Principles of Psychology is an introductory study of human behavior, from the biological foundation of the brain to perception, personality, learning and memory, and stress.
What it covers
Psychology as a field is the scientific study of mind and behavior.
The catalog states: “This course is designed to introduce human behavior.”
Topics such as the field of psychology, biological foundation of the brain, sensation, cognition and intelligence, human development, perception, motivation, personality, learning/memory, and stress are covered.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, principles of psychology is covered in the course PSY101, Principles of Psychology.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling outlines list PSY101 Principles of Psychology at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
The catalog lists no prerequisites for PSY101 (“NONE”).
Principles of Psychology sits alongside business law, human resource management and financial accounting in the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
This topic is covered in the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program at InterCoast Colleges.