Psychology, Associate in Arts (AA)

 Option A

Option B 

Graduation Requirements

The Associate Degree will be awarded upon completion of both department and college requirements. These include:

1. Complete all department requirements with a “C” or better or “P” in each course. Candidates for an Associate Degree are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
2. Complete a general education option (Option 1: SBCC General Education and Institutional and Information Competency; Option 2: IGETC; Option 3: CSU GE Breadth). General Education options allowed for each Associate Degree program vary. Refer to http://www.sbcc.edu/apply/degrees_certificates.php for a list of General Education options for each SBCC Associate Degree program;
3. Other graduation requirements as outlined on the Graduation Requirements page.

1. Theory and Content of Psychology: Students will demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical and contemporary trends in psychology.
2. Research Methods in Psychology: Students will demonstrate comprehension of scientifically-based research methods in psychology.
3. Statistical Methods in Psychology: Students will identify, understand and apply statistical analyses appropriate for specific research problems in psychology.
4. Information Technology: Students will demonstrate competence with information technology.
5. Critical Thinking: Students will use logic and empirical evidence to evaluate claims made about behavior.
6. Communication: Students will clearly express thoughts, ideas and arguments, using appropriate tone, focus, grammar and organization in their communications.

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