DEGREE CERTIFICATES, AND TRANSFER PROGRAMS

 

PSYCHOLOGY

 

The Psychology major is designed for students planning to major in psychology at a California State University.  The students should work with their counselors for specific University requirements.

 

For an Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology, students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the 18-unit curriculum listed below.  These courses must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements.

 

                                                                                                                                                Units 

PSYC-01A     Introduction to Psychology ..................................................................        3

Or

PSYC-01AH  Honors Introduction to Psychology .....................................................      3

PSYC-01B     Introduction to Psychological Methods ..................................................  3

                                                                                                                                                  6

And 12 units from the following electives:

 

ANTH-02       Cultural Anthropology ...............................................................................   3

BIOL-01         General Biology for Non-Majors.............................................................    4

MATH-10       Elementary Statistics................................................................................    3

PSYC-05       Introduction to Statistics for Psychology ...............................................    3

PSYC-10       Selected Topics in Psychology ...............................................................   3

PSYC-15       Biological Psychology .............................................................................     3

PSYC-09       Human Development. ...............................................................................  3

PSYC-20       Social Psychology .....................................................................................   3

PSYC-22       Human Sexuality .........................................................................................  3

PSYC-23       Personal and Social Adjustment ...........................................................    3

PSYC-25       Abnormal Psychology ..............................................................................    3

PSYC-35       Developmental Psychology; Childhood ..............................................     3

PSYC-36       Developmental Psychology; Adolescence ...........................................    3

SOC-01         Introduction to Sociology ...........................................................................   3

                                                                                                                                                 18

 

 

 

New Psychology Courses Beginning Fall, 07

 

PSYC -05:      Introduction to Statistics in Psychology

 

The theory of parametric and nonparametric statistical methods and their application to psychological data.  Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference and power, linear correlation and regression, chi-square; t-tests; and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).  Application of both hand-computation and statistical software printouts to data in a psychology context, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings.

 

PSYC-10:       Selected Topics in Psychology

 

This course is designed to address special topics in Psychology to meet the needs of students.  Special topics will include Theories of Personality, Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory, Motivation, Behavior Modification, Death and Dying, and Cross-Cultural Psychology.

 

PSYC-15:       Biological Psychology

 

An introduction to the scientific study of the biological bases for human thought and behavior.  Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, research methods in biological psychology, the autonomic and peripheral nervous system; and the physiological mechanisms underlying sensation, perception, consciousness, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders.

 

PSYC-20:       Social Psychology

 

This course analyzes human behavior in relation to the social environment. Topics include aggression, prejudice, attraction, altruism, attitude change, conformity, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, obedience, and social cognition.  Emphasis will be placed on the application of the scientific method and research strategies in social psychology.

 

PSYC-25:       Abnormal Psychology

 

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal behavior as delineated in the ÒDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.Ó  Topics include classifications, clinical pictures, casual factors, treatment, and outcomes of maladaptive behavior.  Special emphasis will be placed on assessment, therapy, and prevention of maladaptive behavior.

 

PSYC-35:       Developmental Psychology: Childhood

 

This course is a study of human development from conception to adolescence. The focus is on major theories and psychological research relating to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development during childhood, with an emphasis on the influence of culture.

 

PSYC-36:       Developmental Psychology: Adolescence

 

This course is a study of human development during adolescence. The focus is on major theories and psychological research relating to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development during adolescence, with an emphasis on the influence of culture.