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Are you interested in psychology? Considering it as a college major or minor? This course will give an overview of topics that would be covered in an introductory psychology course in college from a Catholic perspective.

How to get the most out of College Preparatory Psychology with Kristi Moore, PhD:

• First, read the course materials below before the watching the first recording.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes during recordings.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: Course materials are provided free. Additional pre-recorded lectures are provided in addition to the class recordings.

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None.

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade. Accelerated 10th-grade students welcome.

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Psychology or College Preparatory Psychology.

Instructors: Kristi Moore, PhD

Instructor email:  kristi.moore.homeschool@gmail.com

Course Description: This course will be an introduction to all the major areas of psychology. Students will learn about prominent psychological theories and research and be challenged to think critically about these theories and how they apply to the modern world through a Catholic point of view.

Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon in Developmental Psychology, Personality, and Social Psychology. These topics include gender, Freud’s psychosexual theory, and stereotyping and prejudice.

Course Outline:

Class 1: Introduction to Psychology

Class 2: Stress & Health

Class 3: Developmental Psychology

Class 4: Biopsychology & Consciousness

Class 5: Sensation & Perception

Class 6: Personality

Class 7: Thinking & Intelligence

Class 8: Memory

Class 9: Learning

Class 10: Social Psychology

Class 11: Mental Disorders

Class 12: Therapy & Treatment

Homework: There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the recordings. Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying psychological principles to some form of media will also be required (approx. four to six pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class.

Course Materials: All materials will be provided for free. We will be using Psychology 2e. It is located here: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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