Fall 2025
Section 0190 of PSYCC1000
Introduction to Psychology -- : Aug 18 - Dec 10 2025
Section 0800 of PSYC7
Theories of Personality -- : Aug 18 - Oct 12 2025
This is a regular start, short term section that will meet in person at the day(s), time(s), and location listed. There will be additional course content delivered asynchronously online.
Section 1802 of PSYC14
Introduction to Positive Psychology -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2025
Summer 2025
Section 9134 of PSYC1A
General Psychology -- : Jun 16 - Jul 27 2025
This section has no scheduled meetings.
Section 9161 of PSYC3
Human Sexuality -- : Jun 16 - Jul 27 2025
This section has no scheduled meetings.
Spring 2025
Section 5479 of PSYCH3
Human Sexuality -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2025
Section 7609 of PSYCH3
Human Sexuality -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This section has no regularly scheduled meetings.
- E.D.D. in Education, Fielding Graduate University, 2007
- M.A. in Psychology, Sonoma State University, 2002
- B.A. in Psychology, Sonoma State University, 1991
Dr. Downey has been living in Sonoma County since 1986 and has enjoyed seeing it further develop it's commitment to sustainability, community, and the arts. He has found it's low-key temperament appealing to personal, educational, and professional growth.
More recently, he has enjoyed being apart of the Canine Companions for Independence community who have been instrumental in providing him with the best quality services dogs, which have enabled him to enjoy our beautiful community, moderate climate, and different groups of people with a greater since of independence.
Dr. Downey is a strong advocate of the "Go Local" indicative in Santa Rosa, which strongly advocates for local businesses and services.
With the SRJC:
- Academic Senate Senator, Area 13 (2022-2024)
- Academic Senate Senator, Area 12 (2024-present)
- Academic Senate FEC Representative (2022-present)
- AFA Executive Council Associate Councilor (2022-present)
- AFA Associate Cabinet Representative (2022-present)
Locally:
- City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority, Commissioner (2016- present)
- Advisory Committee of the IHSS Public Authority, Member (2016- present)
- Disability Services and Legal Center, Board President & Executive (2017- present)
- North Bay Alliance for Professional Women, Board Vice-President (2019-present)
Dr. Downey's Tips and Tricks for Practicing Happiness!
- 15 tips to boost your well-being and happiness
- 8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Increase Your Happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBUFcv0y0yk
(Louie Stands Up to Racism)
- 2010 American Psychological Association Distinguished Instructor
- 2013 Awarded Recognition by Congressman Jared Huffman, CA 2nd District
- 2015 Village to Village Global Project Award Recipient
- 2016 Honorary Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
Seal for National Society of Leadership and Success
**Important Resources for Students**
- Health Resources
- Food Resources
- Housing Resources