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Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Santa Barbara , United States
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Psychology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Overview
Psychology is the social science discipline most concerned with studying the behavior, mental processes, growth and well-being of individuals. Psychologists take into account the biological and sociocultural factors that affect behavior and mental processes, and work with both humans and non-humans in a variety of academic, clinical, government, business, and nonprofit settings. Psychology is a broad discipline and profession, having both research and applied branches, with practical applications for personal growth and well-being.
Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course.
- IGETC-CSU or the CSU GE Breadth pattern.
- A total of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative CSU transferable GPA of 2.0.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3-4 |
| or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
| PSY 150 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| or MATH 117 | Elementary Statistics | |
| PSY 200 | Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology | 4 |
| List A - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| BIOL 100 | Concepts Of Biology | |
| BIOL 103 | Cell and Molecular Biology | |
| BIOL 140 | Principles of Biology | |
| BIOL 150 | Biodiversity | |
| BMS 136 | Biology Of Human Sexuality | |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Physiological Psychology | |
| List B - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Any List A course not already used or one of the following | ||
| ANTH 103 | Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | |
| ASAM 101 | Comparative Asian-American History, | |
| or ASAM 102 | Contemporary Asian-American History | |
| or CHST 115 | Introduction To Mexican Literature | |
| or CHST 121 | The Chicana And Other Latina Women | |
| BMS 107 | Human Anatomy | |
| COMM 121 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
| COMM 141 | Small Group Communication | |
| CS 105 | Theory and Practice I | |
| CS 140 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | |
| ENG 111 | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | |
| or ENG 111H | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature, Honors | |
| or COMM 235 | Argumentation and Debate | |
| or PHIL 111 | Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy | |
| GEOG 102 | Human Geography | |
| HIST 101 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | |
| HIST 102 | History of the U.S. Since 1865 | |
| or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
| HIST 103 | History of Western Civilization | |
| HIST 107 | World Civilization, Beginnings to 1550 | |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
| MATH 160 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | |
| PHIL 102 | Comparative World Religions | |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics | |
| or PHYS 110 | Introductory Physics | |
| or PHYS 121 | Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids | |
| PHYS 106 | General Physics | |
| or PHYS 111 | Introductory Physics | |
| or PHYS 122 | Electricity and Magnetism | |
| POLS 101 | American Government And Politics | |
| PSY 106 | Positive Psychology | |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | |
| PSY 125 | Psychology Of Human Sexuality | |
| PSY 140 | Child Development | |
| or ECE 120 | Child Growth and Development/Educators | |
| PSY 145 | Human Development | |
| PSY 170 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| PSY 175 | Social Psychology: Psychological Perspective | |
| or SOC 104 | Social Psychology | |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Psychopharmacology | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction To Sociology | |
| or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
| SOC 103 | Marriage, Family and Intimacy | |
| List C - Complete any List A or List B course not already used. | 3-5 | |
| Total Units | 20.00-27.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical and contemporary trends in psychology.
- Research Methods in Psychology: Students will utilize scientifically-based research methods in psychology.
- Statistical Methods in Psychology: Students will identify, understand and apply statistical analyses appropriate for specific research problems in psychology.
- Information Technology: Students will select and employ appropriate electronic statistical applications to analyze results of psychology experiments.
- Critical Thinking: Students will use logic and empirical evidence to evaluate claims made about behavior.
- Communication: Students will clearly express thoughts, ideas and arguments, using appropriate tone, focus, grammar and organization in their communications.
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