Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
KSLG-0010
Organization's ID:
GTWY-0010
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
6 weeks (24 hours a week of inside and outside class time)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide knowledge of psychological theory, principles and terminology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify psychological theory, principles and terminology
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the thirteen areas: history of psychology, biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation, personality, abnormal and developmental psychology, treatment and social psychology, as well as statistics, test and measurements
  • Show ability to comprehend, evaluate and analyze problem situations
  • Apply knowledge from the thirteen areas covered to new situations
  • Understand basic facts, concepts and generally accepted principles

General Topics:

  • Historical Background of Psychology
  • Biological Basis of Behavior
  • Learning and Cognition
  • Behaviorism
  • Motivation and Emotion
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Personality
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Statistics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials