Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
The Associate of Science online degree program in Psychology is designed to provide students with a foundation in the principles and theories relevant to the field of psychology.
The online Associate of Science degree program in Psychology is:
**Military students and some employers require students to complete courses on a per term basis. Please contact our Admissions Department for additional information.
The online Associate of Science Degree in Psychology requires students to complete a total of 60 semester units comprised of the following:
**Requirements are fulfilled through coursework completed at California Coast University, coursework completed at other recognized educational institutions, and/or professional/specialized training. Previously completed coursework and training will be evaluated to determine all applicable transfer credit.
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Psychology introduces the methods and findings of contemporary psychology. Emphasizing the need for scientific and critical thinking, topics include a survey of biology and behavior, sensory process, human development, perception, learning and motivation. Emotion, personality, psychological disorders, therapy and social interaction are also examined to provide students with a solid understanding of the facts, principles, and theories which make up the field of psychology.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
3 Semester Units
Developmental Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of patterns of change and stability that occur as we move through the process of human development from conception to death. Various theories of development will be presented, and an emphasis on physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the life-span will be discussed.
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3 Semester Units
Marriage and Family presents a representative summary of the literature of family therapy and the complex and changing social unit known as the family. Contemporary theories and issues in marriage and family therapy including communication, gender identity, love, choosing a partner, parenting, divorce, remarriage and stepfamilies are all covered to help students be familiar with the context of the ever changing context of the American family.
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3 Semester Units
Personality Theories presents an in-depth look at a number of classical and current personality theories, providing an explanation and interpretation of personality development from several different theoretical approaches. Classic theory is integrated with the latest research and current topics, preparing students to apply theoretical approaches to better understand the particular individuals and personalities they may encounter in their professional and personal lives.
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3 Semester Units
Abnormal Psychology offers students an eclectic, multicultural approach to abnormal behavior, drawing on contributions from various disciplines and theoretical stances. The psychosocial and psychophysiological factors of abnormal behavior are examined, and the causes and classifications are discussed. Case vignettes and client experiences will be explored and combined with research based explanations of abnormal behavior.
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3 Semester Units
Counseling Psychology encompasses all that counseling is today by addressing the history of counseling and the theory behind its practice; exploring the multicultural, ethical, legal environments in which counselors operate; and examining the variety of skills today’s counselors are expected to utilize.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
GED 102 The Human Body (Natural Sciences)
3 Semester Units
The Human Body is intended for students who are interested in gaining a basic understanding of the human body—its shape, structure, parts—and how these various components work and function. With this knowledge, students will be able to see how such information can be used to diagnose and treat various diseases.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 108 Environmental Science (Natural Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary approach to environmental science, focusing on the interrelatedness of humans and the natural world. Historical perspectives, economic and political realities, varied social experiences and ethnic backgrounds are integrated into the identification of major issues and the search for possible solutions.
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GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment (Social Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Psychology of Adjustment explores major perspectives on psychology and provides opportunities for students to apply useful concepts to their personal lives. Content is drawn from theory and research in different areas of psychology and covers personality development, stress management, health issues, relationships, work, life span development and other areas of life.
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GED 216 Introduction to Sociology (Social Sciences)
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Sociology is a study of how society influences the way people act, think and feel. Culture, society, social interactions, social class and gender stratification all influence every part of who people are, how they behave and how they participate in their existence on this earth. An introduction to social problems including minority inequality, aging and death, women’s rights and urban problems, in general, is also explored.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 120 Introduction to Humanities (Humanities/Fine Arts)
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Humanities explores the conduct of human life with emphasis on understanding the aesthetic sense—an important element in the art of being human. The course focuses on key events, styles, movements and figures of Western art, philosophy and religion, which are all essential to exploring the aesthetic human experience. Students will learn to think critically about how past themes, movements and creative geniuses have impacted—and still influence—the modern world which we live in today.
