Psychology
Credit Courses
PSYC C1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Fundamentals of human psychology. Using a scientific approach to the study of human behavior, this course examines and integrates physiological, intrapsychic and social/behavioral perspectives on human thought and behavior. Major topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, motivation, learning and memory, maturation and development, personality, and social psychology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C100
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Allied Health Care Careers, Certificate of Achievement
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Human Services, Associate of Arts Degree
- Human Services, Certificate of Accomplishment
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Public Health Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PSYC C1163 Units (54 lecture hours)
Child Growth and Development
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly PSYC C115. Examination of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of the maturation process. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: CDEV 100.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C116
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Educational Studies: ECE Unit Concentration, Certificate of Achievement
- Educational Studies: General, Certificate of Achievement
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Human Services, Associate of Arts Degree
- Human Services, Certificate of Accomplishment
- Liberal Studies (for Teaching), Associate of Arts Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
PSYC C1183 Units (54 lecture hours)
Life Span Developmental Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Psychological study of human development across the lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying, paying particular attention to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial processes. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 180.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C118
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Educational Studies: ECE Unit Concentration, Certificate of Achievement
- Educational Studies: General, Certificate of Achievement
- Educational Studies: Teach Your Career/Community College Teaching, Certificate of Achievement
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
PSYC C1253 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course examines how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Key topics include psychological characteristics of and for performance, motivation, exercise and health psychology, and skill acquisition. This course is identical to KIN C125. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C125
PSYC C1653 Units (54 lecture hours)
Principles of Human Sexuality 1
Advisory: A course taught at the level of Preparation for College Composition or appropriate English placement.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly PSYC C148. An interdisciplinary analysis of the biological, statistical, psychological, and emotional aspects of human sexual behavior. Emphasis on sexual patterns, sexual identity, physiological and biological processes, and reproduction. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C165
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Public Health Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
PSYC C1703 Units (54 lecture hours)
Psychology of Aging
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course investigates the lifespan of adults - career choices and changes, marriage, relationships, family issues, aging parents, and retirement. Students will address opportunities and challenges for retirees and the elderly to explore the potential for longer, healthier lives. This course is identical to AGNG C170. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C170
- Aging Studies
- Aging Studies (AGNG)
- Aging Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Aging Studies, Certificate of Achievement
- Human Services, Associate of Arts Degree
- Human Services, Certificate of Accomplishment
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
- Sociology
- Sociology (SOC)
PSYC C2303 Units (54 lecture hours)
Health Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course examines the interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors with health and illness; specifically, how to promote and maintain health, prevent and treat illness, and adapt and thrive in the context of chronic illness. Key topics include the roles of stress, coping, immune response, social relationships, personality, in the progression and prevention of disease, and behaviors (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, sleep) that contribute to wellbeing or sickness. This course is identical to HLTH C230. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C230
PSYC C2503 Units (54 lecture hours)
Psychobiology
Prerequisite(s): PSYC C100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 150.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C250
PSYC C2553 Units (54 lecture hours)
Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisite(s): PSYC C100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly PSYC C120. An introduction to emotional and mental disorders from a biological, sociocultural, and psychological approach. The course covers the field's historical approaches and the range of psychological disorders as well as their symptoms, treatment, and the prevention of mental problems. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSYC 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C255
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
PSYC C2603 Units (54 lecture hours)
Social Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The scientific study of the influence of the group on an individual's mental processes and behavior. Topics include self-perceptions, attitudes and behavior, group influence and persuasion, attraction and relationships, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, aggression, belonging, helping, and the application of social psychology to law, health, and business. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 170.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C260
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PSYC C2804 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Advisory: ENGL C100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Introduces students to psychological research methods and critical analysis techniques that may be applied to diverse research studies and issues. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 200.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C280
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology, Associate of Arts Degree
- Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate of Arts Degree
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer