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5 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

Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods and measurement, theoretical perspectives, and application. Includes biological bases of behavior, learning, social interactions, memory, and personality; and other topics such as sensation, perception, consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, health, development, psychological disorders, and therapy. UCGS/Passport Course

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.vpcc.edu
Prerequisite
Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 / EDE 11 Lecture: 3 hours per week
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 College Catalog
Source
catalog.vpcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 or departmental approval. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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. 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 College Catalog
Source
catalog.vpcc.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 200 or departmental consent. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.vpcc.edu
Prerequisite
Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 / EDE 11 Lecture: 3 hours per week
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.

Subject
PSY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.vpcc.edu
Prerequisite
Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 / EDE 11 Lecture: 3 hours per week

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