Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
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Banner Code: 3_AAT_PSYC
Control Number: 30891
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students majoring in psychology learn the major perspectives for understanding human behavior: behavioral, biological, cognitive, cross-cultural, evolutionary, humanistic, and psychodynamic. Students will acquire skills to analyze behavior, including statistical methods and research design, and will learn to document findings in APA style; descriptive research methods and experimental methods are covered. Students will gain an understanding of the following topics: neuroscience; sensation and perception; consciousness; learning; memory; thinking, language and intelligence; motivation and emotion; lifespan development; personality; social psychology; stress, health, and coping; psychological disorders; and therapies. Completion of the major provides a solid foundation for a psychology transfer program and many careers in the social service fields. A Master’s degree or higher is required for most counseling or research psychologist positions.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Characterize the nature of psychology as a science.
- Apply the major theories, principles, and concepts of psychology to everyday life.
- Utilize investigative methods to collect, interpret, and present scientific data on psychological topics.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence at Coastline College.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog.
- Certified Completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth - Coastline’s Option 2 General Education pattern), OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC - Coastline Option 3 General Education pattern).
Requirement for the Major
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Students will complete all of the following: | ||
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C280 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| List A | ||
| BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| or PSYC C250 | Psychobiology | |
| List B | ||
| Select one of the following or any course from List A not used above: | 3 | |
| Child Growth and Development | ||
| Life Span Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| List C | ||
| Select one of the following or any course not selected from List A or B above: | 3 | |
| Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Total Required for the Major | 20 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | ||
| Total for Degree | 60 | |
Psychology ADT Program Map
This program map is a recommended example of all major (program) requirements as well as general education requirements for two-year completion or transfer. This path may be altered to fit your individual academic needs. These two-year program maps were created by program faculty and counselors and demonstrate a recommended path to completion. Students are advised to meet with a Coastline Counselor for individualized program planning.
Your Path to Success
Follow this path to earn your ADT in Psychology in 2 years.
Don’t forget to consult a counselor for an education plan!
See a graphic of the Psychology Associate Degree for Transfer roadmap.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| PSYC C100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| COUN C105 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| ENGL C100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| HUM C100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| ART C105 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| MATH C160 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC C118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HIST C170 | United States History to 1876 | 3 |
| ENGL C102 | Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing | 3 |
| CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| PSYC C280 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSCI C180 | American Government | 3 |
| GEOL C105 | General Geology | 3 |
| GEOL C105L | Geology Lab | 1 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| PSYC C255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America | 3 |
| HIST C121 | History of American Women | 3 |
| PSYC C250 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |