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53 courses with the subject PSY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3

Semester Hours Introductory review of the field of psychology. The topic areas include the philosophical and scientific origin of psychology and specific treatment of areas of inquiry and application. These areas include learning, memory, perception, physiology of the nervous system, social and personality theory, psychopathology and psychotherapy. Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
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Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 111Introduction to Psychology3

Introductory review of the field of psychology. The topic areas include the philosophical Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
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3
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Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 150
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alias
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ncwu.edu
PSY 191Research Topics1-6

Semester Hours An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a one-on-one basis between a faculty member and the student.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
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6
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course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 191Research Topics1-6

An area of study of interest to the student and us

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PSY
Credits (min)
1
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6
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Semester Hours
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course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 195Special Topics1-6

Semester Hours A study of selected topics.

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PSY
Credits (min)
1
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6
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course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 195Special Topics1-6

A study of selected topics.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
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Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 201Psychological Development in Childhood3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 An examination of the developmental processes of childhood. The topics include the maturation of perceptual and motor process, the development of social attachments and the emergence of cognitive functions such as memory and language.
PSY 201Psychological Development in Childhood3

An examination of the developmental processes of childhood. The topics

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
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Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 202Psychological Development in Adolescence3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 An examination of the developmental processes of adolescence. The topics include the maturational changes of puberty, the shift in social attachment to peers and the emergence of the adult personality.
PSY 202Psychological Development in Adolescence3

An examination of the developmental processes of adolescence. The t

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 210Drugs and Behavior3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 An examination of the physiological, psychological and behavioral effects of drugs. The course will include discussions of drugs which are frequently abused, drugs which are used to treat psychological disorders and programs to treat and prevent drug abuse.
PSY 210Drugs and Behavior3

An examination of the physiological, psychological and behavioral effects

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 220Sex, Marriage and Family3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
SOC 101 or PSY 111 or permission of instructor A study of sexual behavior and the social institutions of marriage and the family, emphasizing sociological understanding and research, yet also including insights from psychology, biology, anthropology, history and economics. Identical To: SOC 220
PSY 220Sex, Marriage and Family3

A study of sexual behavior and the social institutions of marriage and th Identical To: SOC 220

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
SOC 101 or PSY 111 or permission of instructor
PSY 226Research Design and Analysis I3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 This course is designed to introduce the student to research methods in psychology. Topics include: experimental and correlational research designs, library research techniques, the interpretation of descriptive statistics and ethical considerations in research. Students will write research reports based on experiments which are supervised by the professor.
PSY 226Research Design and Analysis I3

This course is designed to introduce the student to research methods in psychology. Topics in

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 227Research Design and Analysis II3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 226 with a C- or better and MAT 213 This course introduces students to the topics of inferential statistics and hypothesis testing in psychological research. Students will learn how to develop testable hypotheses and to select, calculate and interpret both parametric and nonparametric inferential statistics. Students will also develop an original research proposal.
PSY 227Research Design and Analysis II3

This course introduces students to the topics of inferential statistics and hypothesis testin

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 226 with a C- or better and MAT 213
PSY 299Careers in Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 This course introduced students to the array of career opportunities available in the field of psychology, including those attainable with varying degrees of education. It is also designed to help students determine an individual career path upon graduating from college.
PSY 299Careers in Psychology3

This course introduced students to the array of career opportunities availab

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 301Psychological Development in Adulthood3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 This course examines the mental, social and physical changes associated with aging throughout adulthood. The grief and mourning processes associated with death and dying are also explored.
PSY 301Psychological Development in Adulthood3

This course examines the mental, social and physical changes ass

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 302Psychopathology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 A detailed survey of the various types of emotional/behavioral disorders dealt with by mental health professionals. This includes descriptive information, etiological theories and current treatment approaches.
PSY 302Psychopathology3

A detailed survey of the various types of emotional/behavioral d

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 304Theories of Personality3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 A critical survey of various theoretical approaches to the study of human personality, including psychoanalytic, dispositional, cognitive, phenomenological and social learning perspectives.
PSY 304Theories of Personality3

A critical survey of various theoretical approaches to the s

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 311Exercise Psychology3

Semester Hours This course is designed to cover: (a) psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented physical activity and exercise behavior; (b) psychological and psychobiological responses to physical activity and exercise; (c) psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence, and (d) strategies for reducing sedentary behavior.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 311Exercise Psychology3

