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

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
75353 PSY 200-12 3
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
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).
66813 PSY 200-14 3
 M W F 
11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
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).
66838 PSY 200-17 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
67633 PSY 200-18 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
79337 PSY 200-N1 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
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).
66622 PSY 200-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
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 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 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.
66827 PSY 200-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
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 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 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.
67631 PSY 200-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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).
First seven-week course.
67632 PSY 200-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Second seven-week 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.
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/

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66126 PSY 200-12 3
 M W   
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 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.
66024 PSY 200-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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.
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.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
66093 PSY 200-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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).

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77310 PSY 200-11 3
 M W F 
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
77477 PSY 200-12 3
 M W F 
11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
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).
77132 PSY 200-13 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
77748 PSY 200-15 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
94906 PSY 200-HY2 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
 2026-10-20 Main HY
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 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 is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
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 is a second seven-week class.
76667 PSY 200-N1 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
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).
76629 PSY 200-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
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.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
76628 PSY 200-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
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.
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.
77478 PSY 200-V4 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
First seven-week 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/
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.
77479 PSY 200-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Second seven-week 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/
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.
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