Degree Details

2012-2013

Psychology for Transfer (Associate in Arts)

This degree is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses.

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in the California State University (CSU) system.

Students are required to complete:

Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: At the time of the 2011-2012 catalog printing, this degree is not accepted by San Diego State University (SDSU). Students intending to transfer to SDSU should consult a counselor and visit www.assist.org for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

Units Courses
3 PSYC 101 General Psychology
3 PSYC 255 Introduction to Psychological Research
3 BIOL 200 Biological Statistics OR
MATH 119 Elementary Statistics OR
PSYC 258 Behavioral Science Statistics
Select one course from:
4 BIOL 107 General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory
3 PSYC 260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology
Select one of the following courses (not selected above):
(It is recommended to select courses that meet lower division major preparation requirements for your transfer university)
4 BIOL 107 General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory
4 BIOL 210A Introduction to the Biological Sciences I
4 BIOL 230 Human Anatomy
4 CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND
CHEM 100L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
4 CHEM 130 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry AND
CHEM 130L Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
5 CHEM 200 General Chemistry I - Lecture AND
CHEM 200L General Chemistry I - Laboratory
5 CHEM 201 General Chemistry II - Lecture AND
CHEM 201L General Chemistry II - Laboratory
3 CHIL 101 Human Growth and Development
4 CISC 192 C/C++ Programming
3 ENGL 101 Reading and Composition
3 ENGL 105 Composition and Literature
3 ENGL 205 Critical Thinking and Intermediate Composition
3 MATH 104 Trigonometry
5 MATH 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
4 MATH 151 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
3 PHIL 100 Logic and Critical Thinking
3 PHIL 205 Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy
5 PHYS 125 General Physics
5 PHYS 126 General Physics II
5 PHYS 195 Mechanics
5 PHYS 196 Electricity and Magnetism
5 PHYS 197 Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
3 PSYC 121 Introduction to Child Psychology
3 PSYC 125 Introduction to Behavior Modification
3 PSYC 155 Introduction to Personality
3 PSYC 166 Introduction to Social Psychology
3 PSYC 211 Learning
3 PSYC 230 Psychology of Lifespan Development
3 PSYC 260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology
3 SOCO 101 Principles of Sociology
3 SOCO 110 Contemporary Social Problems
Select one of the following courses (not selected above):
(It is recommended to select courses that meet lower division major preparation requirements for your transfer university)
4 BIOL 107 General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory
4 BIOL 210A Introduction to the Biological Sciences I
4 BIOL 230 Human Anatomy
4 CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND
CHEM 100L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
4 CHEM 130 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry AND
CHEM 130L Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
5 CHEM 200 General Chemistry I - Lecture AND
CHEM 200L General Chemistry I - Laboratory
5 CHEM 201 General Chemistry II - Lecture AND
CHEM 201L General Chemistry II - Laboratory
3 CHIL 101 Human Growth and Development
4 CISC 192 C/C++ Programming
3 ENGL 101 Reading and Composition
3 ENGL 105 Composition and Literature
3 ENGL 205 Critical Thinking and Intermediate Composition
3 MATH 104 Trigonometry
5 MATH 150 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
4 MATH 151 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
3 PHIL 100 Logic and Critical Thinking
3 PHIL 205 Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy
5 PHYS 125 General Physics
5 PHYS 126 General Physics II
5 PHYS 195 Mechanics
5 PHYS 196 Electricity and Magnetism
5 PHYS 197 Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
3 PSYC 111 Psychological/Social Aspects of Aging, Death and Dying
3 PSYC 112 Interpersonal Relations
3 PSYC 121 Introduction to Child Psychology
3 PSYC 125 Introduction to Behavior Modification
3 PSYC 128 Biofeedback and Stress Management
3 PSYC 133 Psychology of Women
3 PSYC 135 Marriage and Family Relations
3 PSYC 137 Human Sexual Behavior
3 PSYC 155 Introduction to Personality
3 PSYC 161 Introduction to Counseling
3 PSYC 165 Theories of Consciousness
3 PSYC 166 Introduction to Social Psychology
3 PSYC 211 Learning
3 PSYC 230 Psychology of Lifespan Development
3 PSYC 245 Abnormal Psychology
3 PSYC 260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology
3 SOCO 101 Principles of Sociology
3 SOCO 110 Contemporary Social Problems
18-23 = Total Units
and electives as needed to meet minimum 60 units required for the degree.

Academic Requirements (Associate in Arts).

Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree:

Recommended Electives:

Transfer Information

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.

Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.

Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.