Psychology is the study of human thought, feelings, and behavior. Part of its appeal is the fact that it involves both scientific investigation and practical applications of those findings in everyday life. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students for seamless transfer into psychology at a CSU. Students planning to transfer to a UC should meet with a counselor about additional major requirements.

Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many career options centering around helping others to understand, predict, and influence their own behavior and the behavior of others. Psychologists may teach, conduct research, perform psychological testing, or do consultation in a variety of settings which include hospitals, businesses, private practice, personnel offices, industry, colleges and universities, and government. Training in Psychology provides a valuable foundation for professions wherein interpersonal interactions are a component of the work setting.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate respect for the psychological differences in opinions, feelings and values of others in one’s interactions.
✓ Analyze psychological data/information/theories, draw reasonable conclusions in relation to human behavior from the data/ information/theories, and recognize the implications when addressing and evaluating human-related problems and issues in making decisions.
✓ Articulate similarities and differences in human behavior among cultures, times, and environments, demonstrating an understanding of cultural pluralism and knowledge of global issues as they relate to human behavior