Graduate Diploma in General Psychology

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Program Overview

The General Psychology program offers a broad exploration of the field of psychology, covering topics such as human behavior, psychological research methods, and the study of mental processes. Students gain a foundational understanding of the diverse subfields within psychology, preparing them for careers in various sectors, including education, research, and human resources.

Courses offered in Graduate Diploma in GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

    This course helps you understand why cognitive psychologists approach problems as they do. It iss a study of cognition: how humans think. Topics covered include visual perception, attention, sensory and primary memory, memory encoding, memory retrieval, memory storage, motor control, visual imagery, decision making and deductive reasoning, problem solving, and language.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Psychology of Personality

    This course is designed to prepare you to apply theories of personality to understanding particular individuals who they may encounter in professional work and in their personal lives; this engaging course provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, together with clear explanation of the latest research.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Psychology

    The course is designed to introduce you to many different major areas of psychology. The course is a review of theory and research about the basic smorgasbord of topics in psychology: research methods, biological aspects of psychology, sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, personality, development, stress, disorders and their treatments.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Health Psychology

    A comprehensive, yet engaging course that covers both the clinical aspects of health psychology with the research related to important health issues. Integrating diversity and mind-body issues, the course helps you identify the hot topics in the field. Pain and illness is defined with respect to psychology of human mind.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Evolutionary Psychology

    Course provides an introduction to evolutionary psychology; integrative approach to thinking about human nature and how it interacts with environments to produce patterns of cognition, emotion, behavior and culture. Topics including, long-term and short-term mating, sexuality, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression and warfare, conflict between sexes, status, prestige, and dominance hierarchies.

  • 6 Credits

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Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    30 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    5

  • Course Duration
    6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $6,450

Foundations Of Psychological Science And Behavioral Analysis:

The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.

Practical Experience And Client Interaction:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.

Global Psychological Issues And Cross-Cultural Research:

The College of Psychology at Brookwood University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cognitive psychologist's approach to research
    Methods of cognitive psychology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visual perception
    Attention
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Sensory memory and primary memory
    Memory encoding
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Memory retrieval
    Memory storage
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visual imagery
    Motor control
    Decision making and deductive reasoning
    Problem solving
    Language structure
    Language processing

Psychology of Personality

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to personality theory.
    Classical psychoanalysis: freud.
    Analytical psychology: jung.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Individual psychology: adler.
    Psychosocial development: erikson.
    Interpersonal psychoanalysis: horney.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Personological trait theory: allport.
    Factor analytic trait theory: cattell and the big five.
    Biological trait theories.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The challenge of behaviorism: skinner and staats.
    Psychoanalytic learning theory: dollard and miller.
    Cognitive social learning theory: mischel and bandura.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The psychology of personal constructs: kelly.
    Person-centered theory: rogers.
    The hierarchy of needs: maslow.
    Conclusion.

Introduction to Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of psychology.
    The biological basis of behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sensation and perception.
    States of consciousness.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning.
    Memory.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cognition and mental abilities.
    Motivation and emotion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Life-span development.
    Personality.
    Stress and health psychology.
    Psychological disorders.
    Therapies.
    Social psychology.

Health Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The process of medical care.
    Communication in the medical encounter.
    Medical professionals in training and practice.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Staying healthy.
    Health recommendations and behavior change.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The process of illness.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pain.
    Psychological processes, stress, and physical illness.
    Coping with stress: the role of psychological processes in staying healthy.
    Serious illness: the patient's perspective.

Evolutionary Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Scientific movements leading to evolutionary psychology
    The new science of evolutionary psychology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Survival problems and solutions
    Womens long-term mating strategies
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Men's long-term mating strategies
    Short-term sexual strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Principles of parenting
    Problems of kinship
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cooperative alliances
    Aggression and warfare
    Conflict between the sexes
    Toward a unified evolutionary psychology
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