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    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog: September 2019 Edition 
    
2019-2020 Catalog: September 2019 Edition [ARCHIVED]

Psychology, AA


This program was revised for the July 2018 edition of the IVC catalog. Please consult a counselor if you have any questions.

Students majoring in psychology at the lower division level focus on understanding human personality and behavior, cognition, and emotions, as well as researching psychological issues of current concern. The critical insight that psychology requires makes this major especially appropriate for those considering careers in any of the helping professions, teaching, or behavioral research; or for those seeking a widely applicable liberal arts background.

Total Units Required: 18-20


To earn the associate degree:


See Earning an Associate Degree  for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:


Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transfering at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Guided Pathway


About This Roadmap: 

Below is a suggested major roadmap from discipline experts. This roadmap, based on IVC’s 2018-2019 course catalog, will give you an idea of the suggested order of classes you need to take to complete this degree at IVC; however, please make sure to meet with an IVC counselor to personalize your My Academic Plan (MAP) and verify courses according to the catalog year appropriate to your enrollment. In addition, students who plan on transferring to a university should speak with a counselor to review courses needed, as major course requirements for transfer may be different from the suggested list.

About Guided Pathways:

Guided Pathways is a state- and nation-wide initiative to help students enter an area of study pathway, help them stay on their path, and provide them with the information and support they need to complete their academic goals in a timeframe tailored for them.

Year 1, Fall Semester:


Complete the following courses in the fall semester of your first year of attendance: