Psychology (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/psychology/
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
This degree is intended for those students who are interested in Psychology and/or are planning on seamless transfer to California State University to major in Psychology. The courses in the degree will also appeal to non-majors and those students who are seeking a certificate in mental health work, and/or are interested in social work, human development, human resources, human services or obtaining a minor in psychology after transfer to a four-year university. Graduate work is extremely important in Psychology. Those holding an M.A., or Ph.D. in Psychology may find employment in teaching, private practice, research, health, and welfare programs. Persons without graduate degrees will find employment opportunities limited.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
- Students apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
- Students apply psychological content and skills to career goals.
- Students demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.
- Students describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core (11 units) | ||
| PSYC 210 | Elementary Statistics | 4.0 |
| PSYC 220 | Research Methods | 4.0 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| List A (3 Units) | ||
| PSYC 241 | Introduction to Psychobiology | 3.0 |
| List B (3 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Developmental Psychology (3) | ||
| Social Psychology (3) | ||
| List C (3 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking In Psychology (3) | ||
| Personal and Social Adjustment (3) | ||
| Drugs and Behavior (3) | ||
or HO 245 | Drugs and Behavior | |
| The Psychology of Oppression (3) | ||
or ETHN 262 | The Psychology of Oppression | |
| Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Cultural Psychology (3) | ||
| Forensic Psychology (3) | ||
| Psychology of Wellness (3) | ||
| Careers in Psychology (3) | ||
| Total Units | 20 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3. Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.