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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 200Principles of Psychology3

Course ID 135834 Credits 3 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. Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
PSY 215Psychopathology3

Course ID 135837 Credits 3 Explores historical views and current perspectives of psychopathology. 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. Total> 3 hours per week

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200
PSY 216Social Psychology3

Credits 3 Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Acquaints students with a scientific understanding of how the presence of other people, interactions with other people, and other situational factors influence human thoughts and behaviors. The assignments in the course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through written reports (including the production of at least one APA-formatted individual writing assignment). Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
PSY 230Developmental Psychology3

Course ID 135839 Credits 3 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 Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
PSY 235Child Psychology3

Course ID 135842 Credits 3 Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
PSY 270Psychology of Human Sexuality3

Course ID 545316 Credits 3 Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200

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