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GED 240 Art History (Humanities/Fine Arts)
3 Semester Units
Art History examines the development of the visual arts from prehistory to fourteenth-century art in Europe. The course introduces students to diverse artistic traditions in drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, and printmaking while simultaneously exploring social implications of—and response to—various individuals and their creations.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 132 United States Government (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
United States Government reviews and examines the institutions of the American political system: the presidency, Congress, the judiciary and state and local governments. It also examines political parties and the roles they have played in the development of the American polyarchy.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 150 Mathematics (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
Mathematics provides an introduction to college mathematics by building essential skills one at a time. The course starts with the basics of whole numbers, fractions and decimals and then moves into basic geometry, statistics and concludes with an introduction to algebra. This course is complete with examples, exercises, and practice problems to ensure your success.
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GED 155 English (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
English will help students to develop the key skills that will make them good communicators and valued members of the workforce: reading and comprehending, building a substantial vocabulary, using grammatically correct English and speaking and writing the language that is necessary for success in the workplace. This course is designed to help all levels of students from those with language skill deficiencies, or English as a second language, to professionals and businesspeople.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
GED 232 Early U.S. History (Basic Subjects)
3 Semester Units
Early U.S. History explores the history of the United Sates from native American societies before 1492 to the year 1877, with an in-depth analysis of the transition in United States history from pre-colonial beginnings to an independent national state. This course will survey the historical, cultural, political and economic events that shaped early United States history.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Courses required are listed below. Please click on the course to read a description.
BAM 105 Introduction to Business
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Business introduces the business world and the contemporary environment in which it operates. How business operations are managed and organized will be explored and the basic ideas of marketing processes and consumer behavior will be discussed. Additionally, students will become aware of the changing face of business, with its current technological and management information system advances.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
BAM 312 Business Communications
3 Semester Units
Business Communications covers the fundamental dimensions of communication: language and behavior. Alternatives for conveying messages are discussed. The course also covers, in detail, the various channels and media for business communication, with guidelines for effective and successful use of each.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
3 Semester Units
Business and Society explores both market and nonmarket components of the business world. While interrelated, managers must understand how the market and nonmarket environments interact and address those issues to achieve superior performance. To do this, the course combines the disciplines of economics, political science, and law to provide students with a deeper understanding of the complex managerial issues involved. The focus is on strategy and its implementation within the context of social, governmental and legal constraints.
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BAM 410 Organizational Theory and Behavior
3 Semester Units
Organizational Theory and Behavior emphasizes the relationships among individuals, groups, organizations, and society. It presents a dynamic, systems approach to understanding and facilitating work relationships. Emphasis is given to the interaction of individual values, attitudes, needs, abilities, traits, and motivation within teams and organizations.
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BAM 315 Principles of Management
3 Semester Units
Principles of Management serves as an introduction to the discipline of management. It is designed to integrate the accepted theories in the area with real world applications to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for managing others. This course begins with a discussion of the current issues in management and then proceeds to cover the traditional functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the needs of modern public and private organizations, including emerging national and international trends.
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BAM 411 Human Resource Management
3 Semester Units
Human Resource Management provides a thorough review of essential human resource management concepts and techniques. Current research and developments in the field are covered and trends in human resource management are presented. Reliability, validity, generalizability, utility, person job fit, and bias are also discussed in this course.
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BAM 418 Small Business Management
3 Semester Units
Small Business Management presents an overview of entrepreneurship, including launching a new venture, managing an on-going venture, financial planning, taxation and other topics specific to entrepreneurs. Students will learn the necessary elements to successfully start, run and manage a small business and they will be able to apply those concepts and ideas within their business careers, even if they do not choose the entrepreneurial route.
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3 Semester Units
Operations Management introduces the theory and practice of operations management and explores the systems approach to tie information together. Students will explore issues in operations strategy, development, and implementation and will be able to apply various management tools such as inventory management, supply-chain management, and others to effectively contribute to managing operations.
