Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC G1003 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction To Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior. Topics include an exploration of major psychological theories and concepts, research methodology, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, intelligence, psychobiology, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, development, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G100
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
- GWC: Administration of Justice AAT program sequence
- GWC: Administration of Justice AST requirements
- GWC: CLEP, IB, AP credit
- GWC: Child Adolescent Development Program Sequence
- GWC: Child and Adolescent Development AAT requirements
- GWC: Free speech and public safety (policies & regs) - VPA
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Kinesiology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Pre-Physician Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Public Health Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Student Conduct
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G1103 Units (54 lecture hours)
Psychology of Adjustment
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course will study of concepts and principles of personal and social adjustment, with an applied focus on how psychology is used in everyday life. Psychological theories regarding healthy adjustment are explored, including research on stress, coping, personal growth, self-esteem, self-actualization, and healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. Contemporary theories are examined, with an emphasis on how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 115.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G110
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PSYC G1163 Units (54 lecture hours)
Child Growth and Development
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: PSYC G150 – Child Psychology.
This course examines human development from conception through adolescence. Topics include family, culture, parenting, abuse, gender, language development, and education. This course emphasizes an understanding of the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: CDEV 100.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G116
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- GWC: Child Adolescent Development Program Sequence
- GWC: Child and Adolescent Development AAT requirements
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Studies for Elementary Education, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G1183 Units (54 lecture hours)
Life Span Developmental Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: PSYC G160 – Human Growth and Development.
This course examines psychological development across the lifespan, from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, and dying. Biological and environmental influences on development will be explored, and the psychological research on cognitive, personality, and social development will be examined.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 180.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G118
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- American Sign Language Interpreting, Certificate of Achievement
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- GWC: American Sign Language Interpreting requirements
- GWC: Child Adolescent Development Program Sequence
- GWC: Child and Adolescent Development AAT requirements
- GWC: Free speech and public safety (policies & regs) - VPA
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Studies for Elementary Education, Associate in Arts Degree
- Nursing
- Nursing (NURS)
- Nursing-LVN to RN, Associate in Science Degree
- Nursing-Registered Nurse, Associate in Science Degree
- Pre-Occupational Therapy, Certificate of Achievement
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Student Conduct
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G1303 Units (54 lecture hours)
Critical Thinking in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): ENGL G100 or ENGL G100S.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills through written argumentation, and analysis of complex issues in the field of psychology. Students will learn about the common fallacies of reasoning, analyzing arguments, questioning opinion versus facts, effective problem solving, and the common errors of human cognition which impede critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on using critical thinking skills to examine contemporary issues involving human behavior, and writing effective logical arguments.
Graded.
C-ID: ENGL 105.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G130
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Studies for Elementary Education, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G1404 Units (72 lecture hours)
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite(s): Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
This course will explore the use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; t-tests; analysis of variance, chi-square tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including psychology, social sciences, life and health sciences, and education.
Enrollment Limitation: ECON G160/MATH G160/MATH G160S/SOC G125; students who complete PSYC G140 may not enroll in or receive credit for ECON G160, MATH G160, MATH G160S, or SOC G125.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: MATH 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G140
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Economics
- Economics
- Economics (ECON)
- Economics, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Economics, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- GWC: Child Adolescent Development Program Sequence
- GWC: Child and Adolescent Development AAT requirements
- GWC: Economics AAT requirements
- GWC: Environmental Science AST requirements
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Business and Public Administration, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Mathematics, Associate in Arts Degree
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (MATH)
- Nursing-LVN to RN, Associate in Science Degree
- Nursing-Registered Nurse, Associate in Science Degree
- Political Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Political Science, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Public Health Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Sociology
- Sociology (SOC)
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PSYC G1653 Units (54 lecture hours)
Principles of Human Sexuality 1
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: Human Sexuality – Psychological Basis.
This course is an introduction to the psychological, sociocultural, emotional, and biological aspects of human sexuality. Topics include gender, love, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, abuse, sexual orientation, pornography, and sexual dysfunction. Students will be encouraged to explore their own sexual values, and interpersonal adjustment, as well as current social norms.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G165
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Public Health Science, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G1673 Units (54 lecture hours)
Psychology of Racism and Oppression
Advisory: PSYC G100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is identical to ETHS G167.
This course examines psychological theory, research and impact of racism, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination. It explores the underpinnings of oppression, racialization, and racism as well as the psychological and sociocultural effects of lived experiences of the four core racialized groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Latinx Americans. It investigates triggers of prejudice and the complex psychological patterns among majority and nonmajority groups. Students also learn about current movements of equity and resistance as they relate to the psychological impact experienced by communities of color.
Enrollment Limitation: ETHS G167; students who complete PSYC G167 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS G167.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G167
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Ethnic Studies (ETHS)
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PSYC G2503 Units (54 lecture hours)
Psychobiology
Prerequisite(s): PSYC G100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course introduces the biological bases of behavior, and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. How biological factors such as genetics, hormones, neurochemistry, and the brain influence psychological phenomena will be presented. Topics include the biopsychology of psychological disorders, personality, emotions, memory, gender, sexuality, addiction, sleep, and dreams.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 150.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G250
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- GWC: Free speech and public safety (policies & regs) - VPA
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Student Conduct
PSYC G2553 Units (54 lecture hours)
Abnormal Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: PSYC G158.
This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors, broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G255
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Pre-Occupational Therapy, Certificate of Achievement
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G2603 Units (54 lecture hours)
Social Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course begins the scientific study of the effects of social influences on human behavior and mental processes. It considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment. The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group will be examined. Topics include aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, and social cognition.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 170.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G260
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- University Core, Certificate of Achievement
PSYC G2804 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)
Research Methods in Psychology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Formerly: PSYC G185 – Introduction to Experimental Psychology.
This course provides an introduction to basic research methods used in the social sciences including such topics as research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods (naturalistic observation and correlational studies), instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data.
Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
C-ID: PSY 200; 205B.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC G280
- 2024-2025 CSU General Education Breadth
- 2024-2025 IGETC (UC or CSU)
- 2024-2025 Local General Education
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- GWC: Liberal Arts Emphasis Human Behavior & Self-Development AA requirements
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
- Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science, Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer