Introduction to Psychology

PSYO 1010 is a three-credit introductory psychology course that provides an overview of the key concepts in psychology as well as the research methods used to investigate the psychological process underlying human behavior. The course includes an overview of psychology’s five course core domains while developing the skillsets needed for scientific reasoning and problem solving, thinking critically, understanding psychology processes and interpreting behavior. Through a highly integrated approach, domains and research will be explored through multiple lenses, with special attention to ethical considerations, cultural and social diversity, individual variance, and real-world applications.