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:
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First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.
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Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.
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Read assignments before class meetings
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Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.
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Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
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Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’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 live class meetings.
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:
Week 1: Introduction to Psychology
Week 2: Stress & Health
Week 3: Developmental Psychology
Week 4: Biopsychology & Consciousness
Week 5: Sensation & Perception
Week 6: Personality
Week 7: Thinking & Intelligence
Week 8: Memory
Week 9: Learning
Week 10: Social Psychology
Week 11: Mental Disorders
Week 12: Therapy & Treatment
Homework: There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the live classes. 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 by the instructor.
- Teacher: Kristi Moore