Psychology (PSY) at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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- PSY 100 - Principles of Applied Psychology
- Introduces the general principles of psychology as they are applied to work, relationships, and growth. Includes perception, learning, development, motivation, emotion, therapy, communication, attitudes.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - PSY 120 - Human Relations
- Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 125 - Interpersonal Relationships
- Studies individual behavior as it affects the individual's relationships. Considers such topics as attitudes, needs, values, leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teaches constructive methods of interpersonal problem solving.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PSY 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - 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 - PSY 205 - Personal Conflict and Crisis Management
- Studies the effective recognition and handling of personal and interpersonal conflicts. Discusses cooperative roles of public and private agencies, management of family disturbances, child abuse, rape, suicide, and related cases.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - PSY 210 - Statistics for Behavioral Science
- Introduces the principles and processes of statistics for behavioral science research. Focuses on selection and application of appropriate statistical tests and accurate interpretation of behavioral science data. Utilizes statistical software for conducting statistical analysisLecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 and Corequisite: MTH 245 or equivalent4 credits - PSY 211 - Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences
- Introduces the principles and processes of various research methods for applying the scientific method to understanding behavior. Includes preparation for and fundamental experience with designing, conducting, interpreting, and evaluating behavioral science research studies. Prepares students for creating APA-style research manuscripts to summarize research.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 AND PSY 210 (currently PSY 213) or departmental approval.4 credits - PSY 213 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
- Introduces the principles and processes of statistics within behavioral research. Emphasizes understanding and applying statistical tests to behavioral data. Stresses recognition and use of process, based upon knowledge and understanding, over mathematical derivation. Focuses on selection of appropriate statistics, their application, and correct decisions of interpretation within a behavioral research experience.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 215 - Psychopathology
- Explores historical views and current perspectives of psychopathology. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of treatments. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 or departmental approval.3 credits - PSY 216 - Social Psychology
- Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Acquaints students with a scientific understanding of how the presence of other people, interactions with other people, and other situational factors influence human thoughts and behaviors. The assignments in the course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through written reports (including the production of at least one APA-formatted individual writing assignment).Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 or departmental consent.3 credits - PSY 219 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Examines the systematic study of behavior and experience as it occurs in different cultures. Covers the interaction and interpretation of culture and development, self and identity, personality, gender, cognition, emotion, communication, physical health, mental health, and social behavior.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 225 - Theories of Personality
- Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 or equivalent3 credits - 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 - PSY 231 - Life Span Human Development I
- Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 232 - Life Span Human Development II
- Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 235 - Child Psychology
- Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child's growth.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 236 - Adolescent Psychology
- Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 237 - Adult Psychology
- Studies development of the adult personality. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of aging from early adulthood to death.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PSY 240 - Health Psychology
- Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventative health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, life- styles, and habits.Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200, 201 or divisional approval.3 credits - PSY 250 - Law Enforcement Psychology
- Studies the psychology of police work in interpersonal or intergroup situations. Includes topics such as prejudice, suggestion, emotion, frustration, and aggression.3 credits
- PSY 255 - Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
- Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.3 credits
- PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
- Examines how psychoactive drugs interact with the body and the brain. Explores the use of prescription psychoactive drugs in American culture. Differentiates use and abuse of psychoactive substances so that symptoms of abuse can be identified in a person. Investigates various treatments of substance abuse.3 credits
- PSY 270 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
- Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships.3 credits
- PSY 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PSY 293 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - PSY 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits - PSY 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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