Page 225 of Antelope Valley College 1998-1999 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Definition Psychology is a natural and a social science concerned with the study of human behavior. As such, it is a broad discipline which involves both pure science and practical application of science to matters of everyday living. Although professional level positions generally require a graduate degree, B.A. holders find satisfying careers in a growing number of jobs including paraprofessional positions. Psychology Courses Staff Program Advisement: Frederick Thompson, Dean 722-6482 Administrative Secretary: Camilla Day 722-6482 Faculty: James Heard 722-6486 Patricia Sandoval 722-6492 Dr. Brian Spillane 722-6493 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Caroline Byassee 2015 Carol Ensign 2178 Louis Henderson 2187 Irwin Jacobs 2188 Laurel Johnson 2192 Gail Lasker 2193 Margaret Longenecker Ext. 6243 Susan Pommerville 2201 Donna Redmayne 2203 Claresa Slack 2120 Dr. Harry Taylor 2215 Program Description The Psychology program is designed to benefit both the student pursuing a career in psychology or related disciplines as well as the student desiring to acquire a personal understanding of psychology as it applies to everyday living. Distinctive Features The program includes a variety of courses, and utilizes a number of teaching methods, including those which emphasize student participation through group and individual activity. Career Options Administrator Community College Instructor Community College Counselor Drug Abuse Counselor Employment Counselor Human Factors Specialist Marriage, Family, Child Counselor Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Personnel Analyst Personnel Management Specialist Probation Officer Psychiatric Aide Psychometrist Research Director Social Services Director Survey Designer Student Affairs Officer Therapist Training Officer (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. Associate Degree An associate degree with a major in Psychology is not available. Psychology courses can be included in the 18 units necessary for an associate degree with a major in Letters, Arts, and Sciences. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. Psychology Major-CSU, Northridge MATH 15, Statistics (3) PSYCH 1, General Psychology (3) Psychology 223 NOTE: This information is based on the 1996 97 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult with a counselor. PSYCH 1 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A Survey course to develop an understanding of facts, theories, and principles underlying human behavior. Emphasizes the topics of sensation, perception, motivation, thinking, learning, intelligence, personality and social interaction. Students will also develop critical thinking so they may read and write in a scientific manner. (CSU, UC, AVC) PSYCH 2 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 1. Reading Prerequisite: College Level Reading completion of ENGL 1A Writing Prerequisite: ENGL 1A. Completion of Eligibility for or satisfactory Eligibility for Advisory: Completion of MATH 15. Extended study of the fundamental principles of psychology. Emphasizes the theory and techniques of psychological experimentation as illustrated in the areas of learning and social psychology. Projects are developed, performed, and reported using naturalistic, laboratory, and statistical methods. (CSU, UC, AVC)

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