Associate of Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)
Oakland, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended to meet the lower-division requirements for Psychology majors (or majors that have been deemed similar in the CSU system). A study of psychology is built upon the scientific study of the biological, mental processes, and environmental factors that influence human behavior. Students pursuing the AA-T in the psychology major will study the development of the person, basic processes of human perception, learning, cognition, and motivation; biological processes, personality and the nature of psychological disorders, and how psychologists use their knowledge to help improve the quality of people’s lives.
Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to their local CSU campus, and to a program or major in Psychology or similar major. Students interested in the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer should consult with the Social Sciences Department Chair and a counselor.
All Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) require the completion and certification of the California State University General Education Pattern (CSU GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, as well as the specific ADT major degree requirements. Associate Degrees for Transfer do not require any additional college-specific General Education requirements.
As required by Senate Bill (SB) 1440 (Padilla) and California Education Code (CEC) section 66746(a), Associate Degrees for Transfer require
1. Completion of 60 semester units eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSU-GE).
- b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate with clarity and precision using oral, nonverbal, and/or written language, regarding the theoretical, research, knowledge base, and applied practice of the field of psychology.
- Show understanding of how the brain and body are related to the psychological functioning of the individual.
- Apply their knowledge of psychology to understanding and supporting the psychological development of multicultural populations.
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Major Core Courses
- Introduction to General Psychology 3
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 3
- Introduction to Statistics 4
Major Elective Courses
Group A Select one course for 3-4 units from the following:
- Introduction to Biology 4
- Human Biology 3
Group B Select one course for 3 units from any Group A course not already used or the following:
- Child Growth and Development 3
- Social Psychology 3
- Introduction to Sociology 3
Group C Select one course for 3 units from any Group A or B course not already used or the following:
- Psychology and Life: Basic Principles 3
- Human Sexuality 3
- Abnormal Psychology 3
- Latino Psychology 3
- Personal and Social Adjustment 3
Total Units for the Major 19-20
Total Degree Units (maximum) 60
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English Language Requirements
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