Psychology, BA (2023-2024) (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 and STAT 95 requirement at SJSU.

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

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14-15 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
BIOL 21 - Human Biology 3 units
PSYC 18 - Introduction to Research Methods 3 units
PSYC 30 - Introductory Psychobiology 3 units
PSYC 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (WID)
Physical Education 2 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 0-1 unit

2nd Semester (15-16 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
PSYC 102 - Psychology of Childhood , or PSYC 112 - Psychology of Adolescence , or PSYC 114 - Psychology of Aging 3 units
PSYC 110 - Adult Psychopathology OR PSYC 142 - Child Psychopathology 3 units
PSYC 118 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology OR PSYC 120 - Advanced Research Methods and Design 3-4 units
PSYC 129 , PSYC 135 , PSYC 155 , or PSYC 158 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
PSYC 139 - Psychology of Personality OR PSYC 154 - Social Psychology 3 units
PSYC 117 - Psychological Tests and Measures OR STAT 115 - Intermediate Statistics 3 units
PSYC 129 , PSYC 135 , PSYC 155 , or PSYC 158 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division Psychology Elective 3 units

4th Semester (14-16 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
PSYC 190 - Current Issues Capstone OR PSYC 195 - Honors Seminar in Psychology 3 units
**Select two Upper Division Psychology Elective Courses 6-7 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective(s) 2-3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. 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 free electives if articulated.

** Complete two Upper Division Psychology Elective courses from the list below. Courses are 3 units each, unless noted otherwise:

PSYC 114 /GERO 114 (if already taken, then select another elective from list)
PSYC 129 /BIOL 129 (if already taken, then select another elective from list)
ENGR 120
JS 161
PSYC 126 /PH 126
PSYC 145 /PH 145 /SOCI 145
PSYC 167 /KIN 167
PSYC 177 /POLS 177 (4 units)