Psychology

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Psychology. Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer at Gavilan College provides students with introductory exposure to psychology as the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behavior in the contexts in which they occur, as well as a field committed to taking its scientific findings and applying them to the prevention and resolution of personal and interpersonal problems. Students who complete this 18-unit degree program will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the California State University (CSU). Additionally, the psychology major will provide a foundation for further study and careers in other social sciences, education, business, law, law enforcement, and the health field. All courses in this major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree program will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the California State University (CSU). Additionally, the psychology major will provide a foundation for further study and careers in other social sciences.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester 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.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Describe psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes in contexts.
2. Describe the major perspectives, concepts, theories, and empirical findings in psychology.
3. Apply psychological terms, concepts, and theories to personal, interpersonal, and developmental issues.
4. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific information effectively and efficiently, evaluate scientific information and its sources, and communicate scientific information effectively in both written and oral forms.
5. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues is psychology research and clinical practice.
6. Describe and respect the role of diversity in psychology.
7. Describe the contributions of the brain and nervous system to human behavior.