Psychology, A.A-T
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed to fulfill the undergraduate requirements for students planning to major or minor in psychology or transfer to the CSU system. The patterns of courses offered for the degree are designed to prepare students to study, understand and to think critically about behavior and mental processes of humans and other organisms under a scientific paradigm. The areas of study encompasses consciousness, cognition, motivation and emotion, human development, the psychobiological foundations of behavior, the nature of psychological disorders, and the application of psychological principles to promote the quality of people’s lives founded on sound psychological models and research.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ART-104 | World Art or History and Appreciation of Dance or History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| ETHS-112 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies or Ethnic Politics in America or Black History in the American Context or American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) or Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| PSYC-124 | Social Research Methodology With Lab | 4 |
| PSYC-107 or PSYC-103 | Psychobiology 1 or Human Development | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender 2 or Social Psychology or Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM-100 or ENVS-100 | Introduction to Chemistry 3 or Humans and Scientific Inquiry | 3-4 |
| PHIL-105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II or American Sign Language II | 4 |
| PSYC-104 | Psychology of Gender 2 or Social Psychology or Abnormal Psychology or Psychobiology | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 61-62 | |
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PSYC-107 suggested for those interested in neuroscience.
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Consider selecting electives based on your area of interest. Business & Industry: PSYC-107 and PSYC-104, PSYC-105, or PSYC-108 are recommended. Consider taking BADM-104 or SOCI-102 if extra units are needed. Education and Advocacy: PSYC-104, PSYC-112. Consider taking SOCI-101, SOCI-102, SOCI-103, or SOCI-106 if extra units are needed. Neuroscience: PSYC-103, PSYC-107, and PSYC-108. Consider taking HS-123 or SOCI-108 if extra units are needed. Therapy and Counseling: PSYC-108, PSYC-104, or PSYC-105. Consider taking COMM-103 or COMM-106 if extra units are needed.
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CHEM-100 or CHEM-101 is major prep for UCLA
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-1000/1000H and HIST-111/111H or HIST-112/112H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
Work Based Learning:
Sign up for a special project or internship opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn credits. For more information, email AWBL@msjc.edu or call 951-639-5352.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC-124 | Social Research Methodology With Lab | 4 |
| or PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab | |
| List A: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Human Biology | ||
or BIOL-100H | Honors Human Biology | |
| Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | ||
or BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | |
| General Biology I | ||
or BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | |
| Psychobiology | ||
or PSYC-107H | Honors Psychobiology | |
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A not already used above or one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Human Development | ||
or PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | |
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A or B not already used above or one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Child Development | ||
or CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | |
| Personal Growth | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
or PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Honors Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
or PSYC-108H | Honors Abnormal Psychology | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 19-20 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 13 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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