{
  "college": "woodland-community-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PSYCH",
  "name": "Psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://wcc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WCC-Catalog-2026-27.pdf#page=214",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-7",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "7",
      "title": "Research Methods in Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of PSYC C1000 or PSYCH1A and STAT C1000 or STAT1",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for college-level composition course; Basic computer skills",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 200"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers the many research designs and methods in psychology, including descriptive, associative, and causal claims. The various instrumentation, collection procedures, data collection and analysis, and reporting procedures are also examined. Research methods and design will be surveyed from a wide section of psychological fields.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-12",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "12",
      "title": "Human Sexuality & Sexual Behavior",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for college-level composition course",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Psychological and biological aspects of human sexuality, including developmental issues. Variations in sexual behavior/orientation; structure and function of the reproductive systems, sexual response, and sexually transmitted diseases.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/woodland-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych/#psych-12",
          "subject": "PSYCH"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-15",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "15",
      "title": "Introduction to Biological Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of PSYCC1000 or PSYCH1A",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course Introduces the biological foundations for behavior and human interaction. It addresses the relationship between hormones, neurochemicals, physiology, and brain processes and other psychological aspects such as mental health, emotion, sensation/perception, learning, and human development. The foundations for research principles and ethical treatment of subjects are covered alongside the historical and current approaches for researching how the brain guides behavior and other mental processes.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-22",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "22",
      "title": "Social Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for college-level composition course",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 170"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course will examine the emotion, behavior, and cognition of individuals in social situations. Topics can include: social psychology methods, social perception, social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, social identity, gender identity, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, conformity, compliance, obedience to authority, helping behavior, aggression, group processes, and social psychology applications. Multiple perspectives discussed.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-31",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "31",
      "title": "Psychology of Gender",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Systematic analysis of psychological principles related to gender including biological, social, and cultural perspectives.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-33",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "33",
      "title": "Personal and Social Adjustment",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 115"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Principles of personality development with emphasis on self-theories and social interaction theories.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-41",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "41",
      "title": "Lifespan Development",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the scientific study of human development from conception to death. Examines the interplay of the biological, psychological, social and cultural influences on the developing human being.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/woodland-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych/#psych-41",
          "subject": "PSYCH"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYCH-46",
      "subject": "PSYCH",
      "number": "46",
      "title": "Abnormal Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for college-level composition course",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and aberrant behaviors, broadly defined. Students will investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives such as biological, social, and cultural approaches. An integrative view of research in abnormal behavior and intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders will also be introduced.",
      "notes": [
        "Letter Grade Only",
        "Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 4",
        "Cal-GETC: 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/woodland-community-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych/#psych-46",
          "subject": "PSYCH"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}