Psychology, Associate in Arts
The Major in Psychology is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students who complete the program will have the ability to recognize and apply the 5 major theories of psychology.
- Students who complete the program will apply basic counseling skills.
General Education
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
- California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern (40 units)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern (37 units)
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Major Requirements - Core
Complete 3 units (recommended prior to enrolling in other Psychology courses)
PSYCH 001
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Complete 15 units selected from:
PSYCH 003
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Personal and Social Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 004
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Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 006
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Lifespan Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 007
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 008
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Drug and Alcohol: Community Overview, Awareness and Prevention Strategies
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3
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PSYCH 010
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Communicable Disease Awareness in Counseling
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2
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PSYCH 011
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Assessment for Treatment Planning
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3
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PSYCH 013
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Professional Ethics in Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 024
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Psychology of Aging
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3
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PSYCH 030/ BIOL 030
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Human Sexuality
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3
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PSYCH 040
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Case management and Treatment Planning
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3
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PSYCH 045A/ SOCIO 045A
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Beginning Field Practicum
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2
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PSYCH 045B/ SOCIO 045B
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Intermediate Field Practicum
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2
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PSYCH 052
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Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 053
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Drugs and Society
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3
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PSYCH 055
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Introduction to Child Abuse Counseling
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2
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Minimum Major Units Required: 18
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60
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