Student Pathway 2021−2022 Psychology AA-T
Psychology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree prepares students for transfer into four-year Psychology programs. The degree provides academic preparation in statistics and biology, in addition to the fundamentals of lower-division psychology coursework. A background in psychology allows students to pursue studies in a range of fields, including education, social work, and counseling.
Program Contact: Dr. Diane Schoenburg & Dr. Cindy Walker | Program Counselor: Dr. Erica Johnson
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards the creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| Psychology 2 | General Psychology | 3 | Major Core - CSU GE D/E | IGETC 4 |
| Psy 38, Chdev 39 (ECE 2), Psy 5, or Soc 1A | - | 3 | Major List B -CSU GE D | IGETC 4 (Recommended Psy 5) |
| Math 11/Stat 7 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | Major Core – CSUGE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A3/IGETC 1B |
| Psychology 45 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | Major Core - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 (Prerequisites Psy 2 and Statistics) |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C1 or IGETC 3A to fill this area |
| Elective | - | 3 | Recommended additional course from List B - if not used to satisfy List B – (Psy 38, Chdev 39 (ECE 2), Psy 5, or Soc 1A) |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology 16, Psychology 25, Computer Science 40, or Math 5A & 5B (Math 5A is a pre-req to 5B) |
- | 3-5 | Major List C - CSU GE D *CSUF LDMP requires Psychology 16 *Recommend for Computer Science 40 or Math 5A & 5B if interested in Experimental Psychology *Psychology 16 or 25 for Counseling/Clinical Psychology |
| Biology 10/10L, Biology 3, Biology 5, or Biology 11A |
- | 4-5 | Major List A - CSU GE B2/B3 | IGETC 5B/5C |
| CSU GE Area A1 | IGETC 1C | Oral Communication | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A1 or IGETC 1C to fill this area |
| History 11 or 12/12H | U.S. History | 3 | CSU GE C2/D | IGETC 3B/4 |
| Elective | Elective Units | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options |
| Semester Units: 16-19 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE B1 | IGETC 5A | Physical Science | 3 | CSU GE B1 | IGETC 5A |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE C1/C2 | IGETC 3A/3B | Arts or Humanities | 3 | Select an additional course from CSU GE C1/C2 or IGETC 3A/3B |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
