{
  "college": "lake-tahoe-community-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Psychology",
  "id": "psychology-aa-t",
  "name": "Psychology AA-T",
  "award": "A.A. Degree for Transfer",
  "department": "psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/psychology-aa-t-fall-2025",
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      "markdown": "**Units:** 90 units\n\nThe psychology program provides students with general background knowledge in the field of psychology. In addition, students will gain a broader understanding of human behavior from various theoretical perspectives. The Psychology 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 degree in Psychology are guaranteed admission to the California State University system, but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the following: a. The intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. c. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. d. A minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends.\n\n-   Explain different research methods used by psychologists and demonstrate knowledge of when to apply these methods and their strengths and limitations.\n\n-   Apply psychological principles to the analysis of personal, social, and organizational issues.\n\n-   Demonstrate awareness of the complexity of sociocultural diversity and its impact on psychological processes.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Psychology AA-T (Total 30)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete all of the following"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "B.1. All courses: (Total 14)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 14"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 211",
          "title": "Research Methods and Design",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "B.2. Select the following course: (Total 4)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 210",
          "title": "Introduction to Biological Psychology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "B.3. Choose two courses: (Total 8)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 8"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 103",
          "title": "Adult Development",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 104",
          "title": "Social Psychology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 102",
          "title": "Child and Adolescent Growth and Development",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 109",
          "title": "Lifespan Development",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "B.4. Choose one or use one from B.3. not already used: (Total 4)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following number of credits: 4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 106",
          "title": "Human Sexuality",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 107",
          "title": "Theories of Personality",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 202",
          "title": "Abnormal Psychology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
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