College of the Redwoods
Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer
CCC‐501 Narrative Requirements
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The following degree
program allows students to utilize research methods; analyzing the credibility of research, theories,
and applications; understand the core concepts of psychology; apply psychological concepts,
theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends to questions and issues on a societal
and personal level; and understand the ethical standards in academic and applied psychology. This
degree prepares students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in psychology.
2. Catalog Description
A student may earn an Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer‐ pending CCCCO approval. The
degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at a CSU
campus. To meet the requirements for this degree students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in the major coursework.
2. Complete the California State University General Education‐Breadth pattern (CSU GE
Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
pattern.
3. Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU‐transferable
coursework.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a
particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the
Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60
units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for
students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is
not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more
information on university admission and transfer requirements.
3. Program Requirements
The following is required for all AA degrees for transfer:
1. Minimum of 60 CSU‐transferable semester units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU‐transferable
coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may
require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major coursework. All courses
in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the course is
taken on a “pass/no pass” basis (title 5 § 55063).
4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education‐Breadth
pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
[AA-T] Associate of Arts for Transfer in Psychology
Total Units
Total Units Required for CSU GE or IGETC:
Major Requirements:
Required Core (10.0 units from the following):
MATH 15
Elementary Statistics
PSYCH 1*
General Psychology
PSYCH 2
Research Methods in Psychology
Additional Courses
List A - Take one course from the following (3.0 – 4.0 units required):
BIOL 1*
General Biology
PSYCH 20
Biological Psychology
List B - Take one course from the following (3.0 or more units required):
PSYCH 11*
Life Span Development
PSYCH 30*
Social Psychology
List C - Take one course from the following (3.0 or more units required):
PSYCH 10
Psychology of Gender
PSYCH 20
Biological Psychology
PSYCH 33*
Personal Growth and Adjustment
PSYCH 38
Abnormal Psychology
*Courses with asterisks can be double counted to General Education.
UNITS
60.0
39.0-41.0
19.0-20.0
10.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
9.0-10.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4. Background and Rationale
Attached to this document is the Transfer Model Curriculum with a major in psychology
along with a catalog description. Beginning the fall of 2011, community colleges are required
by Senate Bill 1140 and California Education Code Section 66746(a) to develop and offer
“associate degrees for transfer”. Students now have the option of choosing a major in their
lower division courses, which will then prepare them for the major courses in their upper
division work at CSU’s. The CSU system will grant admission to students at the junior status
who have completed the program requirements.
At College of the Redwoods, students can receive a Liberal Arts Associate Degree with an
emphasis in psychology meeting the program requirements in psychology as attached to this
document. Students who wish to follow these program requirements will need advising from
counselors and faculty in the department to fulfill the requirements for this area. The
declaration of major at this level will allow the college to track these students.
This model has been discussed with our primary transfer institution – Humboldt State. The
psychology department at HSU is aware of these changes and is very interested in working
with College of the Redwoods to assist students and ensure success of transfer students.
The course descriptors for current courses in psychology have been compared to descriptors
that are now in place on the state level. More descriptors are in draft form and the
psychology department at CR has participated in the state wide online forum on these
descriptors.
This change to the degree and major has been discussed with the psychology department
faculty throughout the district. The dean has also reviewed this information.
Criteria B. Need
5. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
This transfer degree aligns with other similar academic programs at the college that enable
students to transfer to 4 year universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree. Curriculum is
developed at the department level across the district and then routed through the dean to
the curriculum committee. Curriculum is appropriately rigorous for the college level.
Criteria D. Adequate Resources
We will be using existing facilities, equipment and library resources, as well as existing courses.
Criteria E. Compliance
Enrollment to the courses in the psychology curriculum is not restricted. The only course
requiring a prerequisite is Psychology 2 – Research Methods. The college maintains
accreditation through ACJC.
Psychology Transfer Model Curriculum
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Psychology
CSU Major or Majors: Psychology
Total units: 18- 21 (all units are semester units)
Rev. 5/23/2011
Template #1002
In the four columns on the right, enter the course identifier, course title and number of units of a course that is
comparable to the course indicated for the TMC (in the far left column). If the course may be double-counted
with either CSU-GE or IGETC, put an X in the GE column.
The units indicated in the TMC are semester units – and they are minimum units. All courses must be CSU
transferable. Where there is an indicated C-ID descriptor, you are certifying that your course is comparable.
Where no reference descriptor is indicated, discipline faculty should compare the existing course to the sample
course description(s) provided in the TMC at http://www.c-id.net/degreereview.html and attach the appropriate
report from ASSIST showing the required transferability status (i.e., CSU transferable, general education, or
major preparation at CSU).
Psychology Transfer Model Curriculum
Course Title (units)
Required Core: 9-11 units
Elementary Statistics (Psychological,
Behavioral, or Social Science Statistics
preferred) (3-4)
General Psychology (3)
Research Methods in Psychology (with or
without lab) (3-4)
List A (select one): 3-4 units
Introduction to Biology (3-4)
Human Biology (3-4)
Introduction to Biological Psychology (3-4)
List B (select one): 3 or more units
Any List A course not used above. (3-4)
Any course that has articulation as lower
division preparation for the psychology
major at a CSU. (3 or more units)
List C (select one): 3 or more units
Any courses not selected above, any CSU
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transferable psychology courses , and/or
other courses that are lower division
preparation for the psychology major at a
CSU or UC- in or outside of the discipline. (3
or more units)
Total Units for the Major:
C-ID (or TCSU)
Designation
Associate in Arts degree in Psychology for transfer
College Name: COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
Program Requirements
Course ID Course Title
Units
GE
STAT 120
(TCSU)
Math-15
Elementary Statistics
4
PSY 110
PSY 200 or
PSY 205
Psych-1
Psych-2
General Psychology
Research Methods in
Psychology
3
3
General Biology
4
Psych-20
Biological Psychology
3
Psych-11
Psych-30
Life Span Development
Social Psychology
3
3
3
Psych-33
Personal Growth and
Adjustment
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Gender
Biological Psychology
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PSY 150
PSY 120
PSY 130
18-21
Biol-1
Psych-38
Psych-10
Psych-20
Total Units for the Major:
3
3
3
3
19-20
Total Units that may be double-counted:
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If a C-ID descriptor has been finalized, it may be entered in this column. http://www.c-id.net/descriptors/view_final
At least one course option under Category C must be articulated as general education or major preparation at CSU. Attach the
appropriate report from ASSIST showing the required transferability status (i.e., CSU transferable, general education, or major
preparation at CSU).
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