Faculty Syllabus

PSYC-2301 Introduction to Psychology

Debbie Stanley


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

PSYC-2301-039 (29092)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm HLC HLC1 2402

Course Subjects

Survey of introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, physiological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology, and research methods. Additional topics such as language development, states of consciousness, and psychotherapy may also be included as determined by the instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

After completing this course with a good-faith effort to learn, you will be able to:

  • Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology.
  • Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
  • Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.
  • Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
  • Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
  • Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of representative theories, findings, and/or principles related to personality, cognition and learning, lifespan development, stress, psychological disorders, and social psychology.

 

The above objectives align with the following Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand psychological concepts and be able to recognize them in real-world contexts.
  • Acquire a basic understanding of major perspectives in the field.
  • Gain an awareness of the breadth of the academic discipline of psychology.
  • Understand the various research methods psychologists use and critically evaluate evidence.

General education competencies supported in this course include critical thinking skills, communication skills, empirical and quantitative skills, personal responsibility, social responsibility, and teamwork.

Course Requirements

•    A computer or other device and internet service.
•    Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
•    The app or web browser version of Blackboard.
 

Readings

Selections from Psychology 2e, available free via OpenStax. This is a ZTC section.

Office Hours

M T 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Highland campus

NOTE Disregard system-required days and times above. Office hours are available by appointment at mutually convenient times.

Office Hours

M T 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Highland campus

NOTE Disregard system-required days and times above. Office hours are available by appointment at mutually convenient times.

Published: 01/22/2026 11:02:49