Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0003
Organization's ID:
PSY1001
Organization:
SOPHIA Learning, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
This is a self-paced course. Students have 60 days with a 30-day extension (if needed) to complete the course
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to gain familiarity with the basic principles of psychology and the scientific methods; study a variety of topics including the brain, learning and memory, personality, social influence, child and lifespan development, and psychopathology; and demonstrate the application of these psychology topics to everyday situations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze developmental psychology across the lifespan
  • Articulate scientific research methodology and analytical approaches in the field of psychology
  • Identify foundational philosophies, therapies, and specializations in the field of psychology
  • Identify theories of personality and personality assessment
  • Articulate how brain and psychological factors impact mental health and behavior
  • Classify psychological disorders and impact on well-being

General Topics:

  • Foundations of psychology
  • Contemporary perspectives
  • Careers in psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Treatment
  • Research & ethics
  • Biological & environmental development
  • Socio-emotional development
  • Theories of socio-emotional development
  • Cognitive development
  • Personality & assessment
  • Trait theory
  • Psychodynamic theory
  • Behaviorism theory
  • Humanistic theory
  • Research basics
  • Psychological research
  • Classical and operant conditioning
  • Evaluating scholarly research
  • Nervous system
  • The brain
  • Limbic and endocrine systems
  • Memory
  • Mental disorders
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety, stress and dissociative disorders
  • Other disorders
  • Stress and stress response
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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