Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Psychology
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 65
Term 1
16.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 | Meets Area 4. | |
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This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Topics also include the science of psychology, ethics, perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110). |
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| Select one: Meets Area 2 | 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 3A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List A (Select one): | 3.00 - 4.00 | Department recommends PSY 3. | |
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| List B (Select one or any List A course not already used): | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 9.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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Term 3
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List C (Select one or any List A or List B course not already used): | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. Department recommends taking PSY electives. | |
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Term 4
14.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSY 7: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3.00 | Prerequisites: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E and PSYC C1000. | |
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Prerequisite(s): PSYC C1000, STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E This course surveys various research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be illustrated through a selected review of research in neurophysiology, sensation, perception, learning and/or memory. (C-ID PSY 200). |
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| Area 5A/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Must have 5C Lab component if not taken in 5B/5C. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 8.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. Department recommends taking PSY electives. | |
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