Study Associate in Arts (AA) in Psychology at Irvine Valley College in the USA, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

At Irvine Valley College, our Psychology courses provide academic instruction in basic psychology concepts, theories, terminology and research methods, and promote students' life skills, personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness. Students majoring in psychology focus on understanding human personality and behavior, cognition, and emotions, as well as researching psychological issues of current concern.
The critical insight that psychology requires makes this major especially appropriate for those considering careers in any of the helping professions (such as mental health counseling, public health, and social work), teaching, or behavioral research or for those seeking a widely applicable liberal arts background.

Which department am I in?

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$12,288.00 per year

Medical Health Insurance 2,400

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)

5500 Irvine Center Drive,

Irvine,

California,

92618, West, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$12,288.00 per year

Medical Health Insurance 2,400

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Irvine Valley College (Main Campus)

5500 Irvine Center Drive,

Irvine,

California,

92618, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.

English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:

(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)

TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)

IELTS: 4.5

iTEP 3.5

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)

PEARSON 41

EIKEN: Grade 2A

GTEC CBT: 900

Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:

Fall semester: July 1

Spring semester: December 1