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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychometrist
Rehabilitation Counselor
School Counselor
School Psychologist
Faculty
Full Time
Robert Flome
Patricia Jennings
Jim Previte
Bill Bachofner - Emeritus
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Certificate Program
No certificates awarded. See Alcohol and Drug Studies
for certificates offered at surrounding community
colleges.
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in Psychology.
Psychology courses may be used to fulfill requirements
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal
Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this
major. PSYC 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used
as Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major
requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Psychology major
• University of California, Riverside
Psychology major
Psychobiology major
Local Bachelors Program
For information on the following program located in the
High Desert, please visit: www.vvc.edu/office/
guidance and counseling/ and select “Counseling
Information Sheets”:
• Brandman University, Victor Valley Campus
Psychology major
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
PSYC 101 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101.0)
This course provides instruction in the nature of human
behavior and a consideration of theories and principles
pertaining to the topics of research design and
experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation,
personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human
development, learning, cognition and memory. It
includes essential features of the biological and
neurological basis of behavior.
PSYC H101 HONORS INTRODUCTORY
PSYCHOLOGY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101.0)
This course provides instruction in the nature of human
behavior and a consideration of theories and principles
pertaining to the topics of research design and
experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation,
personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human
development, learning, cognition and memory. It
includes essential features of the biological and
neurological basis of behavior.
PSYC 102 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
The psychology experiment, critiques of published
research, basic statistical procedures. Each student
conducts and reports several experiments.
PSYC 103 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No Prerequisite.
Grade option)
Approaches to understanding of personality, the
dynamics of personality, personal adjustment, mental
hygiene.
PSYC 105 PERSONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
Prerequisite. Grade option)
This intensive course is designed to assist students in
obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to identify
and reach their personal goals and achieve college and
career success. Topics covered include: selfawareness,
goal-setting, motivation and discipline,
memory development, time management, oral and
written communication skills, study skills, diversity,
financial planning, and an orientation to college life.
See cross listing for GUID 105.
PSYC 108 IDENTIFYING AND HELPING SURVIVORS
OF DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
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