Foundations of Psychology

Foundations of Psychology (PSYC) is a CAA course which introduces students to the basics of Modern Psychology. It is offered at Bristol, Easton, Haverford, Santa Cruz and Seattle. There are no prerequisites.

Course Description

From the CTY Summer Catalog:

This course introduces students to the major content domains in modern psychology: bio-psychological, developmental, cognitive, and social. Students begin by considering different methodologies and learning what constitutes an effective research design. With this foundation, students examine important topics in the field, including sensation and perception, learning and memory, child and adult development, and abnormal psychology and psychotherapy. Throughout the course, students develop the analytical and research skills necessary for future studies in the discipline.