Psychology: Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Program Requirements
Required Courses 20-21 Units Total
| PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2205 | Intro to Resrch Methds in S.S. | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2050 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| PSYC 2080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| SOC 1510 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.00 Credits(s) |
Plus one (1) of the following courses:
| PSYC 2200 | Elem Stats for Behav and SS | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| OR | |
| STAT 1510 | Elementary Statistics | 5.00 Credits(s) |
Total Credit Hours: 20-21
Total Credit Hours: 60
Total units not to exceed 60 transferrable units
If you have completed more than 60 units, the degree will still be awarded.
Transferability of degrees completed with more than 60 units is not guaranteed.
Please consult with your counselor for additional information.
www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
Career Options/Pathways
| *Possible career types/employment opportunities in the following areas: |
Median Hourly Rate, CA |
Annual Job Openings, CA |
| Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists |
$39.57 |
910 |
| Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors |
$29.38 |
1,100 |
| Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary |
$39.69 |
160 |
| Social and Human Services Assistants |
$16.02 |
1,730 |
| Research Assistant |
$23.81 |
180 |
*Some career options may require additional training and/or education.
Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov. Labor Market Information, State of California Employment Development Department, California Occupational Guides, 2012, on the Internet at http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/occguides/Search.aspx (visited February 17, 2015)
For additional career resources, please visit:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/; http://www.Mynextmove.org; http://www.onetonline.org
Transfer
By successfully completing the requirements for the major, students will be guaranteed to transfer to a California State University as a junior.
AA-T and AS-T degree seeking students will want to indicate on the CSU Mentor Application to the California State University that they are pursuing an Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer at Taft College. A student who completes an AA-T or AS-T degree and applies for a program determined to be similar by the specific CSU campus is provided priority consideration for admission.
CSU Application deadlines are below.
| Quarter System Campuses |
Semester System Campuses |
| Summer Quarter: Feb 1 - 28 |
Fall Semester: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
| Fall Quarter: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
Spring Semester: Aug 1 - 31 |
| Winter Quarter: June 1 – 30 |
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| Spring Quarter: Aug 1 - 31 |
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Certification/Licenses
In most states, practicing psychology or using the title of “psychologist” requires licensure or certification. Licensing laws vary by state and type of position.
For more information on state licensing requirements, visit
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
For more information on licensing and certification for school psychologists, visit
National Association of School Psychologists
For more information about psychology specialty certifications, visit
American Board of Professional Psychology