Psychiatric Technology Associate in Science Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 1S03790
Financial Aide Eligible
While the state of California does not require an Associate Degree for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician, the student may elect to earn one. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a minimum grade of “C”; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) the cultural diversity and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Required courses are listed in sequence: Note: A current American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card must be maintained by all students admitted to the program
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses: | ||
| BIOL 160 C | Integrated Medical Science 1 | 3 |
| PSY 101 C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| PT 110 C | Nursing Science I | 7 |
| PT 115 C | Nursing Science II | 7 |
| PSY 139 C | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| PT 120 C | Developmental Disabilities I | 7 |
| PT 125 C | Developmental Disabilities II | 7 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| PT 090 C | Leadership Supervision & Eth. 1 | 0.5 |
| PT 130 C | Mental Disabilities I | 7 |
| PT 135 C | Mental Disabilities II | 7 |
| Addional Recommended Coursework Not Required | ||
| Educational Planning 1 | 1 | |
| Sel Topics in Psych. Tech. 2 | 1 | |
| College Writing | 4 | |
| Total Units | 51.5 | |
| 1 | Courses may be taken without official acceptance into the program. All other required courses must be taken after official acceptance. |
| 2 | Course is preparation for the State Board Examination students are required to take to become licensed. Recommended to be take upon program completion. |
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