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HCA 200 The United States Health Care System
3 Semester Units
The U.S. Health Care System is designed to introduce students to the organization, structure, and operation of the nation’s health care system. This course aims to help students effectively identify their present and future roles as consumer, provider, manager, decision- maker, and analyst. The class examines an overview of the health care system, causes and characteristics of health service utilization, the nature of wellness and disease, individual provider settings, financial and nonfinancial resources used and needed, and measurement of quality of care.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
HCA 320 Essentials of Managed Health Care
3 Semester Units
Essentials of Managed Health Care provides a systematic overview of organizational principles, practices, and insights pertinent to the management of health services organizations. This course will go beyond the traditional focus of health care on hospitals and other provider organizations to include suppliers, buyers, regulators, public health and financing organizations.
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HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
3 Semester Units
This course promotes an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course will review the latest information on the health care delivery system. It examines the differences existing within North America by probing the health care system and consumers, and explores examples of traditional health beliefs and practices among selected populations. An emphasis on the influences of recent social, political, and demographics changes helps to explore the issues and perceptions of health and illness today.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
HCA 420 Medical Law and Ethics
3 Semester Units
Medical Law and Ethics explores the study of medical ethics, or applied ethics, for healthcare professionals who often face dilemmas that are not experienced by the general population. The fast-paced growth of medical technology has made the study of ethics even more relevant. The study of bioethics, or biomedical ethics, refers to moral dilemmas due to advances in medicine and medical research. Since medical law and ethics are often interrelated, students need to have a clear understanding of both in order to protect themselves, their employer, and the patient. The study of ethics includes many questions for which there is no one answer.
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BAM 306 Principles of Marketing
3 Semester Units
Principles of Marketing examines the various functions of modern marketing including the market, product and price systems, distribution structure and promotional activities. Specialty field marketing, planning and evaluation of the marketing effort, and socially responsible global marketing are also explored.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
3 Semester Units
Consumer Behavior focuses on the examination and application of consumer behavior principles to the development and implementation of marketing strategies. The text explains how "new media" (e.g., the expansive internet, enhanced cell phones, specialized search engines, E-commerce-oriented websites, and TiVo-like devices) has greatly influenced the marketer's ability to more precisely track and understand consumer behavior. Substantial attention is given to consumer online behavior, and the importance and power of the internet and other digital technologies in facilitationg consumer communications, as well as their ability to purchase products online.
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MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions
3 Semester Units
Advertising and Promotions will allow students to see a collective picture of integrated marketing communications. Focus is placed on business-to-business marketing concepts, international marketing discussions, brand management and various advertising and promotional tactics. This is an integrated approach with a solid advertising core.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
3 Semester Units
Marketing Management offers a streamlined approach of current marketing management practices and theory, with a focus on helping companies, groups, and individuals adapt their marketing strategies and management to the marketplace of the twenty-first century. Outside cases and simulations are presented to help students utilize their marketing knowledge for successful marketing practices, and to effectively solve marketing problems with the latest tools and techniques.
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BCJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Criminal Justice aims to provide students with a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society. It is important to note that the general theme of this course involves the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision-making requires. This theme will be explored by examining the criminal justice process in some detail, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
BCJ 230 Criminal Investigation
Criminal Investigation aims to provide students with an overview of the criminal investigation field. Course topics include the fundamentals of criminal investigation, follow-up investigative processes, methods for obtaining information, and how to approach investigation of different types of crimes.
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BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System
3 Semester Units
Procedures in the justice system introduces students to the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system systematically, making the concepts easy to apply to any state’s specific procedural laws. Detailed coverage of the Exclusionary Rule and Miranda procedures will be presented, and a balanced coverage of consensual encounter, detention, and arrest will be explored.
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3 Semester Units
Forensic Science explores the forensic investigation process and procedures. Students will learn how to identify, gather, and analyze multiple types of evidence through contemporary case studies. This course is designed to make the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of students who are, or plan to be, aligned with the forensic science profession.
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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