Psychology
Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Psychology · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer is to assist students in transferring into the California State University System. Students completing the AA-T degree receive a guarantee of admission with junior status into the California State University System. The CSU system is required to grant priority admission for a student with this associate degree to a CSU campus and to a program or major that is similar to their community college major or area of emphasis, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student is admitted. In addition, a student shall receive priority over all other community college transfer students, excluding community college students who have entered into a transfer agreement between a community college and the California State University. Students who complete the program will have a basic understanding of psychological theory, skills and methods relevant to conducting rigorous psychological research, and critical knowledge of various substantive topics of psychology.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice in a diverse community at the local, national, and global levels.
- Apply psychological content for personal, professional, and lifelong learning goals.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication for different purposes and audiences.
- Describe key concepts, principles, and themes in psychology and apply empirical findings.
- Use scientific thinking and information literacy to interpret, design, and conduct psychological research.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Psychology (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (11 Units) | ||
| PSYC 25 | Research Methods | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| List A: Select One (3-4 Units) | ||
| BIO 10 | Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
| BIO 30 | Introduction to College Biology | 4 |
| PSYC 4 | Brain, Mind, and Behavior | 3 |
| List B: Select One (3-4 Units) | ||
| Any List A course not already used | 3-4 | |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 12 | Life-Span Psychology | 3 |
| List C: Select One (3-5 Units) | ||
| Any List A or B course not already used. | 3-4 | |
| ANTR 1 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTR 3 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PSYC 6 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 10 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 13 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 15 | Abnormal Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 17 | The Psychology of Sleep and Dreams | 3 |
| PSYC 21 | Psychology of Race and Identity | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 20-24 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 36-40 | |
| Total | 60 | |