Behavioral Science, BA (2024-2025) (AA-T Psychology)

The AA-T in Psychology guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the PSYC 1 , STAT 95 and additional lower division psychology requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Behavioral Science degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Psychology.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
ANTH 100W , PSYC 100W , or SOCI 100W 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
ANTH 11 - Cultural Anthropology 3 units
SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology 3 units
SOCI 101 - Social Theory 3 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15-16 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
Upper Division Anthropology Courses (may include ANTH 149 , ANTH 165 , or ANTH 168 ) 6 total units
Lower OR Upper Division Anthropology Course 3 units
ANTH 149 , ANTH 165 , PSYC 18 , PSYC 120 , or SOCI 104 3-4 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15-16 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
Upper Division Psychology Courses (may include PSYC 120 ) 6-7 total units
Upper Division Sociology Courses (may include SOCI 104 ) 6 total units

4th Semester (15-16 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
ANTH 193 /PSYC 193 /SOCI 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice 3 units
Upper Division Psychology Course 3 units
**Area Specialization: Two (2) Upper Division Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology Courses (approved by advisor) 6 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 0-1 unit

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. Students may take their Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology major classes in any of their semesters at SJSU. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division electives if articulated.

Students must complete at least one of the following courses: ANTH 149 , ANTH 165 , PSYC 18 , PSYC 120 , or SOCI 104 .

A 3-unit maximum of individual studies may be used to meet the degree requirements.

** SJSU Studies courses (Area R, S, or V) cannot be used towards the Area Specialization requirement.