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.

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Available Courses

Upcoming Courses that are still open for enrollment this Semester

Psi Beta

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Find out more information about how to join our National Psi Beta Honor Society by contacting gauchopsychclub@gmail.com
Requirements are:

  1. Have at least a 3.25 OVERALL GPA
  2. Have a “B” average (3.0 GPA) in completed psychology courses.
  3. Have completed at least one psychology course and 12 semester hours total college credit.
  4. Complete application and pay a $60 application fee.

Psyc 2 Enrollment

Having trouble enrolling in Psyc 2 (Research Methods)?  You may need to complete our Prereq form. 

If you took the Prerequisites elsewhere, you may need this form

(Fax or email form with attached transcripts to 949/ 347-7363 or scsbs@saddleback.edu(link sends e-mail)

It may take 48 hours to complete your request

Questions? Contact our Department Chair to find out more

 


Faculty

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Damm, Kathryn, Ph.D. View profile information for Staff Memberweb page
Department Chair
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

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

Associate Faculty in Psychology

Core Courses and Resources

Psychology

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

Student Learning Outcomes


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