Associate of Arts Degree (Psychology) - Tansfer

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Psychology and similar programs at a California State University campus and guarantees admission to the California State University system. Psychology is a broad discipline which employs both pure science and practical application to everyday living. Define the main focus of study in Psychology, including key theoretical approaches. Demonstrate understanding of strength and weakness of scientific and research methods in biological, physiological and psychological sciences. Understanding of testing and measurement problems in psychological fields of study. Display understanding of how the focus, key theoretical approaches, testing and measurement in psychology relate to science and the goals of science. Identify and distinguish primary models describing topics examined in psychology. Apply theory and models in psychology to real world concerns.

Career Path

Graduate careers 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, and Marriage, Family, Child Counselor.