Psychology: Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Program Requirements
Required Courses 21-22 Units Total
PSYC 1500, BIOL 1500, BIOL 1501, PSYC 2200, STAT 1510: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
Only one course can be used for General Education Breadth Area D; PSYC 2003, or SOC 1510
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2205 | Intro to Resrch Methds in S.S. | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| BIOL 1500 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| BIOL 1501 | Fundamentals of Biology Lab | 1.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| SOC 1510 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
Plus one (1) of the following courses:
| PSYC 2200 | Elem Stats for Behav and SS | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| STAT 1510 | Elementary Statistics | 5.00 Credits(s) |
Total Credit Hours: 21-22
CSU GE Area
General Education Breadth Requirements:
Flexibility in General Education Requirements is allowed.
A.1
| SPCH 1511 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| SPCH 1507 | Group Discussion | 3.00 Credits(s) |
A.2
| ENGL 1500 | Composition and Reading | 3.00 Credits(s) |
A.3
| PHIL 1520 | Critical Thinking | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| ENGL 1600 | Crit Think, Lit, & Composition | 4.00 Credits(s) |
B.1
| Any course listed in Area B.1 on GE pattern | 3-5 |
B.2
| BIOL 1500 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
BIOL 1500: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
B.3
| BIOL 1501 | Fundamentals of Biology Lab | 1.00 Credits(s) |
BIOL 1501: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
B.4
| PSYC 2200 | Elem Stats for Behav and SS | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| STAT 1510 | Elementary Statistics | 5.00 Credits(s) |
PSYC 2200, STAT 1510: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
C.1
| Any course listed in Area C.1 on GE pattern | 3 |
C.2
| Any course listed in Area C.2 on GE pattern | 3-5 |
C.1 or C.2
| Any course listed in either Area C.1 or C.2 on GE pattern | 3-5 |
D
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| SOC 1510 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
PSYC 2003, SOC 1510: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
D and US Hist/Gov
| HIST 2231 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| HIST 2232 | History of the U.S. since 1877 | 3.00 Credits(s) |
D and US Hist/Gov
E
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
PSYC 1500: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
Total Credit Hours: 22-37
Electives
If additional units are necessary for Degree Completion and Transfer the following courses are recommended:
| SOC 2110 recommended for Gender, Race, and Ethnicity requirement at CSUB |
3 |
| INCO 1048 local Taft College requirement for non-transfer AA/AS degrees |
1 |
| Any additional transfer level courses (numbered 1500 or higher) |
4-12 |
Total Credit Hours: 4-12
Total Credit Hours: 60
Total units not to exceed 60 transferrable units
If you have completed more than 60 units, the degree will still be awarded.
Transferability of degrees completed with more than 60 units is not guaranteed.
Please consult with your counselor for additional information.
www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
Career Options/Pathways
| *Possible career types/employment opportunities in the following areas: |
Median Hourly Rate, CA |
Annual Job Openings, CA |
| Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists |
$39.57 |
910 |
| Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors |
$29.38 |
1,100 |
| Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary |
$39.69 |
160 |
| Social and Human Services Assistants |
$16.02 |
1,730 |
| Research Assistant |
$23.81 |
180 |
*Some career options may require additional training and/or education.
Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov. Labor Market Information, State of California Employment Development Department, California Occupational Guides, 2012, on the Internet at http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/occguides/Search.aspx (visited February 17, 2015)
For additional career resources, please visit:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/; http://www.Mynextmove.org; http://www.onetonline.org
Transfer
By successfully completing the requirements for the major, students will be guaranteed to transfer to a California State University as a junior.
AA-T and AS-T degree seeking students will want to indicate on the CSU Mentor Application to the California State University that they are pursuing an Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer at Taft College. A student who completes an AA-T or AS-T degree and applies for a program determined to be similar by the specific CSU campus is provided priority consideration for admission.
CSU Application deadlines are below.
| Quarter System Campuses |
Semester System Campuses |
| Summer Quarter: Feb 1 - 28 |
Fall Semester: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
| Fall Quarter: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
Spring Semester: Aug 1 - 31 |
| Winter Quarter: June 1 – 30 |
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| Spring Quarter: Aug 1 - 31 |
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Certification/Licenses
In most states, practicing psychology or using the title of “psychologist” requires licensure or certification. Licensing laws vary by state and type of position.
For more information on state licensing requirements, visit
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
For more information on licensing and certification for school psychologists, visit
National Association of School Psychologists
For more information about psychology specialty certifications, visit
American Board of Professional Psychology