Psychology: Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) information is available as it is finalized for transfer degrees; unit requirements below may vary.
Program Requirements
Required Core:
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2205 | Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| STAT 1510 | Elementary Statistics | 5.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| PSYC 2200 | Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4.00 Credits(s) |
List A: Select one (3-4 units)
| PSYC 2050 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
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List B: Select one (3 units)
| PSYC 2080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
Any LIST A course not already used
OR
Any course that has articulation as lower division major preparation for the psychology major at a CSU (refer to assist.org)
List C: Select one (3 units)
| SOC 1510 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
Any courses not already used above
OR
Any CSU transferable psychology courses, and/or other courses that are lower division preparation for the psychology major at a university - in or outside of the discipline (refer to assist.org)
Total Credit Hours: 20-21
General Education Requirements:
Option 1:
CSU - Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth is required.
Option 2:
UC - Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is required. Students interested in the UC system should visit the UC Transfer Pathways website for expected coursework for specific majors.
Electives:
Additional transferable elective units (numbered 1500 or higher) may be used to reach the required 60 units.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Transfer Degree Benefits
Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With the special degree, you may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside your local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar.
In addition, once at the CSU, if you are admitted and enrolled in a designated similar degree program you have the opportunity to complete your bachelor’s degree with as little as 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework. For details, visit www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or consult with your counselor for additional information.
Career Options/Pathways
For career resources, please visit:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/; http://www.Mynextmove.org; http://www.onetonline.org
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