Psychology
Psychology Courses Transfer Advising Guides Unique Opportunities Scholarship Winners Links of Interest Faculty & Staff Apply Now
About the Program
Psychology students at Northwest Vista College benefit from exceptional service, scholarship, and research opportunities. Northwest Vista College’s Psychology Department is one of only a few community college psychology departments worldwide that offers its students: hands-on volunteering experiences within a major metropolis, the ability to join a nationally-recognized psychology honor society (Psi Beta), and participation in original scientific research. Student participation in original scientific psychological research is extensive—and includes authorships and presentations at national research conferences. This unique undergraduate experience gives our Northwest Vista College psychology graduates competitive edges in transferring to universities of their choice and the job market.
Available Courses:
PSYC 2301/General Psychology PSYC 2306/Human Sexuality PSYC 2307/Adolescent Psychology PSYC 2308/Child Psychology PSYC 2314/Lifespan Growth and Development PSYC 2316/Psychology of Personality |
PSYC 2317/Statistical Methods in Psychology PSYC 2319/Social Psychology PSYC 2320/Abnormal Psychology PSYC 2330/Biological Psychology PSYC 2389/Academic Cooperative |
Transfer Advising Guides
for Psychology Pre-Majors
- Psychology (Addiction Prevention Specialist/Community Psychology Concentration) - AA to BA - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 2020-2021
- Psychology (General Psychology Concentration) - AA to BA - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 2020-2021
- Psychology (Interdisciplinary Concentration in Neuroscience) - AA to BA - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 2020-2021
- Psychology (Multiple Concentrations) - AA to BA - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) 2020-2021 ♦
- Psychology - AA or AS to BS - Sam Houston State University (SHSU) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA or AS to BS - Texas A&M University - San Antonio (TAMUSA) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA or AS to BS - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA to BA - Angelo State University (ASU) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA to BA - Schreiner University (SU) 2020-2021 ♦
- Psychology - AA to BA - St. Mary’s University (StMU) 2020-2021 ♦
- Psychology - AA to BA - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA to BA - Texas A&M University - San Antonio (TAMUSA) 2020-2021 ♦
- Psychology - AA to BA - Texas Lutheran University (TLU) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AA to BA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2020-2021 ♦
- Psychology - AS to BS - Angelo State University (ASU) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AS to BS - Texas A&M University - Central Texas (TAMUCT) 2020-2021
- Psychology - AS to BS - Texas Lutheran University (TLU) 2020-2021
Unique Opportunities
Northwest Vista College Psychology Day (Fall Semester)
For details about attendance and participation, contact Trina Cowan at tdiehl@alamo.edu and see https://www.facebook.com/NVCPsychology/
Northwest Vista College Psychology Club (Spring and Fall semesters)
For details about participation, contact Trina Cowan at tdiehl@alamo.edu and see https://alamo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/nvc-psychology-club
Honor Society for Psychology Students, Psi Beta (Spring and Fall semesters)
For details about participation, contact Amanda Squires at afoy5@alamo.edu and see https://www.alamo.edu/nvc/experience-nvc/campus-life/student-life/honor-societies/psi-beta/
Conducting Psychology Research (Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters)
For details about participation, contact Don Lucas at dlucas@alamo.edu and to see examples of previous research, check out: https://www.youtube.com/@5MIweekly/videos
Attending the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association (Spring and Fall semesters)
For details about participation, contact Don Lucas at dlucas@alamo.edu and see https://mylarevista.org/nvc-psychology-students-present-at-prestigious-research-conference/
Northwest Vista College Psychology Department Scholarship for Psychology Majors (Fall semester)
For details about participation, contact Catherine Phillips at cphillips84@alamo.edu and see “NVC Psychology Department Scholarship Winners” and "Application Process for the 2023 NVC Psychology Department Scholarship" sections below
NVC Psychology Department Scholarship Winners
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2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
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Application Process for the 2023 NVC Psychology Department Scholarship
Psychology Department Award
- Earn $500 toward your psychology degree
Psychology Department Award Eligibility Criteria
- Psychology major
- NVC designated as your home college
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Minimum of 15 and a maximum of 45 credit hours earned at the time of application
- Currently enrolled for a minimum of 3 credit hours
Psychology Department Award Submission Requirements
- Write an essay addressing your aspirations in the psychology field and how these aspirations will benefit humankind. The essay should also describe your plan to achieve these aspirations.
- This essay should be no longer than 1500 words in length
- Cover letter (with relevant contact information, including your Banner ID)
Submission Instructions
- Submit your essay and cover letter to Dr. Catie Phillips cphillips84@alamo.edu
- Deadline to submit is October 23, 2023 at 11:59pm
Links of Interest
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/
Association for Psychological Science
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/
NVC Psychology Department Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/NVCPsychology/
Psi Beta
https://psibeta.org/
Southwestern Psychological Association
https://swpsych.org/
Faculty and Staff
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