Psychology

Psychology asks the questions: Why do we behave the way we do? What factors have impacted the person we are today? This introductory course will attempt to answer these questions by giving the students a better understanding of human behavior and the thinking process. Students will study how the field of Psychology emerged and pioneers associated with its evolution. Human development will be analyzed as well as the numerous theories to explain motivation, emotion, personality, and consciousness. Group activities, experiments, and research are incorporated throughout the course. Students will complete an independent inquiry-based research project at the end of the semester.