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Psychology
Do you want to help people? Are you curious about the human mind and behavior? Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind, brain, and behavior.
You’ll learn facts, theories, and contemporary trends in psychology and human development. Through studies in psychology, you’ll learn how to better understand yourself and how to help others.
Careers in Mental Health, Government, and Education
- Start your career as a psychiatric technician, residential counselor, youth organization leader, or research assistant.
- Work with people as an art therapist, recreational therapist, or drug and alcohol counselor.
- Continue your studies to become a psychiatrist or child psychologist.
- Work for the government as a psychiatric social worker or a probation/parole officer.
Transfer Opportunities and Pathways
A Psychology major can be found at many bachelor’s granting institutions. Some universities and colleges may even have similar, but more specified majors to explore, that could align better with your interests. Examples include Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Work, Human Development, Psychobiology, and many more.
- Search a list of Psychology related majors at the UCs’ and CSUs
- Compare average admit GPAs across similar majors at the UCs
- Learn what major prep courses you need to take in order to transfer to the UCs or CSUs
- Explore similar majors at private and out-of-state institutions
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Psychology (A.A.T)
Total Major Units: 60
This program map represents just one possible pathway to complete the program. See a counselor to create a personalized education plan that is customized to meet your academic goals.
YEAR 1: Fall Semester
| Courses | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 150/150C | Reading and Composition (1A) | 4 – 5 |
| Math 115/115C | Probability and Statistics | 4 – 4.5 |
| HUM 101 | The Human Condition | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
YEAR 1: Spring Semester
| Courses | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 or ENGL 155 | IGETC AREA 1B or CSU GE AREA A3 | 4 |
| General Education | Select a GE course from IGETC or CSU GE. See a counselor to determine the right GE pattern for you. | 3 |
| COUN 130 | Career Life Skills Planning | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Major Course from List B | Choose one course from List B | 3 |
YEAR 2: Fall Semester
| Courses | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 or PSY 251 | Intro to Biology or Psychology 251 | 3 |
| General Education | Select a GE course from IGETC or CSU GE. See a counselor to determine the right GE pattern for you. | 9 |
| ANTH 102 or PSY 111 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology or Personality Dynamics | 3 |
YEAR 2: Spring Semester
| Courses | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Select a GE course from IGETC or CSU GE. See a counselor to determine the right GE pattern for you. | 11 |
*See a counselor to determine correct math and English courses. The correct math and English courses are determined by the assessment results and the student's major of choice.
Degree(s)
Associate in Arts Transfer