Psychology AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer, also called the Psychology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degree in Psychology. This degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing Psychology AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including:
- Completion of Cal-GETC
- A minimum of 18 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes, and the historical trends in psychology.
- Recognize basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Facilitate transfer to a California State University campus or other institution.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 003 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 025 | Intro to Research Methods for Soc Sciences | 3 |
| PSY 027 | Biological Psychology | 3-4 |
| or BI 004 | Elements of Biology | |
| SOC 003 | Fundamentals of Statistics (preferred course) | 3-4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Select one course from the following: 3 units | ||
| PSY 007 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 010 | Psychological Aspects/Marriage & Family | 3 |
| PSY 012 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 020 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 023 | Psychology of Women and Gender | 3 |
| PSY 029 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 030 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 033 | Personal & Social Adjustment | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 18-20 | |
| Cal-GETC 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.
