Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Psychology
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 43 - 51
Term 1
9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSY-1: Principles of Psychology | 3 | ||
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This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychology by surveying the basic theories, concepts and research in the science of human behavior and cognitive processes. Topics include the science of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, ethics, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, cognition, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| CSU Area A1 - Oral Communications (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Elective | Department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | ||
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Term 2
15 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area A3 - Critical Thinking (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| List A (Select One) | 3 - 4 | BIOL-1 meets B2 and B3 GE. BIOL-2 and PSY-3 meet B2 only. The department strongly recommends PSY-3. | |
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| List B or unused List A (Select One) | 3 - 4 | PSY-15 is strongly recommended. It will also meet GE area E. If not chosen, Area E would need to be taken as an elective. Area E only needed if PSY-15 not chosen as major elective. | |
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| CSU Area C1 - Arts (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development or Elective (Select One) | 3 | CSU Area E only needed if PSY-15 not chosen. For elective, department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | |
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Term 3
12 - 13 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List C or unused List A or List B (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| MATH-18: Intro to Statistics | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. If student has recommended placement below math level V, it is expected they would sign up for remedial math in earlier terms. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110). |
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| CSU Area C - Arts and Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences or Elective (Select One) | 3 | Area D choice may not be required depending on major course selection. Consider taking POS-2 or POS-12 for Area D or elective. Either will meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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| Elective | Department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | ||
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Term 4
7 - 12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | Needs B3 - Laboratory Activity if BIOL-1 not chosen for B2 in prior term. | |
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| PSY-7: Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PSY 1, MATH 18 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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| CSU Area C2 - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-26, or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. ECON-20 counts for C2 or D. | |
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