Psychology
Associate in Arts
Purpose
The Psychology program is for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. This program addresses issues of human behavior, provides the opportunity to gain fuller understanding of one's self and others, and develops skills in human relations, communication, research, and analysis. Emphasis in psychology provides preparation for a variety of careers, and will benefit students majoring in education, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, business, law, medicine, or other disciplines which deal with people. Consult with psychology faculty for additional information.Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| MATH 108 | Probability & Statistics (M) | 5 |
| PSYC 250 | Social Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| PSYC& 220 | Abnormal Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| BIOL& 170 | Human Biology (S) | 5 |
| Elective | 7-10 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 13-16 |
BIOL& 170 Human Biology (S), or PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (SS) recommended.
Psychology majors are encouraged to develop a broad base in the social sciences to include ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (SS); and ANTH 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism in Contemporary Society (SS); and SOC& 201 Social Problems (SS).
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.