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  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PSYC",
  "name": "Psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/course-descriptions/credit-courses/psyc/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PSYC C1000",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "C1000",
      "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Formerly: PSYC A100. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. In addition: This course is a scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The following psychology topics are explored: methodology, physiology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, thought, language, development, motivation, emotion, sexuality, health, stress, personality, abnormal disorders, and therapies. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC C1000H; students who complete PSYC C1000 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC C1000H. Common Course Number: PSYC C1000.C-ID: PSY 110.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 12,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-c1000"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 14,
          "open": 14,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-c1000"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC C1000H",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "C1000H",
      "title": "Introduction to Psychology Honors",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Formerly: PSYC A100. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. In addition: This course is a scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The following psychology topics are explored: methodology, physiology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, thought, language, development, motivation, emotion, sexuality, health, stress, personality, abnormal disorders, and therapies. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC C1000; students who complete PSYC C1000H may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC C1000. Common Course Number: PSYC C1000H.C-ID: PSY 110.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A110",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A110",
      "title": "Psychology of Adjustment",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The study of concepts and principles of personal and social adjustment. Theories (e.g., biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic) of healthy adjustment are explored and coupled with personal discipline and responsibility of the individual student. The material is geared to be relevant and applicable to contemporary society.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A130",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A130",
      "title": "Life Span Developmental Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 180"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Psychological study of human development across the lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems. Institutions impacting each stage of development also addressed.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a130"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a130"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A160",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A160",
      "title": "Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "Successful completion of a course at the level of intermediate algebra or Appropriate OCC math placement.",
      "cid": [
        "MATH 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with credit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "This course emphasizes the calculation, interpretation, and application of descriptive and inferential statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics include research methods, mathematical concepts, distributions, estimation, correlation, regression, sampling and probability, hypothesis testing, z and t Tests, ANOVA, and nonparametric tests. Students completing STAT C1000 may petition for alternative credit for PSYC A160. Enrollment Limitation: STAT C1000; students who complete PSYC A160 may not enroll in or receive credit for STAT C1000.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass",
        "Transfer Credit: UC: Credit Limitation: MATH A160, STAT C1000, and PSYC A160 combined: maximum credit, 1 course"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a160"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a160"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A165",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A165",
      "title": "Principles of Human Sexuality 1",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Interdisciplinary approach to psychological, social, and physiological aspects of sexuality.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A185",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A185",
      "title": "Principles of Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course emphasizes contemporary interests, recent discoveries, and classic studies in psychology, with attention to developmental psychology, physiological psychology, abnormal psychology and the other subfields.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A190",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A190",
      "title": "Cross-Cultural Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an introduction to essential theories and research in cross-cultural psychology. The course will explore how culture influences human behavior and psychological processes including cognition, lifespan development, emotion, language, personality, mental health, self concept, and social behavior. Topics include identity development, worldview, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, enculturation, acculturation, cultural competence, and mental health, with particular emphasis placed on the influence of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Examination of these topics will prepare students to more fully engage in an increasingly diverse society where cross-cultural contact is a routine occurrence. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC A190H; students who complete PSYC A190 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC A190H.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A190H",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A190H",
      "title": "Cross-Cultural Psychology Honors",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an introduction to essential theories and research in cross-cultural psychology. The course will explore how culture influences human behavior and psychological processes including cognition, lifespan development, emotion, language, personality, mental health, self concept, and social behavior. Topics include identity development, worldview, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, enculturation, acculturation, cultural competence, and mental health, with particular emphasis placed on the influence of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Examination of these topics will prepare students to more fully engage in an increasingly diverse society where cross-cultural contact is a routine occurrence. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC A190; students who complete PSYC A190H may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC A190.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A200",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A200",
      "title": "Positive Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Focus on presenting practical ways to promote and maintain well-being and happiness by managing emotions, strengthening positive character traits, and fostering better relationships. Topics include compassion, mindfulness, creativity and flow, self-knowledge, self-esteem, love, parenting, friendships, work ethics and achievement, spirituality, tolerance, resilience and humor.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A220",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A220",
      "title": "Psychology of Personality",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with credit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "A survey of classical and contemporary personality theories, research, and applications. This course may also be offered online.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass",
        "Transfer Credit: UC: Credit Limitation: PSYC A110 and PSYC A220 combined: maximum credit, 1 course"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a220"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a220"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A250",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A250",
      "title": "Psychobiology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H.",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000.",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an examination of the relationships between the brain and behavior and their application to self-management. The anatomy and physiology of the following will be explored: neurological disorders and their treatments, sensation, perception, sexuality, drug use, emotion, sleep, learning, memory, and internal bodily states.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a250"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 5,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a250"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A255",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A255",
      "title": "Abnormal Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H.",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000.",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A survey of abnormal psychology, models of abnormal behavior, assessment and classification of psychological disorders, etiology and treatment, and legal and ethical issues. This course emphasizes a critical thinking approach for understanding content in the context of a culturally diverse society.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a255"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a255"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A260",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A260",
      "title": "Social Psychology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Topics explored include self-perceptions, attitudes and behavior, group influence and persuasion, attraction and relationships, stereotypes, prejudice, aggression, helping, and the application of social psychology to health, business, and law.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a260"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a260"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A270",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A270",
      "title": "Psychology of Learning",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Investigates types of learning, the background and research that led to their discovery, and current models of learning, memory, and problem solving. Critical and analytical thinking applied to instances of everyday learning and memory.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PSYC A280",
      "subject": "PSYC",
      "number": "A280",
      "title": "Introduction to Experimental Methods",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "prerequisite": "PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H; and STAT C1000 or PSYC A160.",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000.",
      "cid": [
        "PSY 200"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course addresses the principles and techniques which enter into experimental research concerning behavior and emphasizes designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research in the behavioral sciences.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/psyc/#psyc-a280"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/psyc/#psyc-a280"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}