Developmental Psychology - PSY 230 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology
Traces development in context from pre-conception to death, including the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Examines methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to lifespan development. Addresses the interrelatedness of developmental domains, as well as the interdependent influences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in Psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
51966 PSY 230-11 3
 M W F 
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
31081 PSY 230-12 3
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
51967 PSY 230-14 3
 M W F 
12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
31082 PSY 230-15 3
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
30926 PSY 230-16 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
30927 PSY 230-17 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
44642 PSY 230-HY1 3
   W   
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2025-03-17 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.
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 hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
31156 PSY 230-N1 3
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
30387 PSY 230-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 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 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).
30721 PSY 230-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 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/
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.
44639 PSY 230-V4 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 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 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).
33456 PSY 230-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 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.
First seven-week course. January 13 to March 5.
33457 PSY 230-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-17 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.
Second seven-week course. March 17 to May 6.
30740 PSY 230-Z1 3
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual-Real Time HY
This class has no face-to-face meetings. It will meet at the scheduled time on Zoom. Additional online assignments are required.
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 an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
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).

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33902 PSY 230-12 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Main P
33691 PSY 230-V1 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.
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).
33949 PSY 230-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 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.
33690 PSY 230-Z1 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual-Real Time 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/
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This class has online assignments in addition to the regular zoom class meetings.
33688 PSY 230-Z2 3
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2025-06-27 Virtual-Real Time 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/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
2nd five-week class that begins on June 25.
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 class has online assignments in addition to the regular zoom class meetings.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43311 PSY 230-11 3
 M W F 
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42870 PSY 230-13 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42421 PSY 230-14 3
  Tu Th  
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42658 PSY 230-16 3
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
43088 PSY 230-HY1 3
   W   
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
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).
First seven-week course. August 26 to October 16.
42508 PSY 230-HY4 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Second seven-week course. October 24 to December 20.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
42872 PSY 230-N1 3
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42114 PSY 230-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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).
42169 PSY 230-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/
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.
43304 PSY 230-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
43333 PSY 230-V4 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/
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.
42871 PSY 230-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
First seven-week course. August 26 to October 16.
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.
43089 PSY 230-V7 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 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.
Second seven-week course. October 24 to December 20.
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.
43363 PSY 230-V8 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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).
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