Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Psychology

Colleges of Contra Costa

Psychology is the systematic scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes, including cognition, emotion, sensation, perception, and interaction. In pursuing a degree in psychology, students acquire skills in research, information gathering and analytical thinking. Students also develop critical thinking, problem solving and written and verbal communication skills. As psychology majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers, including business, education, government, nonprofit organizations, and within health and human services, etc. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to prepare a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of the AA-T degree in psychology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the first two years of many bachelor’s programs in psychology. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in order to earn the AA-T in Psychology: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including the CalGETC GE requirements • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum grade of ''C'' (or ''P'') for each course in the major, and • Completion of CalGETC GE requirements The AA-T in Psychology requires a total of 20-21 major units of required courses and restricted electives from the categories below as indicated. A minimum grade of ''C'' is required in all courses.