Associate Degrees for Transfer in Psychology
Riverside, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 481 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit, and total cost per year (including all school and personal costs) is $26,273
Key Summary
Introduction
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. You will learn about the different areas of psychology which include: social, clinical, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and developmental psychology. Completion of the Psychology: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC). For the transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Psychology program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
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Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Psychology - ADT (CSU and UC)
0-15 units
Fall/Spring
- Guidance 47 --- 3
- English 1A/ 1AH --- 4
- Psychology 1 / 1H --- 3
- Humanities 16 or History 6/6H or 7/7H --- 3
- Library 1 --- 1
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Psychology 9 --- 3
16-30 units
Fall/Spring
- Psychology 2 --- 3
- Math 12/12H or Psychlogy 48 or Sociology 48 --- 3-4
- English 1B/1BH or Philosphy 11 or Academic Literacy and Reading 4 --- 3-4
- Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 or Theater Arts 3 --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Communication Studies 1 or 6 or 9 --- 3
31-45 units
Fall/Spring
- Psychology 8 --- 3
- Psychology 35/ 35H --- 3
- Geography 1/ 1H and 1L; or Geology 1/ 1H and 1L --- 4
- Sociology 1 or 1H --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Any CSU/ UC General Education Elective --- 3
45-60+ units
Fall/Spring
- Psychology 50 --- 4
- Psychology 33 --- 3
- Political Science 21 --- 3
- Philosophy 10/ 10H or 12 or 33 or Humanities 10/ 10H --- 3
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Salaries Range : $43,300 - $110,120
- Mental Health Coordinator
- Social Service Worker
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Academic/ Educational Counselor
- Forensic Psychologist
- Market Research Analyst
- Clinical Psychologist
- Personnel Manager