Virginia Western Community College: Principles of Psychology

Principles of Psychology - PSY 200 at Virginia Western Community College

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 200 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
33797	PSY 200-12	3	M W	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2025-05-19	Main	P
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
33687	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
33759	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
42869	PSY 200-11	3	M W F	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Main	P
43061	PSY 200-12	3	M W F	11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Main	P
42657	PSY 200-13	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-08-25	Main	P
55685	PSY 200-15	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2025-08-25	Main	P
42155	PSY 200-HY2	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2025-08-25	Main	HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
55686	PSY 200-HY3	3	M W	1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2025-10-22	Main	HY
Second seven-week class. October 22 to December 16. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
42113	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
42112	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
43062	PSY 200-V4	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ First seven-week course. August 25 to October 15. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
43063	PSY 200-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. Second seven-week course. October 22 to December 16.

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