schools, hospitals, prisons, courtrooms, community health and rehabilitation centers, sports and corporate offices. The study of psychology is good preparation for many professions, as well as, for one’s life.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Apply multiple schools of psychology (e.g. psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, biological, and transpersonal) to living situations.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills rooted in psychological perspectives and exhibiting an awareness of psychological dynamics in inter-relationship.
- Increase awareness of self, others, and the environment in order to have greater agency and authentic expression.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Major Requirements: 6 units | 6 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 1B | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| Select four courses from the following: (12 units) | 12 | |
| PSYCH 3 | Introduction to Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSYCH 7A | Psychology of Childhood | 3 |
| PSYCH 7B | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 9A | Psychology of Interpersonal Relations I | 3 |
| PSYCH 9B | Psychology of Interpersonal Relations II | 3 |
| PSYCH 11 | Transpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 12 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYCH 18 | Psychology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | 3 |
| PSYCH 24 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 32 | Psychology of Liberation: Black/African Americans | 3 |
| PSYCH 34 | Stress Management and Well-Being | 3 |
| Total units required for major: 18 units | 18 | |
| General Education and Electives | 42 | |
| Total units required for degree | 60 | |