Psychology
Associate of Arts-Transfer Psychology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Behavioral and Social Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial
The psychology program is designed to provide students with a foundation in the science of psychology. Psychology majors will acquire the ability to survey theories critically, research the major areas of psychology, use descriptive and inferential statistics, design and conduct research, and write reports using analysis, argumentation, and proper psychological style. This major prepares students for career opportunities in fields such as teaching, research, and/or clinical practice. Competencies will be assessed regularly by evaluating student performance on exams, essays, and reports.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 11 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| orPSYC 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| orSOCI 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PSYC 109B | Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
List A: 3-4 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 10 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 10H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| PSYC 107 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
List B: 6 units
Any list A course not already completed
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 102 | Psychology for Effective Living | 3 |
| PSYC 103 | Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC 103H | Honors Critical Thinking and Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 108 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | African American Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 112 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 115 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 116 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 117 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 119 | LGBTQ+ Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 125 | The Psychology of Gender | 3 |
Total Major Units: 20-21
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units