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Program Information

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

Subject: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Time to Completion: 2 Years

View Program Requirements in Catalog
Contact Info
Derrick Wydick
Counselor

wydickd@yosemite.edu

Kimberley Robinson
Instructor - Sociology/Psychology

robinsonk@yosemite.edu

Program Overview

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Students will learn fundamentals of theories and practice of thinking, feeling and behaving. Students will come away with a basic background in the in the multifaceted discipline, including (but not limited to) clinical practice, human development, cognitive processes, social behavior, health and sports psychology.

To schedule an appointment, call 209-588-5109 or current students can also use the Starfish Appointment Calendar.

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Program Highlights
Career Outlook
Program Requirements
Program Highlights
Related electives include:
  • Sports Psychology
  • Psychology of Adjustment
  • Lifespan Human Development
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Human Sexual behavior
  • Stress Management
  • Introduction to Drugs and Behavior
  • Introduction to Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Related electives include:
  • Sports Psychology
  • Psychology of Adjustment
  • Lifespan Human Development
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Human Sexual behavior
  • Stress Management
  • Introduction to Drugs and Behavior
  • Introduction to Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Career Outlook

Psychology Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:

Associate's Level:
Bachelor's Level:
Master's/Doctorate Level:
Human Service Assistant Administrative Services Manager Psychotherapists/Counselor
Youth Counselor Human Resource Specialist Cognitive Psychologist
Correctional or Police Officer Public Relations Specialist Forensic Psychology
Psych Tech Guidance Counselor School Psychologists
Peer Support Specialist  Sales Manager or Representative Neuroscientist
Child Care Social Worker Learning Disabilities Specialist

 

Psychology - Associate of Arts Transfer Degree (AA-T)
Psychology - Associate of Arts Transfer Degree (AA-T)

Program Advising Guide

Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.

AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.