This course is designed to cover: (a) psychological theories for understanding and predicting he Identical To: PBH 311

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 315Psychology of Mass Communication3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 or permission of instructor This course examines the social, cognitive and developmental psychology mechanisms behind mass communication. Topics covered include media advertising, violence, sex and portrayals of groups Writing Intensive
PSY 315Psychology of Mass Communication3

This course examines the social, cognitive and developmental psyc

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 or permission of instructor
PSY 316Social Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 A systematic examination of the major theories and research traditions in social psychology. Topics include the development, change and measurement of attitudes; person perception and interpersonal attraction; group dynamics, conformity, aggression and prosocial behavior. Writing Intensive
PSY 316Social Psychology3

A systematic examination of the major theories and research traditions in so

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 317Industrial and Organizational Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 The course focuses on the psychological theory underlying the development and implementation of methods for selection, classification and training personnel in organizational settings. Specific topics include test development, performance evaluation, attitude and satisfaction assessment and job training methods.
PSY 317Industrial and Organizational Psychology3

The course focuses on the psychological theory underlying the development and implement

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 319Physiological Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 , BIO 101 A detailed review of the neural structures and physiological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the structure and function of the nervous system and the physiological basis of perception, motivation, memory and selected psychopathological disorders. Writing Intensive
PSY 319Physiological Psychology3

A detailed review of the neural structures and physiological processes und

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 , BIO 101
PSY 321Information Processing, Cognition and Memory3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 A detailed review of the research methods, findings and theories describing human cognitive function. The topics include memorial processes, such as encoding, rehearsal and retrieval, language processes and structural models of memory.
PSY 321Information Processing, Cognition and Memory3

A detailed review of the research methods, findings and theories describing

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 322Conditioning and Learning3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 A detailed review of procedures and data related to the experimental analysis of behavior. The focus of the course is on identifying the variables that explain the origins and changes of behavior. Topics include classical and operant conditioning, constraints on learning, stimulus control and the learning and retention of verbal material.
PSY 322Conditioning and Learning3

A detailed review of procedures and data related to the experimental analysis of behavior.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111
PSY 402Psychological Tests and Measurements3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 and PSY 226 or MAT 213 A critical survey of assessment techniques in educational, clinical and vocational settings. Emphasis will be placed on the construction, validation and interpretation of psychological tests and on the theoretical foundations of assessment.
PSY 402Psychological Tests and Measurements3

A critical survey of assessment techniques in educational, clinical an

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 and PSY 226 or MAT 213
PSY 405Supervised Internship in Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
36 semester hours, 2.0 cumulative GPA and approval from the OCDL and the department. A supervised experience of 135 hours working in an approved setting. The setting must allow the student to acquire knowledge and practice skills in the application of psychology. The student will meet with his/her faculty sponsor to discuss the experiences of working in an applied setting.
PSY 405Supervised Internship in Psychology3

A supervised experience of 135 hours working in an approved setting. The setting must

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
36 semester hours, 2.0 cumulative GPA and approval from the OCDL and th
PSY 410Senior Seminar in Psychology3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 , PSY 227 and a senior Psychology major or permission of instructor This seminar is a capstone course focusing on themes that integrate the various fields of psychology. Independent scholarship oral communication and the examination of primary sources are emphasized. Writing Intensive
PSY 410Senior Seminar in Psychology3

This seminar is a capstone course focusing on themes that integrate th

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 111 , PSY 227 and a senior Psychology major or permi
PSY 421Senior Honors Thesis3
Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
Psychology majors only The student will spend the semester developing a detailed research proposal or review paper. All proposals will include a literature review and proposed method for a research project. Research proposals must be defended before the psychology department faculty. A review paper must be presented to the university community.
PSY 421Senior Honors Thesis3

The student will spend the semester developing a detailed research proposal or review

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
Prerequisite
Psychology majors only
PSY 491Research Topics1-6

Semester Hours An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a one-on-one basis between a faculty member and the student.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 491Research Topics1-6

An area of study of interest to the student and us

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 495Special Topics1-6

Semester Hours A study of selected topics.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu
PSY 495Special Topics1-6

A study of selected topics.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Semester Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.ncwc.edu

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