# Psychology (PSYCH) courses

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=159

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### PSYCH-6 — Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Science

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 lecture hours
- **Prerequisite:** PSYC-C1000; Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the intermediate algebra level.
- **C-ID:** MATH 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

An introduction to the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in social and behavioral science research (use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques), including applications of statistical software to social science data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applicaiton of both hand computation and statistical software (e.g. Jamovi) to data in a behavioral and social science contexts will be emphasized to include the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. This course is designed for Psychology students who plan to transfer to a UC/CSU.

### PSYCH-7 — Research Methods in Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Prerequisite:** PSYC-C1000; PSYCH-6 or STAT-C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 200
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

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 and Sexual Behavior

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** PSY 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

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 explore the attitudes, values and behaviors of others including traditionally non-represented cultures and groups. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.

### PSYCH-22 — Social Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** PSY 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

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-33 — Personal and Social Adjustment

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** PSY 115
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

This course is designed with an applied focus for students interested in how psychology is used in everyday life and is related to other social sciences. The course surveys different psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and how these are applied across a person’s life taking into account the influence of factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. A broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized.

### PSYCH-41 — Lifespan Development

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** PSY 180
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

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 — Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** PSY 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md)

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.