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.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to communicate how genetics and environmental factors interact to affect behaviors; and critically analyze research articles in psychology to analyze a specific topic regarding human and animal behavior.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
PSYC C1000/C1000H	Introductory Psychology	3
PSYC 200	Research Methods for Psychology	4
STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H or ECON 127	Introduction to Statistics or Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business	4-5 or 4
LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
BIOL 115	Human Biology	4
BIOL 122	Introduction to Biology	4
PSYC 103	Physiological Psychology	3
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course from List A not used above
PSYC 104/104H	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 106	Developmental Psychology	3
LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
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
ANTHR 102/102H	Cultural Anthropology	3
BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
CHEM 101	General Chemistry A	5
CHEM 110	Elements of General Chemistry	5
PHY 110	Introduction to Physics	3
PHILO 101/101H	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHILO 116	Ethics 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 101/101H	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 DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED 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. .