Psychology AA-T

Units: 90 units

The 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends.

• Explain different research methods used by psychologists and demonstrate knowledge of when to apply these methods and their strengths and limitations.

• Apply psychological principles to the analysis of personal, social, and organizational issues.

• Demonstrate awareness of the complexity of sociocultural diversity and its impact on psychological processes.

Program Requirements