PSYCH 001     General Psychology     3 Units

This behavioral science course is a basic introduction to the scientific study of the psychological, biological, and environmental influences on behavior. It is a survey of traditional and contemporary theories and attitudes about perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, memory, thinking, human development, intelligence, emotions, motivation, personality, stress/adaptation, abnormal behavior/ treatment, and the social world. It is designed to give insight into oneself and others. (C-ID PSY 110)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

PSYCH 018     Introduction to Research Methods     3 Units

This course is an introduction to the experimental and correlational methods used in psychological research. Students will learn to research the literature, design and perform experimental and non-experimental research, and write reports on the research findings. Students will perform statistical analyses on data collected from research conducted during lab sessions. (C-ID PSY 200)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 and MATH 063, both with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

PSYCH 020     Psychology of Stress Reduction     3 Units

Students are presented with a comprehensive approach to stress and stress reduction from a psychological perspective. A psychophysiological model of stress will be presented and analyzed. A variety of evidenced-based stress reduction methods will be taught in the contexts of student and work life settings.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: Completion of PSYCH 001

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PSYCH 025     Psychology of Women: Global Perspective     3 Units

This course examines the female experience from a global, historical, familial, cultural and psychological framework, and analyzes how women's lives are shaped by social and economic institutions, political movements, ethnicity, race and individual experiences. Psychological theories and current research will address concepts of development, gender-typing, sexism, motherhood, work, adaptation, well-being as well as other psychological questions of central concern to women.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E, ES

PSYCH 026     Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective     3 Units

This course presents an overview of various forms of violence against women and girls from a global and human rights perspective through critical examination of social structures and psychological research. Contemporary attitudes towards women, children, power, aggression, sexuality, race and class will be investigated. Topics will include, rape, wife beating, incest, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, pornography, honor and dowry killing, and economic, psychiatric and military violence. The course will also consider the ways in which women are individually and collectively combating these various forms of violence.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: PSYCH 025

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

PSYCH 027     Introduction to LGBTQ Studies     3 Units

This course explores queer theory and its relationship to gay and lesbian studies, feminist theory, and intersectionality. The course examines LGBTQ issues from psychological, bio-medical, sociological, political, racial, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on the exploration of gender identity and sexuality as a social construct in determining differentials of power and opportunity.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Advisory Level: Read: 4 Write: 4 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E

PSYCH 030     Introduction to Biological Psychology     3 Units

This course is designed to provide an overview of biological approaches to understanding behavior. The course will cover the general organization of the neural and neuroendocrine systems and their influences in the control of behavior. Animal and human research findings, within the science of brain-behavior relationships, will be included. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced courses in behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, and other health-related fields. It is required for psychology majors. (C-ID PSY 150)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: B2, D   IGETC: 5B   District GE: B2, D

PSYCH 051     Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology     3 Units

Students will examine how cultural factors influence human behavior. Students will analyze the psychological, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive factors that are impacted by culture and subculture. Topics include examining the diversity of parent-child relationships, role of gender, adult personality and cultural beliefs, attitudes, and values that influence human interaction and functioning. Service Learning may be included in this course.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: Enrollment in or completion of PSYCH 001

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

PSYCH 052     Drug Intake and Assessment Screening     3 Units

The course provides students with the skills and knowledge base to conduct and process personal patient information. Students will gain important information for processing data for human resources, documentation and healthcare management, including a combination of methods on collecting personal information abiding by human services policies. This course will cover guidelines to be used when working with individual patients from various demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Case studies presented in this course will provide students with the opportunity to apply tools learned through the application process with the use of various instruments to collect and assess individual patient data.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

PSYCH 053     Foundation of Mental and Behavioral Health Services     3 Units

This course focuses on teaching important foundations of patient services, principles of coordinating with healthcare service providers, review of mental and behavioral progression throughout history, analyzes of a vast array of theoretical perspectives, frameworks and models. Review of example patient vignettes assist in understanding various parts of mental and behavioral health support services and patient's self-determination for seeking treatment. The fundamentals of conducting a mental health status examinations and behavioral modifications techniques will be reviewed to better understanding important factors to interviewing patients and providing appropriate services to at risk populations.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

PSYCH 054     Introduction to Drug Use and Recovery     3 Units

This introduction course to drug use and recovery reviews the increasing problem of drug use among at-risk populations. A general analysis of drug use will be evaluated to better understand the impact of drug use on the health-span of patients and the importance of seeking human services to decrease relapse. Scope of practice and the problem of drug use will be reviewed and compared to the number of different drugs that are available and are used by at-risk populations. Substances used by various ages, socioeconomic statuses, and ethnic backgrounds will be the focus of this course. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the use of medical and behavioral health interventions implemented in recovery when providing services to patients with various disorders that developed when drugs are used will be reviewed.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

PSYCH 055     Best Practices: At-Risk Population     3 Units

In this course, students are introduced to mental and behavioral health issues. Students will learn the processes of treatment, patient-centered approach and how to overcome obstacles when providing individualized patient care. Important cultural competency is reviewed in great detail in order to better understand the concerns that need to be addressed to improve human services. Through the use of case studies, implications that providers and service seekers encounter will be discussed. A review of the level of service provided will assist in understanding standards and credentialing in the field of mental and behavioral health.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

PSYCH 060     Personal Growth and Adjustment     3 Units

This course is a study of psychological processes through which people manage to cope with the demands and challenges of everyday life. A broad variety of topics are examined including personality patterns, stress, social and intimate relationships, adjustments to development through the lifespan, and psychological/physical wellness as they influence and are affected by adjustment. Effective and ineffective personal growth and adjustment is analyzed in the context of contemporary and complex society. (C-ID PSY 115)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E

PSYCH 092     Developmental Psychology     3 Units

This course is an introduction to developmental psychology. Human development is traced from conception through death and dying. The biological, cognitive, psychological, social and cultural factors affecting development and the integration and interactions of these factors throughout the lifespan of human beings will be studied. The dynamic interrelationship of these factors to the uniqueness of, and differences between, individuals will also be considered. Development tasks and potential developmental crises in the contemporary multicultural society are identified for each age group. (C-ID PSY 180)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E

PSYCH 096     Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships     3 Units

Students will study the family, marriage and relationship from psychological, historical and intercultural perspectives. Topics to include gender socialization and inequality, personality development, dating, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) relationships, marriage, family violence, divorce, and remarriage, and how they relate to psychological well-being. (C-ID SOCI 130)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E

PSYCH 099     Abnormal Psychology     3 Units

This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological and sociocultural approaches. The course surveys the multidimensional influences on the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of abnormal patterns of behavior. Traditional psychological models, as well as current research evidence of the reciprocal relationship of biology and behavior, are used to study psychopathology. Clinical cases are used to examine life-span cultural influences on abnormal behavior. (C-ID PSY 120)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D   IGETC: 4   District GE: D

PSYCH 100     Human Sexuality     3 Units

This course is designed to offer scientific information on human sexual functioning. It will include current research findings related to sexual behavior, social learning of sexual roles, anatomy and physiology of sexual response, social-cultural influence pertaining to sexual behavior, sexual adjustment and maladjustment. The course will also include topics covering sexual orientations and legal and political aspects of sexual behavior. (C-ID PSY 130)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: D, E   IGETC: 4   District GE: D, E

PSYCH 510     Bridge to Psychology     0 Units

This course helps students build their knowledge base in the psychological processes involved with managing and coping with the demands and challenges of everyday life. This course will examine a broad variety of topics, including personality patterns, stress, social and intimate relationships, adjustments to development through the life span and psychological/physical wellness as they influence and are affected by adjustment.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None