Psychology
7 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PSYCH 5 Personal and Social Awareness
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 115
This course is designed with an applied focus on factors affecting personal and social awareness. Topics such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical context, and socioeconomic status are examined and viewed through various psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations. A broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized.
PSYCH 20 Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of human development from conception through adolescence. The physical, social, and cognitive development of the growing child and adolescent are examined in light of contemporary research and theory.
PSYCH 25 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180
An overview of human development from conception through aging with particular emphasis on biological and environmental influences. Social, cognitive and physical changes in the growing child, adolescent and adult are examined in light of contemporary research and theory.
PSYCH 41 Biological Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 150
Study of the biological basis of behavior. Topics include: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; neurophysiological mechanisms in movement, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, psychological disorders, language, and consciousness; scientific method as applied in the brain sciences; brain evolution; and the effects of discoveries in the neurosciences on modern views of human nature and theories of mind.
PSYCH 55 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 120
Introduction to psychopathology. Disorders of sensation, perception, emotions, and thinking, and their nature, causes, and effects on life. Analysis of attempts at alleviation, helping therapies, and problem intervention.
PSYCH 65 Social Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 170
This course considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment. The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group will be examined. Emphasized topics include: aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, and social cognition.
PSYCH 80 Research Methods in Psychology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000; SCSCI 10 or STAT C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 205B
Survey of research methods currently used in psychology: archival, naturalistic observation, case study, survey, and field and laboratory experiments. Designed for the psychology major and others who require familiarity with such research techniques. Emphasis on student participation in conducting research and analyzing data.