101 General Psychology - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course is a survey of the concepts, principles and terminology of psychology as a science. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to the diverse areas that make up the field of psychology, preparing students for further study in the behavioral sciences and providing students with greater insight into human behavior. This course is designed for students planning to take advanced courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences and/or students majoring in Psychology. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Limitation: Psychology (PSYC) 101 and Black Studies (BLAS) 104 combined: maximum credit, one course. Courses Psychology (PSYC)
111 Psychological/Social Aspects of Aging, Death and Dying - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course explores the psychological, physiological and social factors influencing behavior during the later years of life. Through improving their understanding of the conditions and problems of growing older in today's world, students may increase their empathy with the aged in society as well as enhance their adaptation to their own aging process. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
135 Marriage and Family Relations - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5 and W5.
This course examines the behaviors related to courtship, engagement, marriage, and family life as well as how science helps us understand these experiences. It surveys historical, cross cultural, and social perspectives of families. The course addresses interpersonal communication, economic management, and sexuality as they relate to the family. This course can be beneficial to students pursuing advanced degrees in child development or family studies. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
137 Human Sexual Behavior - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course explores the psychological, social, and physiological dimensions of human sexual behavior. Students review specific theories and research findings and focus on individual sexual development, functioning, and healthy decision making. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Limitation: Psychology (PSYC) 137 and Black Studies (BLAS) 165 combined: maximum credit, one course.
155 Introduction to Personality - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This course is a survey of the fundamental personality theories within the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed on the personal life experiences of each of the major personality theorists, their research methods and approaches to the study and understanding of personality, and clinical applications of their theories. This course is designed for psychology majors and anyone seeking a stronger understanding of psychological theory. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
161 Introduction to Counseling - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This course is an introductory study of the history and complexity of the counseling relationship. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to be an effective counselor. Topics include various counseling approaches and settings as well as related legal and ethical issues. This course is intended for psychology majors and anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of psychology/counseling. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
165 Theories of Consciousness - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
A scientific and systematic introduction to the historical perspectives and concepts basic to the understanding of consciousness. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
166 Introduction to Social Psychology - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R5 and W5.
Social psychology examines how individuals are influenced by their social environment. Special attention is given to social cognition and perception,self-justification, conformity, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior and applied social psychology. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical and integrative ways of thinking about theory and research in social psychology. This course is for anyone who is interested in the subject of social psychology. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
201 Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology - 1 hour lecture, 1 unit (Pass/No Pass)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Advisory: 30 units of college course work.
This course is a study of career options in the field of Psychology. Emphasis is placed on the identification of career-related strengths and interests and information on post-baccalaureate options in psychology and related fields. This course is designed for students interested in majoring in psychology. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
211 Learning - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Psychology 210.
Students learn about the basic principles and research in animal and human learning. Subjects include scientific versus nonscientific approaches to behavior studies, operant and respondent conditioning, observational and cognitive learning, and motivation as related to self-control. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
230 Psychology of Lifespan Development - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed for students interested in studying the psychological development of humans in all their sociocultural diversity from conception to death. Students learn major theoretical positions related to growth and change. The course emphasizes the variety of factors that shape similarities and differences in life. Psychology majors wishing to transfer are advised to take this course. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
245 Abnormal Psychology - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course provides a comprehensive survey of troubled patterns of behavior. Students explore theoretical models as they relate to etiology, treatment, and prognosis of psychopathologies. Students also learn how the DSM-IV helps identify and assess various disorders. Topics include legal and social policy issues. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
255 Introduction to Psychological Research - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is an introduction to scientific methodology in psychology. Emphasis is placed on descriptive, experimental, and applied research. Students learn the American Psychological Association writing style for empirical report writing. This course is intended for psychology majors and behavioral science students interested in the processes of research. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
258 Behavioral Science Statistics - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.
Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This course is an introductory study of statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Emphasis is placed on acquainting students with the concepts underlying statistical methods and research approaches, basic statistical analyses and principles. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Limitation:Mathematics (MATH) 119, Biology (BIOL) 200 or Psychology (PSYC) 258 combined: maximum credit, one course.
259 Behavioral Science Statistics Laboratory - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Corequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.
Advisory: Psychology 258.
This laboratory course offers students practice in using statistical analysis software for the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on data entry, graphing, hypothesis testing and statistical analyses. This course is intended for psychology and other behavioral science majors and anyone interested in using statistical analysis software for research purposes. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Students learn about the physiological determinants of behavior. Subjects include behavior evolution, the nervous system, and endocrine glands as well as their relationship to perception, learning, motivation, emotion, and personality. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.
276 Field Work in Psychological Services - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours other, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 and 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R5 and W5.
This supervised field experience course enables the student to be of service to the community while learning about the function of human care services. Emphasis is placed on providing students with the chance to explore the varied career choices in the field of psychology as well as on practical experience with basic helping skills in current social service situations. This course is intended for students who want to work with people in human care services. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.