Description
General Psychology
Requirement: ANTH 100, PLSC 102, PSYC 100 or SOCL 101 for students admitted to Loyola University for Fall 2012 or later. No requirement for students admitted to Loyola prior to Fall 2012 or those with a declared major or minor in the Department of Anthropology, Department of Criminal Justice, Department of Economics, Department of Psychology, Department of Political Science, the Department of Sociology, Human Services or the School of Nursing.

Introduction to concepts, theories, and methods in psychology. Emphasis is given to the scientific study of consciousness and human behavior. Topics include: human development, learning, thinking, perception, personality, testing, mental illness and mental health, biological and social aspects of behavior.

Outcomes:
Students will master basic concepts and key theories and learn to apply them to real-world situations.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Course Attributes
Tier 2 Societal
Human Services
Psychology of Crime & Justice
Offering
Course
PSYC 101
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Psychology