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6 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 116Psychology of Death and Dying3

Focuses on psychological aspects of death and dying. Teaches the meaning of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications. Includes psychological, sociological, cultural, and religious views of death. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
PSY 200Principles of Psychology3

Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
Prerequisite
Must be eligible for ENG 111 .
PSY 210Statistics for Behavioral Sciences4

Introduces the principles and processes of statistics within behavioral research. Emphasizes understanding and applying statistical tests to behavioral data. Stresses recognition and use of process, based upon knowledge and understanding, over mathematical derivation. Focuses on selection of appropriate statistics, their application, and correct decisions of interpretation within a behavioral research experience. Lecture: 4 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 and MTH 245 with grade C or better.
PSY 215Psychopathology3

Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of treatments. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200
PSY 225Theories of Personality3

Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic perspectives. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 with grade C or better.
PSY 230Developmental Psychology3

Traces development in context from pre-conception to death, including the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Examines methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to lifespan development. Addresses the interrelatedness of developmental domains, as well as the interdependent influences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in Psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.brightpoint.edu

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