Psychology

The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T PSYCH) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Psychology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Students are required to complete:

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 20 semester units or 27 quarter 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. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.
• No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T PSYCH) will also assist Psychology major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities

Academic Counselor Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Advertising Agent Case Worker Child Care Worker Child Psychologist College Admissions Counselor Community Counselor Counseling Psychologist Correctional Treatment Specialist Criminal Investigator Crisis Counselor Cognitive Psychologist Developmental Psychologist Education Administrator Educational Psychologist Elementary School Teacher Employment Interviewer Employment Recruiter Environmental Psychologist Experimental Psychologist Family and Marriage Therapist Financial Aid Counselor Grief Counselor Guidance Counselor Human Resources Advisor Human Resources Manager Market Researcher Media Consultant Mental Health Coordinator Military Psychologist Music Therapist Neurologist Occupational Therapist Physician Police Officer Public Opinion Surveyor Probation Officer Psychiatric Social Worker Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker Public Relations Agent Publishing Agent Psychiatric Aide Psychiatrist Recreational Therapist Rehabilitation Counselor Research Assistant School Counselor Secondary School Teacher Social Psychologist Social Services Specialist Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor University Psychology Professor Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Youth Counselor

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1. Read critically and write effective essays.
2. Analyze and utilize empirical findings.
3. Analyze major psychological theories and concepts.