Psychology for Transfer, AA-T

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.

REQUIRED CORE: 10 units

PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
OR
PSYC 1H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY 4 Units
PSYC 10 STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Units
OR
PSYC 10H STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HONORS 3 Units
OR
MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units
OR
ECON 10 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 3 Units
OR
ECON 10H STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS HONORS 3 Units
OR
MGT 10 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 3 Units
OR
MGT 10H STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS HONORS 3 Units

LIST A: Select one

PSYC 3 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
OR
PSYC 3H PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY HONORS 3 Units

LIST B: Select 3-4.5 units

PSYC 6 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-LIFESPAN 3 Units
PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
OR
HD 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
PSYC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
OR
SOC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
PSYC 100 CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1.5 Units

LIST C: Select 3-5 units

Any LIST A or B course not already used.

PSYC 3L PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY LAB 1 Unit
PSYC 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Units
OR
PSYC 5H PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 9 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITION 3 Units
PSYC 13 PSYCHOLOGY OF REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 Units
OR
PSYC 13H PSYCHOLOGY OF REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 15A FACULTY MENTORED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY A 2 Units
PSYC 32 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3 Units
PSYC 33 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT 3 Units
PSYC 37 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 3 Units
OR
PSYC 37H ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 115B FACULTY MENTORED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY B 2 Units

Total Units Required: 19-22.5

* Cross-listed course: Area credit given in one area only.

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree for transfer graduation requirements.

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:

PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units

Year 1, Spring Semester:

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

PSYC 3 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
PSYC 10 STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Units

Year 2, Fall Semester:

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

PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY 4 Units
One course from the following:
PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
PSYC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
PSYC 6 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-LIFESPAN 3 Units
PSYC 160

Year 2, Spring Semester:

Complete the following courses in the spring semester of your second year of attendance:

One course from the following:
PSYC 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Units
PSYC 13 PSYCHOLOGY OF REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3 Units
PSYC 32 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3 Units
PSYC 33 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT 3 Units
PSYC 37 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 3 Units

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