Psychology

Associate in Arts for Transfer Psychology · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Credits: 60.0

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree introduces students to the psychological principles and methodologies used in the scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. Students will acquire the essential foundation and skills necessary to pursue advanced degrees in Psychology, a wide variety of occupational specializations in the field and a seamless transfer to CSU. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: 1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass-no pass" basis (title 5 § 55063). 4. Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education Pattern. NOTE: Should the student fall below the 60 units between the major unit requirements and the CalGETC pattern, the deficit units shall be comprised of transferrable elective units.

Program Outcomes

  1. After completing the degree students will have acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
  2. After completing the degree students will have acquired an essential foundation and skills in concepts, principles, and research methods of psychology.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses - Total 10 Credits

CourseTitleUnits
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
PSY 150Introduction to Research Methods3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology3

List A - Total 3-5 Credits

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CourseTitleUnits
PSY 205Introduction to Biological Psychology3
BIOL C1001LIntroduction to Biology Lab1
BIOL C1001Introduction to Biology4

List B - Total 3 Credits

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CourseTitleUnits
PSY 215Social Psychology3
PSY 201Lifespan Development3

List C - Total 3 Credits

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CourseTitleUnits
PSY 110Personal and Social Adjustment I3
PSY 115Human Sexuality3
PSY 145Human Relations3
PSY 210Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 203Health Psychology3
PSY 202Positive Psychology3
PSY 220Counseling and Interviewing3
CDEV C1000Child Growth and Development3

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