Psychology. LOWER-DIVISION TRANSFER PATTERN California State University (CSU) Statewide Pattern

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1 August 9, 2007 California State University (CSU) Statewide Pattern The Lower-Division Transfer Pattern (LDTP) consists of the CSU statewide pattern of coursework outlined below, plus campus-specific coursework, bringing the total pattern to at least 60 but no more than 70 transferable for students to complete at a California Community College (CCC). The CSU statewide pattern of coursework for CCC students who plan to major in at any CSU campus offering the major includes: Completion of lower-division general education requirements, following either the CSU General Education Breadth (GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern except GE- Breadth Area E; Completion of the CSU graduation requirements in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals; and Completion of additional as specified in (4) below. Please note that the information here is an academic and curricular advising tool: a roadmap that enables transfer students to efficiently and effectively progress towards the CSU baccalaureate degree in a specified discipline. California Community College students should work closely with their advisers when planning their academic program in preparation for transfer to the CSU. This information does not represent any guarantee with regard to admission nor does it include or replace CSU campus admissions impaction criteria (see These curricular guidelines are subject to change. CSU Statewide Pattern (1) Complete lower-division general education requirements. Obtain a certification of completion of GE-Breadth or IGETC by the California Community College before transferring to a CSU campus. While completing general education, follow the course pattern stated below. (2) Complete the graduation requirements in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals. 1 These are typically completed with one course each in American government and American history, or a sequence of courses that integrate the history and government topics. Students completing GE-Breadth should ordinarily use these courses to satisfy 6 units of Area D. 39 units for GE-Breadth Minimum grades of C are required in courses used to meet GE-Breadth Areas A and B4. or 37 units for IGETC Minimum grade of C is required in each course used for IGETC. 0 units required for GE-Breadth 6 units for IGETC IGETC does not permit double counting of courses to meet IGETC and U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirements. 1 CCC courses that fulfill general education and graduation requirements in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals are listed at

2 (3) Complete Introduction to [CAN PSY 2],. This course should be used to meet GE-Breadth Area D9 or IGETC Area 4I. (4) Complete one or more courses from the list below to bring total to 45 transferable : A second transferable course in English composition Psychological Statistics [CAN PSY 6] Any other transferable course(s) Total Semester Units Required for Statewide LDTP Pattern 0 units 2-6 units 45 Units

3 CSU Bakersfield In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Bakersfield campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 2] and A course that articulates with [CSUB PSYC 200, CAN PSYC 6, or STAT 2], Introduction to Statistics Methods in Research - Covers the use of basic statistical methods in designing and analyzing psychological experiments. and A course that articulates with [CSUB PSYC 290], as a Profession - Covers an introduction to the profession of psychology, including careers related to psychology, as well as exposure to various skills important for success in the major. and A course that articulates with [CSUB PSYC 291], Interpersonal and Group Process Skills - Covers skills for effective functioning in interpersonal and group settings, including active listening, interviewing, group interaction, and decision-making. and A course that articulates with [CSUB ENGL 110], Writing and Research - Covers practice in expository writing, including the college term paper. Note: No other lower-division psychology units, other than the classes listed above, may be used toward the major Total Semester Units Required for CSU Bakersfield 0-2 units 0-2 units 0-

4 CSU Channel Islands In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Channel Islands campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with a second transferable course in written communication and A course that articulates with an Introduction to Statistics course in that covers critical reasoning using quantitative and statistical problem-solving approaches to solve real-world problems and A course that articulates with an Introduction to Biological course and A course that articulates with any transferable math course not used for GE requirements or Statistics Total Semester Units Required for CSU Channel Islands 0- CSU Chico In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Chico campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with a course in Cultural Diversity and A course that articulates with an open Elective in Total Semester Units Required for CSU Chico 0-6 units 0-

5 CSU Dominguez Hills In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Dominguez Hills campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CSUDH PSY 101, CAN PSY 2], an introduction to psychology emphasizing the personal, cognitive and social development and functioning of the individual and A course that articulates with [CSUDH PSY 230, CAN PSY 6], an introduction to Statistics in that covers the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to the design and analysis of psychological research and A course that articulates with [CSUDH PSY 235, CAN PSY 8], Introduction to Research Methods Note: No other lower-division psychology units, other than the classes listed above, may be used toward the major. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Dominguez Hills 0- CSU East Bay In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU East Bay campus-specific pattern: Complete additional coursework to bring total to 60 transferable Total Semester Units Required for CSU East Bay

