Principles of Psychology - PSY 200 at Piedmont Virginia 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61934 PSY 200-40 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
61859 PSY 200-41 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
61949 PSY 200-42 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
89243 PSY 200-01C 3
 M W   
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 MAIN P
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong.
88958 PSY 200-02 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 MAIN P
88959 PSY 200-40 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
89745 PSY 200-41 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
89536 PSY 200-42 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 VIRTUAL WW
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
89244 PSY 200-H03 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-08-24 MAIN HY
This course blends required in-person class sessions with online learning in Canvas. Students will meet on campus during scheduled days and times while completing remaining coursework online. Instructors will share in-person and online course details during the first day of class.
89246 PSY 200-H06 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-10-19 MAIN HY
This course blends required in-person class sessions with online learning in Canvas. Students will meet on campus during scheduled days and times while completing remaining coursework online. Instructors will share in-person and online course details during the first day of class.
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