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  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Psychology",
  "id": "psychology--psychology-aat",
  "name": "Psychology",
  "award": "AA-T",
  "department": "psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/psychology/psychology-aat/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 33026  \n**Program Code:** PSYC.CALGETC.AA-T  \n**Program Length:** 24 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is to prepare students for transfer to the California State University system to complete a degree in Psychology or similar major. It is specifically designed to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate degree in Psychology at a California State University. This degree complies with SB1440 and California Education Code section 66746. The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology benefits students by providing a structured academic pathway to transfer as a psychology major within the CSU system. The completion of an advanced degree and/or professional certificate, such as a baccalaureate degree, is required for students to pursue employment, graduate studies, and/or careers in related psychological fields."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nTo earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:\n\n-   60 CSU transferable units;\n-   the Cal-GETC pattern; and\n-   2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.\n\nCourses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC."
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          "text": "Required Core:",
          "units": "10.0"
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          "code": "PSYC 215",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 217",
          "title": "Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A:",
          "units": "3.0-4.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one course."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 100",
          "title": "General Biology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 109",
          "title": "Biopsychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B:",
          "units": "3.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one course. Or any List A course not already used."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 110",
          "title": "Developmental Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List C:",
          "units": "3.0"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one course. Or any List A or List B course not already used."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 204",
          "title": "Social Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 121",
          "title": "Introduction to Human Sexuality",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 213",
          "title": "Abnormal Psychology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "19-20"
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    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plans of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
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}