6 CSU Fresno In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Fresno campus-specific pattern: (1) Complete: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Psychological Statistics. Electives may or may not include additional psychology courses. However, except in unusual circumstances, Biological [CAN PSY 10] is the only additional course that will count toward the psychology major at CSUF. It is also recommended that the electives include a CSU-transferable English composition course and a CSU-transferable math or statistics course beyond those taken to satisfy GE requirements. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Fresno 0-12 units CSU Fullerton In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Fullerton campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Psychological Statistics and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 8], Introduction to Research Methods. These electives may include courses used to demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language or American Sign Language if these courses have not been completed as part of the statewide pattern. Note: Only the courses listed and Introductory [CAN PSY 2], above may be applied to the major. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Fullerton 9-

7 Humboldt State University In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the Humboldt State University campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 2], Introduction to and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introduction to Statistics and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 8], Research Methods and A course that articulates with [CAN ENGL 2], Written Composition Total Semester Units Required for Humboldt State University 0- CSU Long Beach In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Long Beach campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introductory Statistics and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 8], Introduction to Research Methods and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10], PsychoBiology and If was used as part of the General Education pattern, complete an additional Social Science course. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Long Beach 0-4 units 0-4 units 0-

8 CSU Los Angeles In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Los Angeles campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with a second semester of expository writing that emphasizes exposition, research, and critical thinking, typically called Writing and Critical Thinking (as opposed to Literature and Composition ) and A course that articulates with [CSULA PSY 202, CAN PSY 6], An introduction to Statistics in that covers basic numerical and graphical methods in psychology; statistical notation, data presentation, measures of central tendency, dispersion and covariation, and probability and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10], Introduction to Biological a nd A course that articulates with [CSULA MATH 102], College Algebra - Logarithmic and exponential functions; polynomial equations; permutations, combinations, and probability; sequences and series; matrices and determinants. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Los Angeles 0- California Maritime Academy This campus does not have a major, concentration, or option in. CSU Monterey Bay This campus does not have a major, concentration, or option in.

9 CSU Northridge In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Northridge campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 2, CSUN PSY 150], covers the basic conceptual framework for studying the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human activity. Principles of Human Behavior and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10, CSUN PSY 250], Physiological Correlates of Human Behavior - A course that covers a greater understanding of the relationship between human behavior and human physiology. and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6, CSUN MATH 140], an introductory Statistics course that covers methods for displaying, describing, and producing data; normal distribution; correlation and regression; sampling distributions and probability; statistical inference for means and proportions Total Semester Units Required for CSU Northridge 0-4 units 5- Cal Poly Pomona In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the Cal Poly Pomona campus-specific pattern: If not taken as part of the statewide pattern (including general education and/or major preparation requirements), complete: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introduction to Statistics in and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10], Introduction to Biological and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 8], Introduction to Research Methods in and A course that articulates with Introduction to Sociology and A course that articulates with Introduction to Logic Note: Additional lower-division psychology courses not listed above will be counted towards elective units at Cal Poly Pomona (they will not substitute for upper division major core courses). Total Semester Units Required for Cal Poly Pomona

10 CSU Sacramento In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Sacramento campus-specific pattern: Complete additional coursework to bring total to 60 transferable Total Semester Units Required for CSU Sacramento CSU San Bernardino In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU San Bernardino campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CSUB ENGL 101], covers the processes of writing and critical reading to communicate, generate thinking, and to examine assumptions. English Freshman Composition and One of the following courses that covers basic skills in college Math: o A course that articulates with [CAN MATH 10, CSUSB MATH 110], College Algebra - Functional notation, graphs and inverses of linear, polynomial, and rational functions, rational exponents, arithmetic and geometric progressions, logarithmic and exponential functions, systems of linear equations. o A course that articulates with [CAN MATH 2, CSUSB MATH 115], The Ideas of Mathematics - Sets and their applications to topics in discrete mathematics that will include enumeration techniques and finite probability spaces. o A course that articulates with [CAN MATH 16, CSUSB MATH 120], Pre-Calculus Mathematics - Trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, right angle trigonometry, complex numbers, conic sections, binomial theorem, induction. o A course that articulates with [CSUSB MATH 192], Methods of Calculus - A short course in calculus with emphasis on applications. o A course that articulates with [CSUSB MATH 211], Basic Concept of Calculus - An introduction to limits and continuity, differentiation of functions in one variable (including trigonometric functions) and antiderivatives

