Psychology

Program Type: Face-to-Face

Program Level: Degrees, Certificates, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department: Social Sciences

Institute: Science & Technology

College: NVC

Psychology Courses Transfer Advising Guides Unique Opportunities Scholarship Winners Links of Interest Faculty & Staff Labs 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:

Course Descriptions

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

Current Awards

Degrees and Certificates
Associate of Arts Associate of Science

Transfer Advising Guides

for Psychology Pre-Majors

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

2022
Rachel Nevarez
Zach Walborn

2021
Faith Blincoe
Megan Davis
Emily Garza
Araeyna Rodriguez

2020
Trinity Garza
Teresa White

2019
Ashley Schultz
Jharean Martinez

2018
Veronica Leonard
Diana O’Connor

2017
Andrea Arredondo
Jett Davidson

2016
Luz M. Vazquez
Matthew J. Wheeler

2015
Arlene Jones
Leonard Redelk Sias, Sr.

2014
Emiliano Saldana

2013
Alexandria Carrasco
Elysia Ritchey

2012
Alicea Bonnema
Amanda Rios

2011
Alisa Caban
Jennifer Van Ness

2010
Kimberly Bocanegra
Angela Garcia

2009
Ruben Medel
Amanda Rivas

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)