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Associate Degree in Psychology - DVC (Pleasant Hill)
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Associate Degree in Psychology - DVC (Pleasant Hill)

Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill)
Pleasant Hill, CaliforniaUSA
On campus
Full-time
€12,205.26/year
 1381 Points
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Nov 2024
Start date
Jan 2025

Program Description

The Associate Degree in Psychology for transfer major at Diablo Valley College (DVC) provides students with an introduction to psychology as the scientific study of thought, feeling, and behavior, and a helping profession dedicated to solving human problems.

The Associate Degree in Psychology curriculum meets lower division requirements for transfer to the CSU system baccalaureate degree programs in psychology and fulfills lower division general education requirements for transfer to the CSU system.

After finishing the two-year program, you can transfer to a public or private university to pursue a degree.

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Curriculum

Courses

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Business Statistics

Elementary Statistics with Probability

Introduction to Statistics for Psychology

Fundamentals of Biological Science with Laboratory

Human Biology with Laboratory

Introduction to Biological Psychology

Critical Thinking in Psychology

Life Span Development

Social Psychology

Psychology in Modern Life

Psychology of African-Americans in a Multicultural Society

Psychology of Latinos/Chicanos in the U.S.

Psychology of Women

Psychology of Adolescence

Psychology of Adult Development and Aging

Psychology of Personality: Personal, Social, Cultural Differences

Abnormal Psychology

Transpersonal Psychology

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the major theoretical orientations in psychology and demonstrate knowledge of basic psychological concepts regarding behavior and mental processes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of research methods, ethical considerations in conducting research, and effective user of the American Psychological Association (APA) style in presenting information.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and make decisions concerning complex contemporary issues in psychology.
  • Recognize the complexity of social, cultural, and international diversity.
  • Apply psychological principles to the development of interpersonal, occupational, and social skills, and life-long personal growth.
  • Demonstrate understanding of major theories, concepts, and research findings in selected content areas of psychology, such as lifespan development, personality and social psychology, neuroscience, and abnormal psychology.
  • Correctly apply statistical concepts to organize and understand data from psychological research.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of biological processes underlying behavior and experience.
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