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13 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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
PSY 126Psychology for Business and Industry3

Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationships, and interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel. Lecture 3 hours.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.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.

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

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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 or departmental approval Lecture 3 hours.
PSY 216Social Psychology3

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. Previous psychology study is recommended. 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).

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 or departmental consent. Lecture 3 hours.
PSY 219Cross-Cultural Psychology3

Examines the systematic study of behavior and experience as it occurs in different cultures. Covers the interaction and interpretation of culture and development, self and identity, personality, gender, cognition, emotion, communication, physical health, mental health, and social behavior. Lecture: 3 hours.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
PSY 225Theories of Personality3

Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 or equivalent. Lecture: 3 hours.
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 incluences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230. Lecture 3 hours.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
PSY 231Life Span Human Development I3

Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part I of II. Part I covers the period from birth through adolescence. Lecture 3 hours.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
PSY 232Life Span Human Development II3

Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part II of II. Part II covers the period from adolescence through late adulthood. Lecture 3 hours.

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

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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
PSY 255Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior3

Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 125, PSY 200 , PSY 201 , PSY 202 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours.
PSY 270Psychology of Human Sexuality3

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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.tcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 , PSY 201 or PSY 202 . Lecture 3 hours.

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