PSYCHOLOGY—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Psychology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the mind. It is a natural and a social science concerned with the study of human behavior. As such, it is a broad discipline which
involves both pure science and practical application of science to matters of everyday living.
The Psychology AA degree program provides students with a basic understanding of motivation and behavior that is valuable to many careers in business, government, education, and health care.
Becoming a “psychologist,” however, requires graduate level training. Psychologists with graduate degrees and professional certificates have a broad range of employment opportunities including clinical
practice, research, and teaching. Hartnell College offers lower division transfer courses to meet the requirements for most baccalaureate majors offered by accredited colleges and universities.
Psychology and counseling faculty are excellent resources for additional career information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Yoshiko Matsushita-Arao, PhD, at (831) 755-6781, yarao@hartnell.edu, E-316
Carol Kimbrough, MA, MFT, at (831) 755-6856, ckimbrough@hartnell.edu, E-308
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Psychology program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
apply knowledge of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solving problems related to behavioral and mental processes.
apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
 REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
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Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
PSY-2
PSY-8
PSY-10
PSY-14
PSY-15
PSY-22
BIO-11‡
MAT-13‡
 RECOMMENDED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select from list; none required)
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
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Recommended Major Elective
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Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
PSY-6
PSY-12
PSY-30
PSY-33
PSY-41
PSY-42
ANT-1
ANT-2
SOC-1
SOC-5
SOC-41
Course No.
BIO-11‡
Course Title
General Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Child Psychology
Human Sexuality
Abnormal Psychology
Intro. to Human Anatomy & Physiology
Elementary Statistics
SUBTOTAL UNITS (27.0)
Course Title
Social Psychology
Theories of Personality
Forensic Psychology
Personal & Social Adjustment
Psychology of Human Relations
Psychology of Women
Physical Anthropology
Intro. to Anthropology: Cultural
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Social Problems
Marriage and the Family
Course Title
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
(4.0)
3.0
3.0
3.0
ENG-1A
MAT-13‡
College Reading and Composition
Elementary Statistics
General Education
Psychology Required Major Courses
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
‡ These
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
(5.0)
1.0
21.0
27.0
12.0
60.0
courses satisfy both Major and General Education requirements
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students intending to transfer should consult a counselor and complete the CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern as advised. Students are required to complete the
27 required major units. When completing the general education requirements, they should include a minimum of 6 units from the list of restricted major electives which are included in the CSU-GE
and IGETC patterns.
Total Program Units: 27
IGETC or CSU/GE Units: 34-39
Electives (as needed)
60 units