Psychology Department

The goal of the psychology program at Saddleback College is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the science of psychology for both students whose major is psychology and those taking psychology courses to fulfill general education requirements. We provide high quality instruction in courses which meet transfer requirements for many four year institutions. Further, personal growth and insight fostered through coursework in psychology will provide students with a repertoire of skills to relate to the culturally diverse world in which they live...

Program Learning Outcomes for Psychology:

Students who complete this program will be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
  2. Differentiate psychology from pseudoscience
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic research methods for gathering and evaluating data.
  4. Apply the principles of psychology to the diverse world in which they live.

Faculty

brain  Amira Wegenek, Ph.D View profile information for Staff Member
  Department Chair
  Office BGS 323
  (949) 582-4407

Anne Cox View profile information for Staff Memberweb page
Office BGS 207
(949) 582-4388

Damm, Kathryn, Ph.D. View profile information for Staff Memberweb page
Office BGS 323
(949) 582-4816

Caroline Gee, Ph.D. View profile information for Staff Member web page
Office BGS 307
(949) 582-4595

Kris Leppien-Christensen, Ph.D. View profile information for Staff Member web page
Office BGS 321
(949) 582-4827

 

 

Core Courses and Resources

Psychology

  • PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 2 Research Methods in Psychology
  • PSYC 3 Biological Psychology

 

Faculty and Students

Student Learning Outcomes

Faculty Resources:

Society for Teaching of Psychology

Resources for Research Methods

Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges Resources