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Psychology (A.A.-T)

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About the Psychology Discipline

Psychology is the study of human thought, feelings, and behavior. Part of its appeal is the fact that it involves both scientific investigation and practical applications of those findings in everyday life. Woodland Community College Psychology courses offer a diverse program with several goals: 1) To expose students to the variety of sub-fields in psychology; 2) to engender knowledge of, and appreciation for, the spirit and nature of scientific inquiry; 3) to facilitate insight into oneself and increase knowledge of, and sensitivity to, others; 4) to introduce students to the basic body of knowledge, thus preparing them for further study in Psychology. Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many careers options centering around helping others to understand, predict, and influence their own behavior and the behavior of others.

“The need for mythic statements is satisfied when we frame a view of the world which adequately explains the meaning of human existence in the cosmos, a view which springs from our psychic wholeness, from the co-operation between conscious and unconscious. Meaninglessness inhibits fullness of life and is therefore equivalent to illness. Meaning makes a great many things endurable—perhaps everything.” —Carl Gustav Jung

Associate Degrees in Psychology

Psychology is the study of human thought, feelings, and behavior. Part of its appeal is the fact that it involves both scientific investigation and practical applications of those findings in everyday life. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students for seamless transfer into psychology at a CSU. Students planning to transfer to a UC should meet with a counselor about additional major requirements.
Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many career options centering around helping others to understand, predict, and influence their own behavior and the behavior of others. Psychologists may teach, conduct research, perform psychological testing, or do consultation in a variety of settings which include hospitals, businesses, private practice, personnel offices, industry, colleges and universities, and government. Training in Psychology provides a valuable foundation for professions wherein interpersonal interactions are a component of the work setting.
Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units; Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework; Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no pass basis; Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

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Required Courses for this major (19–21 Total Units)^†

Required Core Courses (10 Units)

PSYCH1A General Psychology (3 Units)
PSYCH7 Research Methods in Psychology (3 Units)
STAT1 Introduction To Statistical Methods (4 Units)

Biology Requirement (Choose one) (3.0 – 5.0 Units)

BIOL1 Principles of Biology (5 Units)
BIOL10L General Biology (4 Units)
PSYCH15 Introduction to Biological Psychology (3 Units)

Psychology Electives (Choose two) (6 Units)

PSYCH12 Human Sexuality & Sexual Behavior (3 Units)
PSYCH22 Social Psychology (3 Units)
PSYCH31 Psychology of Gender (3 Units)
PSYCH33 Personal and Social Adjustment (3 Units)
PSYCH41 Lifespan Development (3 Units)
PSYCH46 Abnormal Psychology (3 Units)
Or any course not already selected from above.

^†Additional courses are required to earn your degree. Talk to a counselor to learn more.

Courses in Psychology

PSYCH1A (3 units)

General Psychology

PSYCH7 (3 units)

Research Methods in Psychology

PSYCH12 (3 units)

Human Sexuality & Sexual Behavior

PSYCH22 (3 units)

Social Psychology

PSYCH31 (3 units)

Psychology of Gender

PSYCH33 (3 units)

Personal and Social Adjustment

PSYCH41 (3 units)

Lifespan Development

PSYCH46 (3 units)

Abnormal Psychology

PSYCH15 (3 units)

Introduction to Biological Psychology

PSYCH class schedules

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Courses in Psychology

PSYCH1A General Psychology

3 units

General introduction to psychology as a science. Topics include perception, learning, development, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior, and biological and social basis of behavior.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D9, E

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: PSY 110

PSYCH7 Research Methods in Psychology

3 units

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.

Course Details:

Letter Grade Only

Lecture Hours: 54

Prerequisites:

Satisfactory completion of PSYCH1A and STAT1.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

CSU GE: B4

IGETC: 4G

C-ID: PSY 200

PSYCH12 Human Sexuality & Sexual Behavior

3 units

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.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D9, E

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: PSY 130

PSYCH22 Social Psychology

3 units

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.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D9

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: PSY 170

PSYCH31 Psychology of Gender

3 units

Systematic analysis of psychological principles related to gender including biological, social, and cultural perspectives.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D4, D9, E

IGETC: 4D, 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

PSYCH33 Personal and Social Adjustment

3 units

Principles of personality development with emphasis on self-theories and social interaction theories.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D9, E

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: PSY 115

PSYCH41 Lifespan Development

3 units

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.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D9, E

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: PSY 180

PSYCH46 Abnormal Psychology

3 units

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.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D7, D9, E

IGETC: 4I

UC-TCA: UC-B

PSYCH15 Introduction to Biological Psychology

3 units

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 phenomena.

Course Details:

Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Lecture Hours: 54

Prerequisites:

Satisfactory completion of PSYCH1A.

Transferable to CSU Only

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

Learn more about Psychology

You, the Human Animal

Psychology is a discipline that focuses exclusively on you, the human animal. The discipline focuses upon the many factors that interact to shape the ways in which we experience ourselves, others and the world around us. Our questions about human behavior and mental processes are gained through research that utilizes the scientific method of inquiry. All realms of individual experience can be explored ranging from how our brain and nervous system works to our search for meaning and a greater understanding of the nature of human consciousness.

A Diverse Program

Psychology courses at Woodland Community College offer a diverse program with several goals in mind:

Expose you to the variety of sub-fields in psychology
Engender knowledge of, and appreciation for, the spirit and nature of scientific inquiry
Facilitate insight into yourself and increase knowledge of, and sensitivity to, others
Introduce you to the basic body of knowledge, thus preparing you for further study in Psychology

Many Career Options

Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many career options that are focused upon helping others to understand, predict, and influence their own behavior and the behavior of others. Psychologists may teach, conduct research, perform psychological testing, or do consultation in a variety of settings which include hospitals, businesses, private practice, personnel offices, industry, colleges and universities, and government. Training in Psychology provides a valuable foundation for professions wherein interpersonal interactions are a component of the work setting.