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Psychology AA-T Degree - CSU General Education Breadth

This program is designed to facilitate successful transfer to baccalaureate psychology degree programs.  This degree provides students with the lower division breadth and depth of the field of psychology.  Additionally, this degree exposes students to the core principles and practices in the field. 

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PSYC 300 Z
General Principles
3
Advisory: ENGRD 310, ENGRD 312, ENGWR 300, or equivalent
F, S, Su
CSU Area D
PSYC 356 Z
Human Sexuality
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area E1
CSU Area A2-Written Communication Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CSU Area A2
CSU Area A1-Oral Communication Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area A1
CSU Area C1-Arts Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C1
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
MATH 120
F, S
CSU Area B4
PSYC 312 1 Z
Biological Psychology
4
PSYC 300
F, S
CSU Area B2 & B3
CSU Area C2-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C2
CSU Area A3-Critical Thinking Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area A3
Any Transferable Elective 1
2
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PSYC 320
Social Psychology
3
F, S
CSU Area D
PSYC 371 1
Life Span Developmental Psychology or
3
F
CSU Area D or E1
PSYC 340 Z
Abnormal Behavior or
3
See Class Schedule for offering
CSU Area D or E1
PSYC 356 Z
Human Sexuality or
3
See Class Schedule
CSU Area E1
PSYC 368
Cross Cultural Psychology
3
See Class Schedule
CSU Area D
CSU Area B1-Physical Science Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area B1
CSU Area C1-Arts Z or
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C1
CSU Area C2-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
CSU Area C2
Any Transferable Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggestion-PSYC 371 Recommended.

2 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PSYC 335 Z
Research Methods in Psychology
3
PSYC 300 & PSYC 330
F, S
CSU Area D
CSU Area F-Ethnic Studies Z
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
CSU Area F
Any Transferable Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

1 Suggestion-PSYC 368 Cross Cultural Psychology (3 units); S; CSU Area D.

2Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Career Options/Outlook:

Clinical psychologists diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.  Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Child Psychologist, Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Therapist, Forensic Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist Manager, Pediatric Psychologist, Psychologist

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

1,510

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

9% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$126,470/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

For this degree:

Students can choose between PSYC 320, 371, or SOC 300.

And a minimum of 3 units from:

PSYC 320, 340, 356, 368 or 371.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez  | Faculty Contact: Naomi Bahm

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