Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology
San Bruno, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: Skyline College's Associate in Arts in Psychology introduces core principles and practices of psychology, emphasizing human mind and behavior, and prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or apply psychology across majors. Courses run in person and via Global Online Learning (GOL). Skyline, in San Bruno, CA, offers ocean views, industry ties, internships and high transfer rates to universities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles in counseling, research, education and human services. Potential positions include career counselor, social service specialist, market researcher, laboratory assistant, teacher, writer and related entry-level jobs in mental health, rehabilitation, probation, case management and community outreach.
The Psychology major seeks to expose students to the core principles and practices in the field of Psychology and provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the human mind and behavior. Both the general Psychology degree and the Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer meet the needs of students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university in the major of Psychology or a related field, and those interested in learning the principles of psychology as a means of integrating this knowledge into their chosen major and/or profession.
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.
Required Core Courses
- Critical Thinking
or
- Introduction to Logic
- Experimental Psychology
- Child Development
or
- Introduction to Psychology
- Child Development
- Abnormal Psychology
Plus a selection of 6 units from the following:
- Courtship, Marriage and Family
or
- Courtship, Marriage and Family
- Quantitative Reasoning in Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Psychobiology
- Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Black Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Vocational Cooperative Education in Psychology
Total Required Major Units: 21
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively by employing skeptical inquiry and scientific reasoning.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, political, spiritual, socioeconomic, social, and organizational issues.
- Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Recognize and understand the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
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.
- Advertising Agents,
- Career Counselor,
- Case Manager,
- Child Care Worker,
- Laboratory Assistant,
- Market Researcher,
- Psychiatric Technician,
- Probation and Parole Officer,
- Rehabilitation Specialist,
- Social Service Specialists,
- Teachers,
- Writer