Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences - PSY 211 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58861 PSY 211-01YM 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
57363 PSY 211-01YN 4
   W   
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
57556 PSY 211-01YW 4
    Th  
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
57364 PSY 211-03YN 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
71392 PSY 211-40YL 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
83351 PSY 211-4XYN 4
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
83352 PSY 211-5XYN 4
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
HyFlex Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Hybrid Course
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