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.

Major Requirements - Core

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

PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Complete 15 units selected from:

PSYCH 3 Personal and Social Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 4 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 6 Lifespan Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 7 Abnormal Psychology Units: 3
PSYCH 10 Communicable Disease Awareness in Counseling Units: 2
PSYCH 11 Assessment for Treatment Planning Units: 3
PSYCH 13 Professional Ethics in Counseling Units: 3
PSYCH 30 Human Sexuality Units: 3
or
BIOL 30 Human Sexuality Units: 3
PSYCH 40 Case Management and Treatment Planning Units: 3
PSYCH 45A Beginning Field Practicum Units: 2
or
SOCIO 45A Beginning Field Practicum Units: 2
PSYCH 45B Intermediate Field Practicum Units: 2
or
SOCIO 45B Intermediate Field Practicum Units: 2
PSYCH 52 Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling Units: 3
PSYCH 53 Drugs and Society Units: 3

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

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.

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

For more information:

Contact the Humanities, Social Science, Education, Kinesiology, and Athletics Division