Psychology for Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree Psychology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Following 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.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon 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.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (10 units) | ||
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science * | 4 |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| PSYC 205 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| List A: 3-4 units. Select one course. | 3-4 | |
| BIO 110 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) * | |
| orBIO 111 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | |
| PSYC 260 | Physiological Psychology * | |
| List B: 3 units. Select one course. | 3 | |
| Any List A course not selected above. | ||
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development * | |
| PSYC 100 | Psychology of Personal Growth * | |
| PSYC 121 | Human Development * | |
| List C: 3 units. Select one course. | 3 | |
| Any List A or B course not selected above. | ||
| PSYC 103 | Social Psychology * | |
| orSOCI 103 | Social Psychology | |
| PSYC 114 | Abnormal Psychology * | |
| PSYC 115 | Human Sexuality * | |
| PSYC 125 | Psychology of Women * | |
| PSYC 145 | Psychology/Sociology of the Family * | |
| orSOCI 145 | Psychology/Sociology of the Family | |
| PSYC 170 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging * | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
*. 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.
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.