Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0017
Organization's ID:
Psychology 101
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 20 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demonstrate an understanding of human psychology and behavior, including common mental health disorders. Students will connect this knowledge with current treatment methodologies and with the work of notable psychologists in fields ranging from developmental psychology to social psychology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the elements of the study and history of psychology, including how the scientific method applies to psychology
  • Differentiate sensation and perception
  • Interpret the contributions of developmental psychologists, including Piaget and Kohlberg
  • Analyze Freud's theories of psychosexual development and defense mechanisms
  • Evaluate concepts of social psychology, including stereotypes and attraction
  • Diagram and explain different types of psychological disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders
  • Outline the basics of statistics, tests, and measurement used in psychology
  • Categorize the states of consciousness
  • Differentiate between operant and classical conditioning and examine famous experiments that contributed to understanding of conditioning
  • Summarize how memory is stored and categorized

General Topics:

  • History and approaches
  • Biological bases of behavior
  • Sensation and perception
  • States of consciousness
  • Learning
  • Cognition
  • Motivation and emotion
  • Developmental psychology
  • Personality
  • Social psychology
  • Psychological disorders and health
  • Psychological treatments
  • Statistics, tests, and measurement
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials