The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Psychology) prepares students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or move into careers in mental health care, research, education, and human services. Within this degree, Psychology is explored from psychodynamic, behavioral, social, biological, humanistic, cognitive, evolutionary, developmental, organizational, and cultural perspectives. Psychologists use scientific methods to investigate complex patterns of human behavior and propose solutions to improve the quality of life of the populations being studied.

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Psychology) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Psychology, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Psychology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.  While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 section 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Psychology AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus).  This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.  Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate competence in information technologies used for data analysis, research, and presentation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply psychological principles and methods to personal, social, and organizational issues in ways that promote self-understanding, personal development and effective relationships, and which enable students to function as more effective members of society.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving strategies by applying psychological research methods, such as descriptive methods, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to professional work in psychology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theories, and empirical approaches from diverse perspectives of psychology, including: behavioral, biological, developmental, cognitive, social, organizational, humanistic, and evolutionary.
• Identify and abide by the ethics of psychology, including recognition and understanding of, and respect for socio-cultural complexity and international/global diversity.