Psychology
11 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Take ENGL-C1000/ENGL-101/ENGL-101.0 or ENGL 101H.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSYC 110
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Formerly PSYC 101. C-ID PSYC 110.
PSYC 109 Biopsychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- PSYC 101 or PSYC H101, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
PSYC 110 Developmental Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- PSYC-101;
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180
This course includes the study of theories, methods, and research findings regarding biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the individual across the lifespan including death, dying and bereavement. (UC credit limitation). C-ID PSY 180.
PSYC 121 Introduction to Human Sexuality
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 130
This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality will be examined from psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Students will be encouraged to become aware of their own sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors and to evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within their own moral frameworks. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored. C-ID PSY 130.
PSYC 138 Work Experience Education Psychology
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, or 8-week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories. Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains. Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. More details are available in the Work Experience Education Office, (760) 245-4271, ext. 2281.The office, located in the Academic Commons, is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-6:00 p.m., and by appointment. Please refer to the Work Experience Education section in this catalog for more information.
PSYC 138C Work Experience Education Psychology - Level 3
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, 8- or 6- week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories. Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains. Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. WEE Psychology 138c is designed for a Psychology student's third semester as an intern, extern or employee at their place of work. .
PSYC 138E Work Experience Education Psychology - Level 5
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience Education is a key element of Victor Valley College's comprehensive approach to career development. Work Experience Education is a 16-, 12-, 8- or 6- week course that enables students to receive college credit for paid or unpaid work opportunities. This course helps students gain valuable on-the-job work experience while providing practical education, best practices in professional development, and academic guidance through the course of their work opportunity. The combination of practical experience and curricular development empowers students to be more competitive, efficient and valuable employees upon completion of this program and/or their academic program trajectory. The course is ideal for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or seeking career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences such as through an internship. Work Experience Education transforms community businesses, industries, and public agencies into expanded educational training laboratories. Credit is awarded on the basis of learning objectives completed and the number of hours the student trains. Students must create/complete new learning objectives each semester they enroll. Students may utilize their present work sites. WEE Psychology 138e is designed for a Psychology student's fifth semester as an intern, extern or employee at their place of work. .
PSYC 204 Social Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- PSYC 101, Minimum grace C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 170
The focus of this course is the relationship between the individual and society including such topics as social identity, conformity, obedience and deviance, attitudes and attitude change, attribution theory, persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, aggression and prosocial behavior, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and conflict and conflict resolution. C-ID PSY 170.
PSYC 213 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 120
No Prerequisite. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H. This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors, broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced. C-ID PSY 120.
PSYC 215 Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL-101
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 125
This is an introduction to the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in behavioral and sociological research. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics including levels and types of measurement; measures of central tendency and dispersion; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; probability and hypothesis testing; measures of significance; regression and correlation; and, analysis of variance (ANOVA). Application of statistical software to social and behavioral science data required. C-ID SOCI 125.
PSYC 217 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- (PSYC 101) and (MATH 120 or PSYC 215, Minimum grade C)
- Advisory
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 200, PSY 205 B
This course surveys psychological research design and methods with an emphasis on correlational relationships, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation. Research design and methodology will be examined through the review of scholarly journal articles. In laboratory sessions students will conduct research in psychology and/or social science. Actual data collected from research conducted during laboratory sessions will be analyzed with statistical software. C-ID PSY 200 and PSY 205 B.