11 with applications. o A course that articulates with [CAN MATH SEQ B], Calculus A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Psychological Statistics and A course that articulates with a lower-division elective in Developmental. No other lower-division psychology courses than those mentioned will be counted towards the major. Additional units may, however, count towards the total units required for graduation. Total Semester Units Required for CSU San Bernardino 0- San Diego State University In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the San Diego State University campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with Academic and Career Opportunities in A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 211], Learning - A course that covers basic principles and research in animal and human learning. and A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 230], Developmental - A course that covers the psychological development of a normal individual from conception through childhood, adolescence, and maturity. and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10, SDSU PSY 260], Introduction to Physiological - Elementary physiology of the nervous system. Physiological mechanisms underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, emotion, arousal, motivation, learning and memory, and cortical specialization. and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6, SDSU PSY 270], Introductory Statistics - Quantitative methods in psychology for producing, analyzing, and interpreting data. Sampling, basic research designs, describing distributions through graphs and quantitative indices, linear correlation and regression, applications of normal probability curve, confidence intervals, and tests of significance. and A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 271], Data Analysis in - A course that covers statistical and graphic analysis and interpretation of psychological data using computer technology. and A course that articulates with [SDSU BIOL 100], General Biology - A laboratory course in biology stressing processes common to 0-1 unit

12 living organisms. IMPACTION CRITERIA This major is impacted at SDSU. Students must meet the following impaction criteria: a. Complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher. These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC), with the exception of PSY 201. A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 101], Introductory - Facts, principles, and concepts which are basic to understanding human behavior. A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 201], Academic and Career Opportunities in - Information about careers in psychology. Includes identification of career-related strengths and interests and information on postbaccalaureate options in psychology and related fields. Introduction to resources in Undergraduate Advising and Career Services. A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 211], Learning - A course that covers basic principles and research in animal and human learning. A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 230], Developmental - A course that covers the psychological development of a normal individual from conception through childhood, adolescence, and maturity. A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10, SDSU PSY 260], Introduction to Physiological - Elementary physiology of the nervous system. Physiological mechanisms underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, emotion, arousal, motivation, learning and memory, and cortical specialization. A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6, SDSU PSY 270], Introductory Statistics - Quantitative methods in psychology for producing, analyzing, and interpreting data. Sampling, basic research designs, describing distributions through graphs and quantitative indices, linear correlation and regression, applications of normal probability curve, confidence intervals, and tests of significance. A college level statistics course will be accepted from another department in lieu of PSY 270. A course that articulates with [SDSU PSY 271], Data Analysis in - A course that covers statistical and graphic analysis and interpretation of psychological data using computer technology. A course that articulates with [SDSU BIOL 100], General Biology - A laboratory course in biology stressing processes common to living organisms. b. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.40 or higher. (2) If students have used any of the above listed courses for GE, and have not completed the 60 unit minimum requirement to transfer, then the following should be completed: The major is a Liberal Arts and Sciences degree and requires students to meet the following language requirement: Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or 0-12 units

13 fifth college quarter - or equivalent) is required in one foreign language. If not already complete, students should meet some of this requirement in satisfaction of area C - Humanities in GE. If students take more units beyond 60 (but not more than 70), they may complete courses to meet this language requirement at their community college. (3) Complete additional coursework, if necessary, to bring total to 60 transferable Total Semester Units Required for San Diego State University 22 units San Francisco State University In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the San Francisco State University campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN ENGL 2, SFSU ENG 114], First Year Written Composition - Training in expositoryargumentative composition, emphasizing work on clear and effective sentences and the organization and development of paragraph and essay. and A course that articulates with [CAN ENGL 4, SFSU ENG 214], Second Year Written Composition - Expository-argumentative composition and critical reading skills through the study of literature; special attention to logic, style, and rhetoric. and A course that articulates with [CAN MATH 10], College Algebra and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6, CAN STAT 2], Psychological Statistics Total Semester Units Required for San Francisco State University 0-

