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Introduction - Psychology
Psychology - The study of Behavior and Mental Processes.

Psychology can sometimes "give us a totally different idea of things we know the best," - Paul Valery.

To study psychology is to see how psychological findings can make a difference in your own life. Everyone can relate to psychology in some way and the renowned psychologist William James said, "…information that is personally meaningful is better comprehended and remembered." Psychology does not just cover psychological disorders, therapies and personality; it also looks at how the brain works, how individuals develop, sleep/dreams, human sexuality and other topics. Most students leave a psychology course with more knowledge about themselves: what motivates them, how they learn, how to critically think and a better understand of their emotions.

By studying the behavior of humans, we can come to a greater understanding as to why people react certain ways in particular situations. Through San Jacinto College's psychology classes, the answers to many of life's questions can be answered. Students can take psychology classes on an individual basis or take advantage of San Jac's Associate of Arts in psychology program if they plan to transfer to a university. The classes cover general psychology, human sexuality, child growth and development and introduction to social psychology. Distance learning is also available.

Annual median salary for Psychologists is $51,700 and the predicted rate of growth is 12% (from 1998-2008), with an average of 230 job openings (due to growth and net replacement)
Annual median salary for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary is $51,000 and the predicted rate of growth is 25% (from 1998-2008), with an average of 2,280 job openings (due to growth and net replacement)

San Jacinto College's dedication to the total educational experience assures that our students always take center stage. Along with outstanding instruction, a number of amenities await you: flexible class scheduling, recreational facilities, numerous student organizations, personalized academic counseling, financial aid and Web registration.