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What Can I Do with a Degree in Psychology?
The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
at Cypress College
The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology will provide students with an introduction to the field including its scientific foundations and applied areas. Students completing this degree will be prepared and motivated for further academic study in the field. The degree begins curriculum that can lead to a baccalaureate degree in Psychology at a four-year college or university. The degree is also be a terminal two year option of study for students interested in psychology yet do not wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the field. Students successfully completing an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology will acquire a fundamental knowledge base of psychology, learn basic knowledge and skills in data analysis and research methods, and possess a basic understanding of areas that have an interdisciplinary association to psychology. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an associate degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a baccalaureate degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor or visit the Transfer Center.
Graduate study is important in Psychology. Those holding a Master’s or Doctoral degree may find employment in teaching, research, private practice, or welfare and health related fields. Those without a graduate degree will find limited opportunity in direct areas of Psychology but an undergraduate degree is excellent preparation for careers in business, human resources, sales, helping services, law enforcement and any other field requiring knowledge and skills in problem solving, communication and human understanding. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is also excellent preparation for pre-medicine and pre-law.
To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a minimum grade of "C"; (2) California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC general education plan; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; (4) complete all graduation requirements; and, (5) have an overall GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Students pursuing more than one specified departmental major may double count a maximum of 7 units to fulfill major requirements.
Courses that fulfill major requirements for an associate degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a baccalaureate degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center.