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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
PSYCHOLOGY<br />
Psychometrist<br />
Rehabilitation Counselor<br />
School Counselor<br />
School Psychologist<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
Robert Flome<br />
Patricia Jennings<br />
Jim Previte<br />
Bill Bachofner - Emeritus<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Certificate Program<br />
No certificates awarded. See Alcohol and Drug Studies<br />
for certificates offered at surrounding community<br />
colleges.<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Psychology.<br />
Psychology courses may be used to fulfill requirements<br />
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal<br />
Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this<br />
major. PSYC 138 (Cooperative Education) may be used<br />
as Elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major<br />
requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Psychology major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Psychology major<br />
Psychobiology major<br />
Local Bachelors Program<br />
For information on the following program located in the<br />
High Desert, please visit: www.vvc.edu/office/<br />
guidance and counseling/ and select “Counseling<br />
Information Sheets”:<br />
• Brandman University, <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Campus<br />
Psychology major<br />
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES<br />
PSYC 101 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No<br />
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for<br />
ENGL 101.0)<br />
This course provides instruction in the nature of human<br />
behavior and a consideration of theories and principles<br />
pertaining to the topics of research design and<br />
experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation,<br />
personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human<br />
development, learning, cognition and memory. It<br />
includes essential features of the biological and<br />
neurological basis of behavior.<br />
PSYC H101 HONORS INTRODUCTORY<br />
PSYCHOLOGY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC No<br />
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for<br />
ENGL 101.0)<br />
This course provides instruction in the nature of human<br />
behavior and a consideration of theories and principles<br />
pertaining to the topics of research design and<br />
experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation,<br />
personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human<br />
development, learning, cognition and memory. It<br />
includes essential features of the biological and<br />
neurological basis of behavior.<br />
PSYC 102 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL<br />
PSYCHOLOGY<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
prerequisite)<br />
The psychology experiment, critiques of published<br />
research, basic statistical procedures. Each student<br />
conducts and reports several experiments.<br />
PSYC 103 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No Prerequisite.<br />
Grade option)<br />
Approaches to understanding of personality, the<br />
dynamics of personality, personal adjustment, mental<br />
hygiene.<br />
PSYC 105 PERSONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No<br />
Prerequisite. Grade option)<br />
This intensive course is designed to assist students in<br />
obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to identify<br />
and reach their personal goals and achieve college and<br />
career success. Topics covered include: selfawareness,<br />
goal-setting, motivation and discipline,<br />
memory development, time management, oral and<br />
written communication skills, study skills, diversity,<br />
financial planning, and an orientation to college life.<br />
See cross listing for GUID 105.<br />
PSYC 108 IDENTIFYING AND HELPING SURVIVORS<br />
OF DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)<br />
294 2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog