Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Psychology is the social science discipline most concerned with studying the behavior, mental processes, growth and well-being of individuals. Psychological inquiry also examines the roles played by biological and sociocultural factors that affect behavior and mental processes. It is a broad discipline and profession, having both scientific and applied branches, with practical applications for personal growth and well-being. Students should consult with a departmental adviser and/or counselor when choosing both controlled and general electives in order to develop a program of study that is best suited to their specific needs. For example, requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Psychology vary from one institution to another. It is, therefore, essential to become familiar with the requirements of the institution a student plans to attend.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Psychology provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. Visit https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ for more information about these degrees.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course.
- IGETC-CSU or the CSU GE Breadth pattern.
- A total of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative CSU transferable GPA of 2.0.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Department Requirements | ||
Required Core | ||
PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3-4 |
or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
PSY 150 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
or MATH 117 | Elementary Statistics | |
PSY 200 | Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology | 4 |
List A - Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Concepts Of Biology | ||
Principles of Biology | ||
Introduction to Physiological Psychology | ||
List B - Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Any course not taken in List A | ||
Human Anatomy | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
Small Group Communication | ||
Child Growth and Development/Educators | ||
Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy | ||
Child Development | ||
Human Development | ||
Introduction To Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
Social Psychology | ||
Social Problems | ||
List C - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Any course not taken in List A or List B | ||
Physical Anthropology | ||
or ANTH 101H | Physical Anthropology, Honors | |
Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
Natural Science | ||
Evolution and Adaptation | ||
The Human Body | ||
Human Physiology | ||
Introductory Chemistry | ||
Fundamentals Of General, Organic And Biological Chemistry | ||
General Chemistry I | ||
Introductory Astronomy | ||
or ERTH 101H | Introductory Astronomy, Honors | |
Physical Geography | ||
Human Geography | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 100H | Introduction to Philosophy, Honors | |
Introduction to Ethics | ||
or PHIL 101H | Introduction To Ethics, Honors | |
History Of Philosophy: Ancient | ||
History of Philosophy: Modern | ||
History Of Philosophy: Contemporary | ||
Introduction to Logic | ||
Conceptual Physics | ||
Introductory Physics For Science Majors | ||
General Physics | ||
Introductory Physics | ||
American Government And Politics | ||
Comparative Politics | ||
Positive Psychology | ||
Psychology Of Health And Effective Behavior | ||
Psychology Of Human Sexuality | ||
Personality Dynamics And Effective Behavior | ||
Psychology of Film | ||
Abnormal Psychology | ||
Social Psychology: Psychological Perspective | ||
Animal Diversity | ||
Total Units | 20.00-25.00 |
Students are advised to meet with an academic counselor to discuss the best combination of courses to take for the AA-T and to meet the requirements of the transfer institution to which they are intending to transfer.
- Theory and Content of Psychology: Students will demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical and contemporary trends in psychology.
- Research Methods in Psychology: Students will demonstrate comprehension of scientifically-based research methods in psychology.
- Statistical Methods in Psychology: Students will identify, understand and apply statistical analyses appropriate for specific research problems in psychology.
- Information Technology: Students will demonstrate competence with information technology.
- Critical Thinking: Students will use logic and empirical evidence to evaluate claims made about behavior.
- Communication: Students will clearly express thoughts, ideas and arguments, using appropriate tone, focus, grammar and organization in their communications.