Psychology Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A03875
The Psychology Associate in Arts Degree provides students with a background that has both breadth and depth, and focuses on the science, theories and applications of psychology. This degree will give students an understanding of psychology that might be useful to their personal lives, careers outside of psychology, or future major and career in psychology. Coursework examines the biological and experiential factors that influence human behavior. Because of the scientific nature of psychology, most colleges require undergraduate psychology majors to take General Psychology, Statistics and a Research Methods class, and these three courses are the core requirements of the AA Degree in Psychology at Fullerton College, as well. These courses fulfill 11 of the 20 units required for this degree. An additional 9 units must be chosen from restricted electives. The 3 core courses, as well as the 3 (or more) electives will provide the opportunity for students to think critically about human behavior, to learn the diversity of human behavior and disorders, to learn how psychology affects us at different stages of life, and to apply psychology to real world situations or problems. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a local CSU may also want to consider the Psychology AA-T Degree*. This degree requires 20 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (11 units): | ||
| PSYC 101 F | Introduction to Psychology Formerly: PSY 101 F General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 101HF | Introduction to Psychology - Honors Formerly: Honors General Psychology | |
| PSY 161 F | Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| or PSY 161HF | Honors Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| PSY 202 F | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| or PSY 202HF | Honors Research Methods in Psychology | |
| Restricted Electives: (9 Units): | 9 | |
| Select three of the following lists (A, B, C and/or D) and choose one 3 unit course from each list: | ||
| List A: (3 Units): | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Life Cycle | 3 | |
| Child Psychology | 3 | |
| List B: (3 Units): | ||
| The Human Services | 3 | |
| The Psychology of Adjustment | 3 | |
| List C: (3 Units): | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Honors Social Psychology | 3 | |
| The Brain and Behavior | 3 | |
| List D: (3 Units): | ||
| Human Sexuality | 3 | |
| Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 | |
| Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Outcome 1: Choose and apply psychological theories and perspectives in order to demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the field of psychology.
Outcome 2: Critically evaluate and design research studies with sensitivity to ethical principles and social responsibility in order to be discerning consumers and producers of scientific information.
Outcome 3: Compose effective communication in accordance with professional guidelines to prepare for success in the field of psychology.
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