Program Overview
An Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Psychology, or similar major. This degree provides students with the lower division breadth and depth in the field of psychology. Upon completion of degree requirements, students will be able to explain human behavior using learning theories, understand that both nature and nurture are determinants of behavior, developed the attitude that behavioral changes are possible.
Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T 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 university or a college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information on university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.
To earn an AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
- Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSU and UC campuses may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
- A minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence at Skyline College.
Note: Students do not need to complete the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements. For further information, please consult a Skyline College counselor.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses (9-10 units) | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 105 | Experimental Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 171 | Quantitative Reasoning in Psychology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 units |
| List B: Select two courses from the following (6 units) | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 201 | Child Development | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| ECE. 201 | Child Development | 3 units |
| PSYC 268 | Black Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 300 | Social Psychology | |
| ENGL 110 | Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking | 3 units |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
General Education - Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
In fall 2025, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) became the singular general education pathway for California Community College students to fulfill lower-division general education requirements necessary for transfer and admission to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC).
Up to (13) major course units may be double counted to apply to meet general education requirements. This degree does not require the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements.
Elective courses: If applicable, additional courses to meet the minimum requirement of 60 CSU transferable units.
Please refer to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.