Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)
This degree program is designed to present students with a broad base understanding of human behavior so that they may explore human thought and behavior, and various methodologies. Students completing this degree may be interested in pursuing careers in research, counseling, teaching, and other behavioral science professions.
The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; See Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| PSY-205 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSY-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| or STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| List B | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
Any course not selected above | ||
| List C | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Learning | ||
Any course not selected above | ||
| Units for the Major | 20 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 6-9 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Total Transferable Elective Units | 12-15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please note: SDSU accepts this degree for students transferring into Psychology (Applied).