Psychiatric Technology Associate of Science Degree
This degree program is designed to prepare students to become Psychiatric Technicians who provide quality care and assist patients in attaining their maximum level of wellness. Graduates are eligible to take the state licensing examination. The program is accredited by the California State Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833.
To graduate with a specialization in Psychiatric Technology, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (not included for entry into the Psychiatric Technology Program). This will exceed the minimum total of 60 applicable units. All Psychiatric Technology courses (PSYTCH 084, PSYTCH 085 and PSYTCH 086) must be completed within a 5 year period.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Biology (4-8 units) | ||
| BIOL 155 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 250 & BIOL 251 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 8 |
| BIOL 260 & BIOL 261 | Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | 8 |
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL 101H | Freshman Composition-Honors | |
| Mathematics 1 | ||
| MATH 095 | Intermediate Algebra | 4-5 |
| or MATH 096 | Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYCH 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYCH 100H | General Psychology - Honors | |
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYTCH 084 | Introduction to Psychiatric Technology | 17 |
| PSYTCH 085 | Psychiatric Technology: Nursing Science | 12 |
| PSYTCH 086 | Introduction to Psychiatric Technology: Behavioral Science | 17 |
| Total Units | 61-66 | |
| 1 | or Completion of a Higher Level Math |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns: