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PSY101: Introduction to Psychology – 3 credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
14757
Paradise Valley
M 105 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
M
12:30PM – 2:00PM
  • K. Walker
Open
14 of 32 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
35477
Estrella Mountain
Arroyo LearnStudio 267
Hybrid In-Person
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • Staff
Open
15 of 32 seats available
    • Notes: Flex Start Class
    • Additional Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
20873
Glendale
HTA 109
In Person
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
M,W
1:00PM – 2:40PM
  • T. Malamuth
Open
1 of 17 seats available
  • Costs include PSY Course Fee: $3.00
    • Notes: For Honors students only.
      Permission of Department Required
      Flex Start Class
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
11815
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg. SBW 116
Hybrid In-Person
10/2812/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • D. Abry
Open
5 of 30 seats available
  • Costs include PSY Course Fee: $3.00
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27547
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. Spence
Open
3 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27549
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/1510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Betts
Open
21 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27529
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • B. Keating
Open
3 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Sixteen (16) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16103
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • T. Schmidt
Open
11 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

PSY132: Psychology and Culture – 3 credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30761
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. De Simone
Open
23 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30935
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. De Simone
Open
22 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY132: Psychology and Culture – 3 credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
34634
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • H. Park
Open
5 of 24 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
34808
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Worthy
Open
2 of 12 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY230: Introduction to Statistics – 3 credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Note: Students may receive credit for only one (1) of the following courses: PSY230 or PSY230WL. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
19262
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Dinehart
Open
1 of 28 seats available
    • Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      For Honors option see PSY230 19263
      Second Eight (8) Week Class
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27495
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Gorley
Open
21 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      This course does not require purchase of a textbook. Lesson content is available in RioLearn; online quizzes and exams are completed in the Perception assessment system.
      An Internet connection and computer with an operating system able to interact with the content in RioLearn and in Perception.
      A calculator is required. It does not need to have graphing capability but should be able to support basic statistical calculations.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27536
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/1510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Gorley
Open
23 of 26 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      This course does not require purchase of a textbook. Lesson content is available in RioLearn; online quizzes and exams are completed in the Perception assessment system.
      An Internet connection and computer with an operating system able to interact with the content in RioLearn and in Perception.
      A calculator is required. It does not need to have graphing capability but should be able to support basic statistical calculations.
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • Textbook info pending
11336
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Allemang
Open
10 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY231: Laboratory for Statistics – 1 credit

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
30815
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Hayward
Open
9 of 10 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Flex II
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31365
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0810/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Moore
Open
3 of 5 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY240: Developmental Psychology – 3 credits

Human development from conception through death. Includes biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural development across various ages. Note: Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, behavioral, pre-med, and psychology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25282
South Mountain
NCC 215 Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
10/2112/19
Fall 2025
Tu
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • R. Senters
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include PSY Course Fee: $10.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14752
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
2 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
27541
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • G. McGowan
Open
26 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11464
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • D. Abry
Open
16 of 30 seats available
  • Costs include PSY Course Fee: $3.00
    • Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27496
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Reed
Open
29 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20818
Glendale
Online Class
Online
09/2212/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Scott
Open
8 of 24 seats available
20876
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Sallquist
Open
16 of 24 seats available

PSY250: Social Psychology – 3 credits

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people and situations. Includes how we think about ourselves and others, persuasion and influence, sexual and romantic attraction, friendship and helping others, aggression and prejudice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31890
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. McCalla
Open
12 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29268
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • N. Alston
Open
26 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29269
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Wheatman
Open
29 of 31 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY260: Psychology of Personality – 3 credits

Introduction to theories of personality with emphasis upon application of specific theories towards the understanding of individuals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27497
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Ilardo
Open
14 of 15 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27491
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • L. Ilardo
Open
6 of 15 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
    • Additional Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

PSY266: Psychological Disorders – 3 credits

Distinguishes between healthy psychological functioning and psychological disorders. Includes topics in psychopathology such as problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance-use, schizophrenia, sexuality, and personality. Also covers causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27492
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Shen
Open
27 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27498
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/2510/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Shen
Open
12 of 35 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
34291
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/2012/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • T. Dollar
Open
10 of 24 seats available
14738
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/2012/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walker
Open
6 of 23 seats available
    • Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.

      Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

PSY290AB: Research Methods – 4 credits

Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: L, SG

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
27520
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/2012/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Fantin
Open
19 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 27520 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 27521 held Online (M. Fantin)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27990
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
09/0210/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Fantin
Open
18 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Fourteen (14) Week Class
      8-week class option available
      Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    • Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 27990 must also enroll in the following lab:
      Class 27991 held Online (M. Fantin)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor