Learn the fundamentals of psychology in a dynamic environment at Wharton County Junior College. Understanding human behavior and mental processes is crucial in fields from marketing to healthcare. Whether you want to work in psychology or another field, you'll gain the tools you need to succeed.
The Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science program can be completed in two years and is offered on the Richmond, Sugar Land, and Wharton campuses. Classes are also offered online. The program aims to:
Our psychology program is designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university. Most psychology driven careers require additional education beyond a bachelor's degree. With a master's or doctoral degree, graduates can pursue careers in psychology including:
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Jodie Hutchinson received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston. She earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University). Hutchinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She began teaching full-time at WCJC in 2008 and currently teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Learning Framework. Mrs. Hutchinson is the Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Department Head.
Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 214
Phone: (979) 532-6451
Email: hutchinsonj@wcjc.edu
Ophelia Binkley-Webb received her B.S. in Psychology and Social Work from Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University). She earned her M.A. in Psychology at Texas Southern University and her M.L.A. from Houston Baptist University (HCU). She became a full-time instructor at WCJC in August 2012 and currently teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Learning Framework.
Office: Richmond Campus, 240E
Phone: (281) 239-1572
Email: webbO@wcjc.edu
Dr. Derek de la Peña received his M.A. in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin University and his Ph.D. in Sport/Exercise Psychology from the University of Florida. He began teaching full-time at Wharton County Junior College in Fall 2015. Dr. de la Peña teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Learning Framework.
Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 224
Phone: (281) 243-8571
Email: delapenad@wcjc.edu
Kelly Eldridge received her B.S. and her M.A. in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. She began teaching full-time at WCJC in 2005. Eldridge teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Learning Framework, Social Psychology, and Human Sexuality.
Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 208
Phone: (979) 532-6463
Email: eldridgek@wcjc.edu
Judy Ogle received her B.A. in Psychology from Southern University in New Orleans. She earned her M.S. in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She has taught at WCJC full-time since 2009 and currently teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Learning Framework.
Office: Richmond Campus, 240E
Phone: (281) 239-1528
Email: oglej@wcjc.edu
Arthur Vallejo received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Houston, Downtown, and his M.A. in Psychology from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. He began teaching full-time at WCJC in 2018 and currently teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Learning Framework.
Office: Richmond Campus, 140G
Phone: (281) 239-1523
Email: vallejoa@wcjc.edu
Candi Hollier earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Houston Clear Lake. She teaches Learning Framework online and is also the Instructional Technologist in WCJC’s Distance Education Department.
Office: Richmond Campus, 126
Phone: (281) 239-1522
Email: hollierc@wcjc.edu
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