What Psychology Is and How It Works

Explore the foundations of psychological science and the research methods psychologists use to study human behavior. Research two psychological perspectives and evaluate their real-world applications and ethical implications.

How the Brain Drives Behavior

Examine the nervous system, the reward pathway, and how drugs influence brain function and behavior. Analyze the psychological mechanisms behind motivation and evaluate the implications of drug use on addictive behavior.

Perception, Attention, and the World Around You

Discover how perception and attention shape the way you interact with your environment and the systems around you. Apply human factors psychology to develop a design proposal for a real-world product or system.

The Science Behind Memory and Learning

Study how the brain encodes, retains, and retrieves information and the factors that influence memory across the lifespan. Identify evidence-based memory strategies and develop a personalized learning plan applying those techniques.

Social Connection, Identity, and the Brain

Trace how social interaction fulfills fundamental human needs and activates the brain's reward pathway. Investigate how online communities and social media influence identity formation, well-being, and consumer behavior.

Putting Psychology to Work in Your Own Life

Set two personal goals grounded in psychological principles and develop a plan for implementing and sustaining behavioral change. Build transferable skills that apply across careers in psychology, neuroscience, human factors, counseling, and beyond.

A Capstone Project With Real-World Relevance

• Set two personal goals using psychological principles — one habit to build and one to remove from your life.
• Apply what you've learned about motivation, memory, and social connection to build a realistic and personalized action plan.

Instructional Guidance And Mentorship

• Receive feedback from TAs as you develop assignments, refine your analysis, and prepare your final capstone project.
• Strengthen your ability to apply psychological concepts to real-world scenarios with expert guidance throughout the course.

Flexible Learning With Clear Expectations

• Engage with online coursework designed to fit alongside your current academic, professional, or personal commitments.
• Complete assignments and the Final Capstone Project on a structured timeline that supports independent planning.

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