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  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Psychology",
  "id": "psychology--psychology-for-transfer-associate-in-arts-degree",
  "name": "Psychology for Transfer",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/psychology/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a psychology degree, an emphasis or option within a psychology degree, or a degree considered similar to psychology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.\n\nFollowing transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a non-participating CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a psychology major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.\n\n##### Graduation Requirements\n\n-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.\n-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better.\n-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.\n-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.\n-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop a study on a psychological topic, which includes a literature review, forming a hypothesis, creating a research design appropriate to the hypothesis, consideration of ethical issues, choosing appropriate statistics for data analysis, and summarizing research findings, using APA style."
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core: (10 units)"
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology *",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000H",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology (Honors)",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 104",
          "title": "Statistics for Behavioral Science *",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 104H",
          "title": "Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors)",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 205",
          "title": "Research Methods in Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: 3-4 units. Select one course.",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 110",
          "title": "Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 111",
          "title": "Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture)",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 260",
          "title": "Physiological Psychology *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: 3 units. Select one course.",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any List A course not selected above."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 100",
          "title": "Psychology of Personal Growth *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 121",
          "title": "Human Development *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List C: 3 units. Select one course.",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any List A or B course not selected above."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 103",
          "title": "Social Psychology *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 103",
          "title": "Social Psychology",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 114",
          "title": "Abnormal Psychology *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 115",
          "title": "Human Sexuality *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 125",
          "title": "Psychology of Women *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 145",
          "title": "Psychology/Sociology of the Family *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI 145",
          "title": "Psychology/Sociology of the Family",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC 170",
          "title": "Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "19-20"
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      ]
    },
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "*. Course satisfies a general education (GE) requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. (Note: Every course listed with the exception of PSYC 205 satisfies a GE requirement.) To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.\n\n**NOTE:** Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer."
    }
  ]
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