Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0017 Version: 5 Organization's ID: Psychology 101 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 45 hours for 20 weeks Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 10/1/2025 - 9/30/2028 6/1/2022 - 9/30/2025 3/1/2019 - 5/31/2022 8/1/2016 - 2/28/2019 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Psychology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective of Psychology 101 is to identify and explain key concepts in the study of psychology, including human behavior, mental processes, and major psychological perspectives. Learning Outcomes: Describe key elements of the study and history of psychology, including how the scientific method applies to psychology. Identify common psychological disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders. Outline the basic concepts of statistics, psychological testing, and measurement as they apply to psychological research and assessments. Classify the various states of consciousness. Compare operant and classical conditioning using examples from foundational experiments. Evaluate concepts of social psychology, including stereotypes and attraction. Differentiate between sensation and perception. Explain the contributions of major developmental psychologists, including Piaget, Freud, and Kohlberg. General Topics: History & Fundamental Theories of Psychology Biological Bases of Behavior for Psychology Importance of Sensation and Perception States of Consciousness in Psychology Introduction to Learning in Psychology Cognition Theories & Processes Motivation & Emotion Theories in Psychology Developmental Psychology Theories & Stages Overview of Personality in Psychology Social Psychology Concepts & Theories Types of Psychological Disorders Types of Psychological Treatments Trends in the Study of Psychology Statistics & Research for Psychology Studying for Psychology 101 Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Project-based Instruction Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content