Principles of Psychology - PSY 200 at Blue Ridge Community College


         
 
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PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
55110 PSY 200-02 3
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main Campus P
72810 PSY 200-08 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main Campus P
75496 PSY 200-90 3
 MTuWThF 
7:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
 2025-08-06 Waynesboro P
This course is reserved for Waynesboro High School dual enrollment students only.
55111 PSY 200-H03 3
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main Campus HY
Class will meet in-person on days/times listed on the schedule. Other online assignments will be required.
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
55112 PSY 200-H04 3
 M     
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-10-06 Main Campus HY
Class will meet in-person on days/times listed on the schedule. Other online assignments will be required.
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
55113 PSY 200-V05 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
55114 PSY 200-V06 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
55115 PSY 200-V07 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
76271 PSY 200-V09 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70300 PSY 200-02 3
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
75042 PSY 200-H01 3
 M     
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-02-23 Main Campus HY
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
70301 PSY 200-H03 3
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus HY
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
70302 PSY 200-V05 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
70303 PSY 200-V06 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
70304 PSY 200-V07 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61625 PSY 200-V01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course uses Open Educational Resources, which are free to students in electronic form. An OPTIONAL hard copy of the primary textbook will be available for low-cost purchase through the BRCC bookstore for students who wish to have a hard copy.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
61626 PSY 200-V02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
61628 PSY 200-V03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
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