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

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
44957 PSY 200-01C 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
44958 PSY 200-02 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 MAIN P
44960 PSY 200-03 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 MAIN P
44629 PSY 200-40 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
44630 PSY 200-41 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
45368 PSY 200-43 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
77167 PSY 200-44 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
44631 PSY 200-H04 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
64898 PSY 200-01 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-14 MAIN P
64901 PSY 200-02 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-14 MAIN P
64899 PSY 200-03 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-14 MAIN P
64900 PSY 200-04 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-14 MAIN P
64796 PSY 200-40 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-14 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.
64797 PSY 200-41 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-14 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.
64798 PSY 200-45 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-16 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.
73568 PSY 200-H05 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2026-01-14 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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