Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 3_AAT_PSYC
Control Number: 30891
Financial Aid Eligible
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.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.
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 | ||
| Complete 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 | ||
| Units Required for Major | 20 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units | Varies | |
| Total for Degree | 60 | |
Psychology ADT Program Map
This Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) 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 | |