Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0007
Organization's ID:
PSYCH101
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
63 hours (self-paced)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the general history of the field of psychology
  • Demonstrate familiarity with social science research methods
  • Understand the steps of the scientific method, how it applies to psychological research methodology, and the types of analysis common in psychological research
  • Identify the major components of biological systems often studied in psychology
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the following subfields within psychology: sensation and perception, learning and memory, human development, social psychology, and clinical psychology/psychopathology
  • Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction

General Topics:

  • The history and methods of psychology
  • The nature and nurture of behavior
  • The biology of psychology
  • Sensation, perception, and consciousness
  • Learning and memory
  • Development
  • Social psychology
  • Psychopathology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials