State Control Number: 33026
Program Code: PSYC.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is to prepare students for transfer to the California State University system to complete a degree in Psychology or similar major. It is specifically designed to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate degree in Psychology at a California State University. This degree complies with SB1440 and California Education Code section 66746. The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology benefits students by providing a structured academic pathway to transfer as a psychology major within the CSU system. The completion of an advanced degree and/or professional certificate, such as a baccalaureate degree, is required for students to pursue employment, graduate studies, and/or careers in related psychological fields.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 10.0 | |
| Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| List A: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Select one course. | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Biopsychology | ||
| List B: | 3.0 | |
| Select one course. Or any List A course not already used. | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| List C: | 3.0 | |
| Select one course. Or any List A or List B course not already used. | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Human Sexuality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Units | 19-20 | |