Psychology
8 courses · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
PSYCH-7 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
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 200
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.
PSYCH-12 Human Sexuality & Sexual Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 130
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.
PSYCH-15 Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Satisfactory completion of PSYCC1000 or PSYCH1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 150
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.
PSYCH-22 Social Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 170
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.
PSYCH-31 Psychology of Gender
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Systematic analysis of psychological principles related to gender including biological, social, and cultural perspectives.
PSYCH-33 Personal and Social Adjustment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 115
Principles of personality development with emphasis on self-theories and social interaction theories.
PSYCH-41 Lifespan Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180
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.
PSYCH-46 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Eligibility for college-level composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 120
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.