State Control Number: 33026
Program Code: PSYC.CSUGE.AA-T or PSYC.IGETC.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;
- either the CSU General Education or IGETC (for CSU or UC) 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 Courses | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSYC 215 | Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3.0 |
| PSYC 217 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4.0 |
| List A | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| General Biology | ||
| Biopsychology | ||
| List B | ||
| Complete one course from the following, or any List A course not used: | 3.0 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| List C | ||
| Complete one course from the following, or any List A or B course not used: | 3.0 | |
| Intorduction to Human Sexuality | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
Suggested Plans of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
PSYC.CSUGE.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| PSYC 101 | Introductory Psychology 1 | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| CMST 106 |
Interpersonal Communication or Family Communication or Group Discussion or Public Speaking |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area C1 – Arts | 3.0 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 215 | Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3.0 |
| PSYC 110 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3.0 |
| CMST 105 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
| CSU GE Area A3 – Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Select one course from Major, List C | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 217 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4.0 |
| PSYC 109 or BIOL 100 |
Biopsychology 1 or General Biology |
3.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| CSU GE Area F – Ethnic Studies | 3.0 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSU GE Area B1 – Physical Science | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area B3 – Lab Activity 5 | 1.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 12.0 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
PSYC.IGETC.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| PSYC 101 | Introductory Psychology 1 | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| CMST 106 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 3A – Arts | 3.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 3.0 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 215 | Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3.0 |
| PSYC 110 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3.0 |
| CMST 105 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 1B – Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Select one course from Major, List C | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 217 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4.0 |
| PSYC 109 or BIOL 100 |
Biopsychology 1 or General Biology |
3.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 7 – Ethnic Studies | 3.0 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| IGETC Area 5A – Physical Sciences | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 5C – Laboratory Activity 5 | 1.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 9.0 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
Double counts for Major and General Education.
- 5
Select a Lab Activity that is included in or paired with your physical or life science course.