Associate in Arts for Transfer - Psychology

The AA-T in Psychology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Psychology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Psychology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Communicate how genetics and environmental factors interact to affect behaviors. Critically analyze research articles in psychology to analyze a specific topic regarding human and animal behavior.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H	Introductory Psychology Introductory Psychology - Honors	3 or 3
STAT C1000 and PSYC C1000	PSYC 200	Research Methods for Psychology	4
Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra	STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H or ECON 127	Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics - Honors Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business	4 5 4 4
	List A - Select one course from the following (3-4 units)
	BIOL 115	Human Biology	4
	BIOL 122	Introduction to Biology	4
PSYC C1000	PSYC 103	Physiological Psychology	3
	List B - Select one course from the following (3 units)
	Any course from List A not used above
PSYC C1000	PSYC 104	Social Psychology	3
PSYC C1000	PSYC 104H	Social Psychology	3
	PSYC 106	Developmental Psychology	3
	List C - Select one course from the following (3-5 units)
	Any course from List A or B not used above
	PSYC 105	Human Sexuality	3
	PSYC 110	The Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment	3
	PSYC 113	Psychology of Women	3
	PSYC 131	Marriage and Intimate Relationships	3
PSYC 103	PSYC 203	Physiological Psychology Lab	1
	ANTHR 102	Cultural Anthropology	3
	ANTHR 102H	Honors Cultural Anthropology	3
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
All three of the following must be satisfied: 1. ENGL 100, ENGL 191 or ESL 141 2. One of the following: MATH 90, 90+, 90EF high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better 3. One of the following: CHEM 110 or 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.	CHEM 101	General Chemistry	5
	CHEM110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
	PHY 110	Introduction to Physics	3
	PHILO 101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
	PHILO 101H	Honors Introduction to Philosophy	3
	PHILO 116	Ethnics for Modern Life	3
	PHILO 119	History of Philosophy: Ancient Period	3
	PHILO 120	History of Philosophy: Modern Period	3
	PSYC 115	Abnormal Psychology	3
	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	SOC 101H	Honors Introduction to Sociology	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		20 - 25

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025

GCC Catalog 2025-2026

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.