Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
Psychology AA-T Degree
Academic Plan
An academic plan shows all the courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. To make your personalized comprehensive education plan, please make an appointment with a counselor.
Fall Semester - First Year
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A/H | College Composition | 4 Units |
| MATH 14 | Intro to Statistics | 4 Units |
| PSYC 1A/H | General Psychology | 3 Units |
| STU 1 | College Success | 3 Units |
| TOTAL | 14 Units |
Spring Semester - First Year
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1B/H+ (or ENGL 1C/H) | Critical Thinking | 3 Units |
| CMST 60/H+ | Public Speaking | 3 Units |
| BIOL 10H/L+ | General Biology with Lab | 4 Units |
| HUM 2/H+ | Exploring Humanities | 3 Units |
| PSYC 25 | Research Methods | 3 Units |
| TOTAL | 16 Units |
Fall Semester - Second Year
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 15 | Social Psychology | 3 Units |
| SOC 1/H | Intro to Sociology | 3 Units |
| ART 4+ | World Art | 3 Units |
| HIST 2/3+ | World Civilization | 3 Units |
| ECE 1+ | Human Development | 3 Units |
| TOTAL | 15 Units |
Spring Semester - Second Year
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 2/H+ | Computer Literacy | 3 Units |
| POLS 2 | Introduction to American Government | 3 Units |
| HIST 17A/B | United States History | 3 Units |
| ELECTIVE | Transfer 1-99 | 3 Units |
| ELECTIVE | Transfer 1-99 | 3 Units |
| TOTAL | 15 Units |
+ See your Shasta College counselor for alternative course options.
Requirements: Students must complete either the CSU or the IGETC general education pattern.
Accelerated College Education (ACE) is a program designed for adult students juggling work, family, and life. We have designed your educational path to consist of two classes at a time, every 8 weeks. You will get a one week break in between classes and then start your next set of 8 weeks classes. A traditional semester is 17 weeks in length, you’ll start and stop at the same time as traditional students and receive the same holiday breaks!
For more information, please visit Psychology & Sociology Associate Degrees through ACE Program.
Fall Semester - First Year
| 1st 8 Weeks | 2nd 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| STU 1: College Success | PSYC 1A: General Psychology |
| ENG 1A: College Composition | ECE 1 Human Development |
Spring Semester - First Year
| 1st 8 Weeks | 2nd 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| PSYC 15: Social Psychology | HUM 2: Exploring the Humanities |
| ENGL 1C: Critical Thinking | CMST 60: Public Speaking |
Summer Term - First Year
| 8 Weeks |
|---|
| SOC 2: Social Problems |
| HIST 2: World Civilization-1500 C.E. |
Fall Semester - Second Year
| 1st 8 Weeks | 2nd 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| SOC 1: Intro to Sociology | PSYC 25: Research Methods |
| THTR 1: Intro to Theatre | HUM 4: Humanities through Film |
Spring Semester - Second Year
| 1st 8 Weeks | 2nd 8 weeks |
|---|---|
| SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities | HUSV 70: Intro to Social Work/Human Services |
| BIOL 5: Human Biology | CHEM 10/11: Chemistry for Liberal Arts w/lab |
Summer Term - Second Year
| 8 Weeks |
|---|
| HIST 17A: United States History |
| (Optional) POLS 2: Intro to American Government |
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