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Psychology - Behavioral Sciences

 

NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in all courses required for the major.

 

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Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T)

 

Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)

 

A total of 20-22 units are required to fulfill the major portion of
this degree. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the statewide Academic Senate Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.

 

Transfer Requirements

The following requirements must be met to be awarded an
Associate in Arts in Psychology Transfer (AA-T) degree:


(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are 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 Requirement.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter 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. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.

 

 

Program Requirements

 

Core Requirements

 

Course

Title

Units

Psychology 120

Introductory Psychology

3

Psychology 205

Research Methods for Psychology

4

Anthropology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Sociology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Psychology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Math 160

Elementary Statistics

4

Total Required

11

 

 

 

List A

Select 1 of the following:

 

Course

Title

Units

Biology 120

Principles of Biology

4

Psychology 140

Physiological Psychology

3

Total Required

3 - 4

 

 

 

List B

Select 3 of the following courses.  Any course from List A not already used or:

 

Course

Title

Units

Psychology 150

Developmental Psychology

3

Psychology 201

Academic & Career
Opportunities in Psychology

3

Psychology 211

Cognitive Psychology

3

Total Required

3 - 4

 

 

 

List C

Select 1 (3 - units)  of the following courses.  Any course from List A or B not already used:

 

 

Course

Title

Units

Psychology 138

Social Psychology

3

Psychology 170

Abnormal Psychology

3

Psychology 220

Learning

3

Total Required

3

 

 

 

 

Total Requirements

 

Units for the major

20 - 22

Units for CSU GE or IGETC

37 - 39

Total Units required for the degree

60

 

Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60. 

 

*Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area 1C: Oral Communication to meet CSU admission requirements

 

 

 

† This course meets all Title 5 standards for Associate Degree Credit.

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PSY - 120 †

 

Introductory Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An introduction of the facts and theories that enhance understanding of human behavior as studied by psychologists. A general overview of the research methods and major research findings of psychology is examined. Topics covered include physiology, learning, perception and cognitive process, development, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology.

 

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)


 

 

 

PSY - 125 †

 

Cross-Cultural Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An introduction to theories and research findings regarding cultural influences on human behavior and cognitive processes.

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

 

PSY - 132 †

 

Psychology of Health

 

3 Units

 

The goal of health psychology is to understand the psychological influences on health promotion and maintenance, on prevention and treatment of illness and on the individual’s response to illness. The course will focus on the etiology and correlates of health and illness, as well as analyze the health care system and the formulation of health policies.

 

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-E)

 

 

PSY - 134 †

 

Human Sexuality

 

3 Units

 

An overview of the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of human sexuality.

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, E, IGETC-4)

 

 

PSY - 138 †

 

Social Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An examination of individuals in social contexts to reveal how one's thoughts, feelings and actions can be influenced by other people and elements of society.

 

Requisites:

None

 

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

PSY - 140 †

 

Physiological Psychology

 

3 Units

 

The study of psychological aspects of psychological processes starting from neurons as independent units through neurodevelopment and maturity of the brain. Systematic study of neuroanatomy and function is a core component of the course.

 

***The relationship between bodily processes, human thought and emotion.

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent.


Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

 

 

PSY - 150 †

 

Developmental Psychology

 

3 Units

 

An introduction to psychological theories and research regarding human physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development from infancy, through childhood, adolescence, and maturity.

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(CSU-D,E, IGETC-4)

 

 

PSY - 170 †

 

Abnormal Psychology

 

3 Units

 

A course in understanding the symptoms, causes and treatments for psychological disorders (such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders).

 

Requisites:

None.

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

PSY - 180 †

 

Psychology of Interpersonal Skills

 

3 Units

 

A study of skills important for helpful interpersonal relating, accompanied by structured experience and training in the practice of psychology.

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

 (CSU-D)

 

 

PSY - 199 †

Special Studies / Projects Psychology

 

3 Units

 

Future course description comine

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A

 

 

PSY - 201 †

 

Academic / Career Opportunity - Psychology

 

1 Unit

 

The study of career options in the field of Psychology. Emphasis is placed on the needs of Psychology majors identifying career-related strengths and interests while providing information on post-baccalaureate options in psychology and related fields, and identification of career-related strengths and interest.

 

Recommended after completion of thirty (30) units.

 

Pass/ No Pass only.

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A

 

 

PSY - 205 †

 

Research Method for Psychology

 

3 Units

 

Introduction to the scientific methodology used in psychology and the behavioral sciences. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of sub-disciplines in psychology.

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 and PSY 215 or ANTH 215 or SOC 215 or MATH 160 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
N/A

 

 

 

PSY - 211 †

 

Cognitive Psychology

 

3 Units

 

No description available

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

PSY - 215 †

 

Statistics / Behavioral Sciences

 

4 Units

 

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the application of a variety of parametric and nonparametric techniques to the analysis of data.

 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:
Transfers to CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

PSY - 220 †

 

Learning

 

3 Units

 

An examination of the basic principles and research in animal and human learning.

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSY 120 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

 

Transfers to:

Transfers to both CSU/UC

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D,E, IGETC-4)

 

 

PSY - 299 †

 

Selected Topics in Psychology

CSLE

 

1 - 3 Units

 

Future course description coming

 

 

Requisites:

N/A

 

 

Transfers to:
N/A

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

N/A

 

 

 

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