Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Psychology
2019-2020 Map
Total Units: 46 - 54
Term 1
9 - 10 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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Unit(s): 3.00
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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| English Composition (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area A1 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 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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| List A: BIOL-1, BIOL-2, or PSY-3 (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: PSY-15 (Select One) | 3 - 4 | List B contains any unused from List A. 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 A3 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area C1 Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area E Choice (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
13 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice: MATH-17 or MATH-18 (Select One) | 4 | ||
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| List C: PSY-41 or PSY-6 (Select One) | 3 - 4 | List C contains any unused from Lists A and B | |
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| CSU Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| CSU Area D Choice (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 (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | ||
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Term 4
9 - 12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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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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| Area B1 Choice (Select One) | 3 - 5 | ||
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| CSU Area C2 Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking HITS-8, HIST-10, HIST-18, HIST-26, ECON-20, or ECON-20H within this area is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends other Psychology electives (non-major). | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Department recommends other psychology electives (non-major) | ||
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