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Psychology

Program Description

The psychology program provides academic instruction in basic psychological concepts, theories, terminology, and research methods, and promotes students' life skills, personal growth, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Associate in Science Degree

The Associate in Arts Degree can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, including the 18-unit major, general education requirements and electives.

Required Courses  

PSYCH 1 & 2 - Intro. to Psych (3 & 3 units) 6 Units
PSYCH 4 - Research Methods in Behavioral Science OR
PSYCH 30 - Intro to Social Psychology 3 Units
PSYCH 20 - Personal & Social Behavior OR
PSYCH 5 - Abnormal Psychology OR
PSYCH 34 - Human Sexual Behavior 3 Units
PSYCH 10 - Psychology of Women OR
PSYCH 24 - Psychology of African-Americans OR
PSYCH 65 - Intro to Psychology of Aging OR
SOCSC 22 - Ethnic, Racial, and Minority Group Relations in Harmony and Conflict 3 Units
One other course from the above list. 3 Units

Total of 18 Units

Recommended Electives:
ANTH 2
BIOSC 5, 6, 10
MATH 11
PSYCH 40, 49
SOCIO 1
SOCSC 23

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