Psychology
20 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
PSYCH 1B Introduction to General Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of awareness and development of personality: Behavioral, social, and biological expressions of the mind; expansion of human consciousness; influences on personal actualization and communal empowerment.
PSYCH 3 Introduction to Personality Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Classical and contemporary personality theories. Theorists from each of the major forces of psychology: Psychoanalytical (Freud, Jung, Adler); behavioral (Skinner, Bandura); humanistic (Maslow, Rogers).
PSYCH 7A Psychology of Childhood
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Physical, intellectual and emotional growth of children from conception to puberty: Factors of heredity and environment as determinants of this development.
PSYCH 7B Adolescent Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Study of adolescence: emphasis on psycho-social factors influencing peer relationships, attitudes towards parents, and other adults, and induction into adult society.
PSYCH 9A Psychology of Interpersonal Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
A group approach to the study of interpersonal relations dealing with the principles of adjustment psychology from Rogerian, Gestalt, Jungian, Humanistic, and other schools of thought applicable to issues raised by students.
PSYCH 9B Psychology of Interpersonal Relations II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- PSYCH 009A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Supports further development and maintenance of healthy relationships with self and others: Deeper exploration of dynamics of communication, group process, and other behavioral, emotional and psychological concepts; more reflection on challenges and strengths in relationships, including within groups, family and the workplace.
PSYCH 11 Transpersonal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explores consciousness, mind-body relationship, and role of spiritual inquiry in human transformation: A psycho-spiritual approach to understanding your life purpose; various approaches from ancient spiritual traditions to modern scientific theories are critically examined and experientially applied to promote wellness, human growth, and social transformation.
PSYCH 12 Human Sexuality
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspects of human sexuality: Psychological, physiological, anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, and cultural experiences of sex, gender, sexual orientations, birth control devices, and pregnancy, while emphasizing diversity. Not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BIOL 27 or HLTED 27.
PSYCH 18 Psychology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Examination of the philosophical roots of the psychological and behavioral modalities expressed by people of color: Exploration of key principles related to Latin-American, Asian-American, Native-American, and African-American mentalities such as self-conception, identity, personality, and consciousness.
PSYCH 24 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- PSYC C1000
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of major psychological disorders: Historical perspectives of various theoretical models (biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, existential, socio-cultural); review of research for understanding of origins and most promising treatments.
PSYCH 28 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- PSYCH C1000 As required in course descriptors in C-ID as identified for AA-T in Psychology and MATH C1000 or STAT C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 200
Introduction to research methods for psychology: Research design; experimental procedures; descriptive methods; instrumentation; collection, analysis, and reporting of research data; review of research design and methodology in various sub-disciplines of psychology.
PSYCH 29 Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the principles and core concepts in forensic psychology from multiple perspectives: Criminal, civil and family law; professional ethical standards of care and practice in psychology contextual to criminal justice systems; community psychology applications in advocating and direct involvement in healthy community development and violence prevention in our local communities.
PSYCH 32 Psychology of Liberation: Black/African Americans
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Explores Black/African American psychology, Afrocentric theories and worldviews: The psycho-emotional implications of oppression on identity, family and culture of Black/African Americans; examination of decolonization, self-determination and radical healing integrated for social transformation.
PSYCH 34 Stress Management and Well-Being
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of psychological and physiological manifestations of stress in the context of wellness and living in the Modern World System: Exploration of theoretical and research foundations addressing problems in living; Review of positive and negative consequences of stress relative to wellness, immune system response, and illness; Illustration of life and stress coping skills, life action planning, and resiliency.
PSYCH 509A Psychology of Interpersonal Relations I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Supports developing and maintaining healthy relationships with self and others: Exploration of dynamics of communication, group process, and other behavioral, emotional and psychological concepts; Reflection on challenges and strengths in relationships, including within groups, family and the workplace.
PSYCH 509B Psychology of Interpersonal Relations II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Supports developing and maintaining healthy relationships with self and others: Exploration of dynamics of communication, group process, and other behavioral, emotional and psychological concepts; Reflection on challenges and strengths in relationships, including within groups, family and the workplace.
PSYCH 511 Transpersonal Psychology
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Explores consciousness, mind-body relationship, and role of spiritual inquiry in human transformation: A psycho-spiritual approach to understanding your life purpose; various approaches from ancient spiritual traditions to modern scientific theories are critically examined and experientially applied to promote wellness, human growth, and social transformation.
PSYCH 512 Human Sexuality
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Exploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspects of human sexuality: Psychological, physiological, anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, and cultural experiences of sex, gender, sexual orientations, birth control devices, and pregnancy, while emphasizing diversity. Not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BIOL 27 or HLTED 27.
PSYCH 518 Psychology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Examination of the philosophical roots of the psychological and behavioral modalities expressed by people of color: Exploration of key principles related to Latin-American, Asian-American, Native-American, and African-American mentalities such as self-conception, identity, personality, and consciousness.
PSYCH 534 Stress Management and Well-Being
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Overview of psychological and physiological manifestations of stress in the context of wellness and living in the Modern World System: Exploration of theoretical and research foundations addressing problems in living; Review of positive and negative consequences of stress relative to wellness, immune system response, and illness; Illustration of life and stress coping skills, life action planning, and resiliency.