Associate of Arts - Pyschology

By receiving an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of Alameda, students may pursue enhanced life & interpersonal skills helping them with improved self-awareness to empower themselves in their personal and professional relationships.

The study of Psychology enables students to better comprehend how people think, perceive, learn, develop unique personalities, manage stress, and interact with one another.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Apply multiple schools of psychology (e.g. psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, biological, and transpersonal) to life situations. • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills rooted in the person centered approach and mindfulness-based skills. • Increase awareness of self, others, and the environment in order to have greater agency and authentic expression.

Psychology careers include: jobs in therapy and counseling, schools, hospitals, prisons, courtrooms, community health and rehabilitation centers, sports and corporate offices. The study of psychology is good preparation for many professions, as well as, for one’s life.