Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
San Mateo, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,512 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for a 12-unit semester | 376 USD per unit | non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
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Key Summary
About: The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer prepares students to transfer into bachelor's programmes in psychology and related fields at California State University (CSU) campuses, guaranteeing CSU admission. Psychology blends scientific study and practical application. College of San Mateo (CSM), in San Mateo, California near San Francisco and Silicon Valley, offers hands-on learning, Global Online Learning (GOL) options, and clear transfer pathways; 74% of students transfer to UC San Diego and other top US universities.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include administrator, instructor, counselor, mental health professional, human factors specialist, psychologist, researcher, probation officer, social services director, training officer.
The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Psychology and similar programs at a CSU campus and guarantees admission to the CSU system. Psychology is a broad discipline that employs both pure science and practical application to everyday living.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Major Requirements
Total Required Major Units: 18 - 20
General Education: Completion of Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Elective courses: Additional CSU or UC transferable courses needed to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable unit requirement.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Define the main focus of study in Psychology, including key theoretical approaches.
- Demonstrate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of scientific and research methods in biological, physiological, and psychological sciences.
- Understanding of testing and measurement problems in psychological fields of study.
- Display understanding of how the focus, key theoretical approaches, testing, and measurement in psychology relate to science and the goals of science.
- Identify and distinguish primary models describing topics examined in psychology.
- Apply theory and models in psychology to real-world concerns.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
Career opportunities include administrator, community college instructor or academic counselor, drug abuse counselor, employment counselor, human factors specialist, mental health professional, outreach specialist, personnel analyst, personnel management specialist, probation officer, psychiatric aide, psychiatrist, psychologist, psychometrist, research director, social services director, survey designer, student affairs officer, therapist, training officer, and Marriage, Family, Child Counselor.