Psychology
Psychology
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students who wish to transfer for the purposes of pursuing studies in psychology. Specifically, this degree allows students to complete various lower division courses in preparation for obtaining a baccalaureate degree in psychology at a California State University.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply the basic tenets of psychology to the study of more in depth topics in upper division courses
- Distinguish between the main theoretical perspectives in psychology
- Analyze the primary sub fields of psychology and gauge their contributions to the understanding of behavior, cognition, and emotion.
Psychology
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 47 | 3 |
| English C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Psychology C1000/C1000H | 3 |
| Humanities 16 or History 6/6H or 7/7H | 3 |
| Library 1 | 1 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 9 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 2 | 3 |
| STAT-C1000/C1000H or Psychlogy 48 or Sociology 48 | 3-4 |
| English 1B/1BH or Philosphy 11 or Academic Literacy and Reading 4 | 3-4 |
| Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 or Theater Arts 3 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies C1000 or 6 or 9 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 8 | 3 |
| Psychology 35/ 35H | 3 |
| Geography 1/ 1H and 1L; or Geology 1/ 1H and 1L | 4 |
| Sociology 1 or 1H | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Any CSU/ UC General Education Elective | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 50 | 4 |
| Psychology 33 | 3 |
| Political Science 21 | 3 |
| Philosophy 10/ 10H or 12 or 33 or Humanities 10/ 10H | 3 |
Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Psychology for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).
Milestones
- Complete English C1000 (transfer-level English)
- Complete Behavioral Statistics or transfer-level math (Math 12)
- Complete Entry Level Psychology Course
- Learn APA Style writing for research papers
- Enroll in English 885 (access to writing lab)
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)
Careers for Psychology Majors
Salaries Range : $43,300 - $110,120
- Mental Health Coordinator
- Social Service Worker
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Academic/ Educational Counselor
- Forensic Psychologist
- Market Research Anaylst
- Clinical Psychologist
- Personnel Manager