14 San Jose State University In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the San Jose State University campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 10], PsychoBiology and A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introductory Statistics Note: The additional courses to complete the 60, outside of those needed to complete lower-division GE requirements are electives. They may or may not include any additional PSYCHOLOGY courses. No more than 12 units of lower-division PSYCHOLOGY electives (Including up to 4 of introductory STATISTICS) will count toward the requirements of the major at SJSU. Additional units may, however, count towards the total units required for graduation and/or partially fulfill the requirements of the required minor (which can be in any discipline). Total Semester Units Required for San Jose State University 0-

15 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introductory Psychological Statistics and One or more of the following: A course that articulates with [SLO PSY 252], Social - A course that covers how attitudes, beliefs and behavior are affected by the social situation. A course that articulates with [SLO PSY 254], Family - A course that examines the methodology, theory, and domains of family psychology with emphasis on family behavior as related to clinical, public policy, diversity, and professional issues. A course that articulates with [SLO PSY 256], Developmental - An introductory course to the scientific study of development with emphasis on the lifespan, from infancy to old age. Total Semester Units Required for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 0-

16 CSU San Marcos In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU San Marcos campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CAN PSY 6], Introductory Statistics in and A course that articulates with [CSUSM PSYC 230], Methods in - A course that covers the fundamentals of research methods in psychology with focus on issues of reliability, validity, and ethical considerations in conducting research with humans and animals. Research Note: The additional courses to complete the 60, outside of those needed to complete lower-division GE requirements, are electives. They may or may not include any additional PSYCHOLOGY courses. However, no other lower-division psychology courses will be counted towards the major. Additional units may, however, count towards the total units required for graduation. Total Semester Units Required for CSU San Marcos 0-

17 Sonoma State University In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the Sonoma State University campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with, an Introductory course with a minimum grade of B and A course that articulates with [SSU ENG 101], Expository Writing and Analytical Reading - A course that covers the basic skills in expository writing and analytical reading with a minimum grade of B and A course that articulates with [SSU PHIL 101], Critical Thinking - A course in critical thinking. A course in Statistics and 3 units of elective are recommended. (0-) Note: 3 units of lower-division coursework in addition to Introductory may be brought into the SSU major. Total Semester Units Required for Sonoma State University 0- CSU Stanislaus In addition to the statewide pattern, the following is the CSU Stanislaus campus-specific pattern: A course that articulates with [CSUST PSYC 2020, CAN PSY 8], Introduction to Psychological Methods - Basic techniques and procedures for making systematic observations in a wide variety of psychological situations, both laboratory and field. Psychological methods demonstrated through topics of current research and application, and through demonstration lab projects. and A course that articulates with [CSUST MATH 1600], Statistics - A course that covers the description of sample data, probability and probability distributions, sampling and estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation and regression, introduction to analysis of variance. and Either: A course that articulates with [CSUST BIOL 1010], Principles of Biology - An introductory course that covers basic biological 0-4 units 0-4 units

18 phenomena common to all living organisms with a course that articulates with [BIOL ], covers basic laboratory and/or field studies in various biological areas, Special Laboratory Studies or A course that articulates with [CSUST ZOOL 1050], Introduction to Zoology - An introductory course that covers the basic principles common to the animal kingdom, covering animal diversity; morphology and physiology of animal cells, tissues, and organ systems; animal reproduction and development; and principles of evolution and specialization. (2) Complete one or more of the following coursework to bring total to 60 transferable : A course that articulates with [CSUST ANTH 2060], Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - An introductory course to the study of human culture and social institutions, with special emphasis on band, tribal, chiefdom, and state/peasant societies. or A course that articulates with [CSUST COGS 2010], Introduction to Cognitive Studies - An introductory course to the issues and methods relevant to the study of natural and artificial cognitive processes. or A course that articulates with [CSUST COMM 2011], Introduction to Communication Studies - A course that covers the field of human communication as developed in contemporary theory and research. or A course that articulates with [CSUST SOCL 1010], Introduction to Sociology - A course that covers the basic concepts and perspectives in sociological analysis. Note: No other lower-division psychology units, other than the courses listed above, may be used toward the major. If any of the courses listed above are taken to fulfill the statewide 45-unit lower-division requirements, lower-division elective units may be taken to bring your total transfer units to 60. Total Semester Units Required for CSU Stanislaus 0-