# Psychology for Transfer (AA-T Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Psychology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/psychology/#Transfer

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior. The degree program allows students to utilize research methods; evaluate the credibility of research, theories and applications; understand the core fields, paradigms and theories; apply psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends to questions and issues in personal experience and contemporary society; and understand the ethical standards in academic and applied psychology.

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 0142 | Introduction to Psychological Statistics | 3-4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| PSYC 0200 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3-4 |
| or PSYC 0105 | Research Methods in Psychology |  |
| **Select 4 units from the following:** | | 4 |
| ↳ BIOL 0011 | Concepts of Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL 0056 & BIOL 0056L | Biology: A Human Perspectiveand Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0140 & PSYC 0140L | Introduction to Biopsychologyand Biopsychology Laboratory |  |
| **Select 3 units from the following:** | | 3 |
| ↳ ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0103 | Social Psychology |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0104 | Developmental Psychology |  |
| ↳ SOC 0001 | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| **Select 3-4 units from the following or any unused course from the preceding area:** | | 3-4 |
| ↳ PSYC 0102 | Navigating Psychology: The Major and Careers |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0107 | Abnormal Psychology |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0127 | Psychology of Women |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0130 | Human Sexuality |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0150 | Alcohol, Drugs and Society |  |
| ↳ PSYC 0180 | Cultural Psychology |  |
| **Total Units** | | **19-22** |