Associate of Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)
Berkeley City College
Key Information
Campus location
Berkeley, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into a psychology major. A study of psychology is built upon the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
Students pursuing the AA-T in Psychology will study the nature of consciousness and the development of the person; basic processes of human perception, learning, cognition, and motivation; the relationship of behavior to physiology; and the nature of psychological disorders and how psychologists use their knowledge to help improve the quality of people’s lives.
Students who successfully complete the AA-T in Psychology earn specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system: admission to a CSU with junior status and priority admission to a CSU campus and to a program or major in psychology or a similar major. Students transferring to a CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Students are required to complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including both of the following:
- (1) The Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements and
- (2) 19–20 semester units with a grade of C or P or better in the major and an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
Program Outcome
Students who complete the program will be able to:
- Read critically and write effective essays.
- Analyze and utilize empirical findings.
- Analyze major psychological theories and concepts.
Curriculum
Recommended Course Sequence
Students can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree. This is only one possible pattern. If they wish to earn an associate degree, they must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a Counselor. This plan will map their sequence of courses to help them complete their degree regardless of the semester they begin classes.
1st Semester/Fall
- Introduction to General Psychology
- General Education and Electives
Total 15
2nd Semester/Spring
- One course from List B
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- General Education and Electives
Total 15
3rd Semester/Fall
- Introduction to Statistics
- One course from List B
- General Education and Electives
Total 15
4th Semester/Spring
- One course from List A
- General Education and Electives
Total 15