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Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology

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There are varied career and occupational opportunities for students completing certificate programs and degrees in psychology.  The requirements for an AA degree in Psychology are listed below. 

It's best to also check the Fullerton College Catalog and meet with an academic counselor.  Links to both are listed below.  In addition, feel free to talk with the psychology faculty.   

                             Required Courses (9 units)

PSY 101 F             General Psychology (3)

PSY 161 F             Elementary Statistics in Behavioral Sciences (3)

PSY 202 F             Research Methods in Psychology (3)

 Restricted Electives (9 units)

Select three of the following categories and choose one from each category:

 Category A:

PSY 139 F             Developmental Psychology: Life Cycle (3)

PSY 145 F             Child Psychology (3)

 Category B:

PSY 110 F              Introduction to Applied Psychology (3)

PSY 219 F             The Human Services (3)

 Category C:

PSY 222 F             Abnormal Psychology (3)

PSY 251 F             Social Psychology (3)

 Category D:

PSY 120 F             Human Sexuality (3)

PSY 131 F             Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)

 

Additional Requirements:

1. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average.

 

2. Residence Requirement – a). A minimum of 24 units accumulated during two or more semesters must be completed at Fullerton College; OR b). The last 12 units prior to awarding the degree must be completed at Fullerton College.

 

3. Satisfactory completion of required courses in the psychology major.

 

4. Completion of the 24 units of general education courses as stipulated by the Fullerton College graduation requirements.

 

5. Completion of a one unit physical education activity course, or PE 243 Stress Management through Physical activity or PE 266 Physical Fitness as a Lifelong Concept.

 

6. Completion of one Multicultural Education course: AJ 278; ANTH 102; CDFL 110; ENGL 243; 247; ETHS 101; GEOG 100; 160; PSY 131 (recommended); SOC 101; SPCH 120.

 

 

 

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