Program Overview

Psychology: Pre-Counseling Certificate of Specialization

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer: Psychology (60 units)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities supported by this certificate include:

• Administrator
• Community college instructor or academic counselor
• Drug abuse counselor
• Employment counselor
• Human factors specialist
• Mental health professional
• Outreach specialist
• Personnel analyst
• Personnel management specialist
• Probation officer
• Psychiatric aide
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Psychometrist
• Research director
• Social services director
• Survey designer
• Student affairs officer
• Therapist
• Training officer
• Marriage, Family, Child Counselor

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Identify the key concepts in abnormal psychology, including historical and current perspectives of identifying, assessing, and treating psychological conditions.
• Identify and distinguish key constructs of personality of self and others, demonstrating an understanding of core theories of personality.
• Demonstrate understanding of scientific research regarding the development of psychological health and illness in personality.

University Transfer Program

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Program Overview

This certificate provides an understanding of the constructs of personality as well as the study of abnormal psychology, mental health, and treatment. This increases understanding of human behavior that may be applied to enhance job skills in a variety of fields as well as to support preparation for future pathways of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Program Requirements

Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 6 units
  • PSYC 225: Theories of Personality (3 units)
  • PSYC 410: Abnormal Psychology (3 units)
• Total Required Units: 6