Psychology, AA

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The Major in Psychology is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will have the ability to recognize and apply the 5 major theories of psychology.
Students who complete the program will apply basic counseling skills.

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Requirements (AA-GE) Pattern Units: 24
California State University General Education Requirements (CSU-GE), Certificate of Achievement Pattern Units: 40
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU), Certificate of Achievement Pattern Units: 37

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 3 units (recommended prior to enrolling in other Psychology courses)

PSYCH 001 Introduction to Psychology Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Complete 15 units selected from:

PSYCH 003 Personal and Social Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 004 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 006 Lifespan Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 007 Abnormal Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 008 Drug and Alcohol: Community Overview, Awareness & Prevention Stra Units: 3
PSYCH 010 Communicable Disease Awareness in Counseling Units: 2
PSYCH 011 Assessment for Treatment Planning Units: 3
PSYCH 013 Professional Ethics in Counseling Units: 3
PSYCH 024 Psychology of Aging Units: 3
PSYCH 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3
or
BIOL 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3
PSYCH 040 Case Management and Treatment Planning Units: 3
PSYCH 045A Beginning Field Practicum Units: 2
or
SOCIO 045A Beginning Field Practicum Units: 2
PSYCH 045B Intermediate Field Practicum Units: 2
or
SOCIO 045B Intermediate Field Practicum Units: 2
PSYCH 052 Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling Units: 3
PSYCH 053 Drugs and Society Units: 3
PSYCH 055 Introduction to Child Abuse Counseling Units: 2

Minimum Major Units Required: 18

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

Related Program

Psychology, AA-T

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