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 ii 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 i 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: i 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). ii 13