Developmental Psychology - PSY 230 at Germanna Community College


         
 
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PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology
Traces development in context from pre-conception to death, including the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Examines methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to lifespan development. Addresses the interrelatedness of developmental domains, as well as the interdependent influences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in Psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
72564 PSY 230-C01 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Culpeper - DTC P
72559 PSY 230-F01 3
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
72563 PSY 230-F02 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
72570 PSY 230-F03 3
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
72562 PSY 230-FH01 3
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72560 PSY 230-FH02 3
    Th  
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH02 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72575 PSY 230-FH03 3
   W   
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-09-14 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH02 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72576 PSY 230-K01 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) P
72591 PSY 230-K02 3
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) P
72578 PSY 230-K03 3
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-09-14 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) P
72561 PSY 230-L01 3
 M W   
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Locust Grove Campus P
72565 PSY 230-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72582 PSY 230-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72586 PSY 230-W03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72581 PSY 230-W04 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
72587 PSY 230-W05 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
72566 PSY 230-W06 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
72592 PSY 230-W07 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72594 PSY 230-W08 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72567 PSY 230-W09 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72588 PSY 230-W10 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72568 PSY 230-W11 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
72590 PSY 230-W53A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 Virtual ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
21168 PSY 230-C01 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Culpeper - DTC P
21165 PSY 230-F01 3
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
21167 PSY 230-F02 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2027-01-19 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
21171 PSY 230-F03 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
21170 PSY 230-FH01 3
   W   
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21185 PSY 230-FH02 3
    Th  
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH02 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21169 PSY 230-K01 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2027-01-19 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) P
21164 PSY 230-KH01 3
 M W   
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2027-02-09 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) HY
This class is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21183 PSY 230-KH02 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2027-02-09 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) HY
PSY 230 KH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21166 PSY 230-L01 3
 M W   
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2027-01-19 Locust Grove Campus P
21172 PSY 230-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-19 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21173 PSY 230-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-02-09 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
21174 PSY 230-W03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-19 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21175 PSY 230-W04 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-03-22 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
21177 PSY 230-W52A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-02-08 Virtual ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.

Summer 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30567 PSY 230-BH01 3
    Th  
2:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2027-05-24 Stafford BFCS (10 Center St) HY
PSY 230 SH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
30569 PSY 230-FH01 3
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2027-05-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
30568 PSY 230-FH02 3
   W   
2:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2027-05-24 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PSY 230 FH02 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
30576 PSY 230-LH01 3
  Tu    
8:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
 2027-05-24 Locust Grove Campus HY
PSY 230 LH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
30579 PSY 230-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-05-24 Virtual ER
30577 PSY 230-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-06-15 Virtual ER
30580 PSY 230-W52A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-07-06 Virtual ER
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