50 Psychology and Behavioral Science Associate of Arts Programs

This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions.

This degree intends to prepare students for careers and/or higher education in the social sciences, generally, or in the specific disciplines within the overall social science designation. This degree emphasizes the nature of individual and collective human behavior; our interactions; the political-economic, social, and psychological structures and institutions of human beings; and the challenges of developing and sustaining interpersonal and intercultural relationships. This degree will enhance their ability to explain how groups and subgroups operate to make responsible political, moral, and social decisions.

The Associate Degree in Child and Adolescent Development explores growth from multiple perspectives in this interdisciplinary degree. The coursework is designed to meet the needs of people planning to transfer for further studies in the interdisciplinary field of Child and Adolescent Development.

This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis."  This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions.

This Child and Adolescent Development AA-T is designed specifically for students interested in the interdisciplinary fields of Child and Adolescent Development, in addition to teaching. The degree provides students with the lower division preparation required for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) to pursue alternative career paths with an emphasis in Child Development.

The Addiction Studies program prepares students to work with the alcohol and other drug dependent population, and the family and employer of the addicted person. The program addresses community needs for trained substance use prevention and intervention specialists to work and volunteer in both public and private agencies in the Bay Area.

This program is designed for students desiring to transfer to a four-year college or to meet requirements to work in public or private childcare facilities. The AA degree in Child Development will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major course requirements and the General Education requirements. The Child Development AA degree includes the State Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) courses.

The Associate of Arts (Psychology) Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree and includes a customizable concentration in psychology, which allows students to explore different areas in psychology, including cognitive and abnormal psychology, data analysis, research methodology, and the scientific basis of human behaviour.

Learn the science, history and theories of Psychology and explore the fundamentals behind the science of human behaviour. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. In the two-year Associate of Arts degree in Psychology at CapU, you'll explore topics including personality, motivation, and relationships.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology allows students to build a foundation in the field of psychology and prepared them to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Students will learn the history and theories of psychology while developing critical thinking, written and verbal skills that will carry over to various careers and disciplines. Students will be able to explore various areas in psychology such as research methods, data analysis as well as social, cognitive, eco, child and biological psychology.

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy lower-division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in psychology at a California State University.

The Associate of Arts Degree – Psychology provides students with a foundational understanding of psychological principles, theories, and practices. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and effective communication. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in various fields or continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related disciplines. The program also prepares students for further studies in counselling, social work, and education.

This transfer degree introduces students to the basics of psychology, including the different approaches to the discipline, the breadth and scope of the psychology field, and the framework for understanding human behavior.

As a student of psychology, you'll gain a scientific understanding of human thought and behavior while you acquire marketable skills such as strong communication, the ability to analyze information, and objectivity and flexibility in critical thinking. Our psychology courses are offered in a variety of formats (online, remote and face-to-face) and cover a range of topics designed to help you transfer to the school of your choice for a bachelor's degree in psychology, meet the requirements of your AAS, or serve as elective options for a variety of pathways.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring psychology, the science of human behavior. Psychology offers opportunities for students interested in counseling and clinical work as career paths, but also offers career pathways focused on studying the relationship between brain and behavior, how people make decisions and solve problems, and how people process information in their environments.