Psychology

Why Study Psychology

Psychology is a dynamic field that seeks to help people thrive and live healthy lives. The Foothill psychology department supports student-centered learning opportunities grounded in ethical practices. We value the lived experiences of both students and faculty in the exploration of how we learn, how the brain and nervous system function, and how we heal and recover from trauma and mental illness. Our psychology program offers AA and AA-T degrees as well as access to research internships, professional conferences, and peer clubs. Our goal is to help prepare students to advance social and mental health justice.

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Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree

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Associate in Arts Degree

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Quick Look at Psychology Courses

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PSYC 1 General Psychology
PSYC 1H Honors General Psychology
PSYC 2 Cultural Psychology
PSYC 4 Introduction to Biopsychology
PSYC 7 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 9 Positive Psychology
PSYC 10 Research Methods & Designs
PSYC 14 Child & Adolescent Development
PSYC 21 Psychology of Women: Sex & Gender Differences
PSYC 22 Psychology of Prejudice & Discrimination
PSYC 25 Psychological Disorders & Their Treatments
PSYC 30 Social Psychology
PSYC 33 Introduction to Personality Psychology
PSYC 39 Psychology of Sports
PSYC 40 Human Development
PSYC 49 Human Sexuality
PSYC 51 Applied Research Experience
PSYC 54H Honors Institute Seminar in Psychology
PSYC 70R Independent Study in Psychology
PSYC 71R Independent Study in Psychology
PSYC 72R Independent Study in Psychology
PSYC 73R Independent Study in Psychology

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