Psychology
Associate of Science
Program Details
The Psychology major provides preparation for upper-division coursework in Psychology at a four-year university. The degree program allows students to develop an understanding of the biological, cognitive and social aspects of human behavior as well as the methodological and experimental practices in the field. Students should choose the emphasis or track appropriate to the transfer institution or area of interest. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns: Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education), or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Psychology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 40,580
- High salary: 94,030
- Average salary: 58570
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,470
- High salary: 170,150
- Average salary: 95830
All Careers in Psychology (14)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 109,840 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Rising | 95,830 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 80,330 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 58,570 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
| Coaches and Scouts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 45,920 |
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